Stories
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Finding Joy in Parenting: Benia’s Story
Benia was a struggling single father in Uganda, overwhelmed by personal challenges and disconnected from his children. But through Right To Play’s Play to Grow programme, he learned to use play-based learning to strengthen his bond with his sons. Now, Benia spends his days laughing, playing football, and crafting toys with his children, proving that a little play can transform lives and families.
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How Larissa Equips Refugee Children to Overcome Obstacles
Larissa is from Burundi, but she has been living as a refugee in Nduta camp for eight years. There was a time when she didn’t find much satisfaction in her job as a teacher, but since she attended Right To Play teacher training, Larissa’s love of teaching has been renewed.
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Transforming Attitudes Towards Gender and Health: Ruth’s Story
Ruth’s Ugandan classroom was once divided by gender norms. Through the SHARE programme, she learned how to break down barriers and taboos, make learning inclusive and fun, and integrate sexual and reproductive health topics into her lessons.
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FROM SILENCE TO SCIENCE: MAHNOOR'S STORY
Mahnoor's father passed when she was very young, leaving her and her mother struggling with poverty. As a girl, Mahnoor struggled to speak up or claim her agency. Thanks to her Right To Play-trained Coach, Shamim, Mahnoor developed her confidence and resilience. She became a Junior Leader who inspired many other girls in the school. Now 20, Mahnoor is studying to become a gynaecologist so she can help women and girls in her community.
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How Banard's Playful Parenting Empowers His Daughters
Banard's daughters used to fear their father and his disciplinarian parenting style - one that's common for men in Uganda. In the Play to Grow programme, Banard learned playful parenting skills that helped him connect with his daughters, nurture their trust and support their active learning
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Rising: Aissa’s Story
Twelve years ago Aissa joined a Right To Play programme. Now 26 years old, she is the founder of a non-profit organisation that empowers Malian girls using sports as a gateway to help them learn about their bodies and build their confidence.
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Building Greener Schools and Communities in Kampala
Children are learning about sustainability through a Right To Play-supported Environment Club in Kampala, Uganda. The combination of hands-on activities and in-class learning is helping students become more aware of environmental issues and take proactive steps to address them.
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HOW NOELLINE TOOK HER FUTURE INTO HER OWN HANDS
After finding her own way back to the classroom after being forced to drop out, Noelline is now a Junior Leader at the Girls' Club, performing skits that challenge gender norms, educate communities about the power of education, and bring more children back to school.
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