Stories

EMPOWERED TO LEARN: LAILA'S STORY

The prevailing view in Laila's village in Pakistan is that educating girls is a waste of time, so she didn't go to school. But Right To Play helped her learn how to read, and now she is sharing that gift with others.

INSPIRING TOMORROW’S CHANGEMAKERS: HANA’S STORY

PLAY IGNITES MARY’S DREAM TO BECOME A TEACHER

Having taken part in play-based lessons and activities at her school through Right To Play’s Save Her Seat project, Mary is convinced about the importance of play for children’s learning, development and well-being, and is determined to put the lessons she’s learnt into practice to teach children herself when she is older.

Rising: Aissa’s Story

Twelve years ago Aissa joined a Right To Play program. Now 26 years old, she is the founder of a non-profit organization that empowers Malian girls using sports as a gateway to help them learn about their bodies and build their confidence.

How Freda Keeps Her Large Class Learning

Throughout most of her career, Freda's approach to teaching was a one-way street: Freda taught, and her students listened. In 2021, Freda received training from Right To Play on how to make learning more engaging through play. The training was delivered through the Partners in Play project which is supported by the LEGO Foundation.

CODING FOR THE CLIMATE: AIME’S STORY

Aime took third place in a national coding competition for his digital animation about the effects of climate change in Rubavu, Rwanda. The young programmer learned to code through the Plug in Play project and harnessed his new skills to shine a light on the extreme weather and flooding that tore through his community.

How a child of war became a warrior for peace: Malual’s Story

Right To Play alumnus Malual Bol Kiir, who fled war in South Sudan as a child and found his way to peace through the #PowerofPlay, has a message of hope for children in Right To Play programmes today. For 25 years, we've empowered a generation of children using play and sport to create peace in troubled places.

CONNECTING HEALTH AND EDUCATION: ESPERANCE'S STORY

The My Education, My Future programme is providing opportunities for girls in Tanzania and Burundi to learn about sexual health, and help keep young refugees like Esperance in school.