A CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN: DANIELLE’S STORY

Danielle was just eight when the Burundi Civil War broke out in 1993. By 15, she had lost her family and was a refugee. Right To Play was present in her camp, and she became involved in 2002. She quickly became a young leader. This is her story.

FINDING THE STRENGTH TO HELP OTHERS: AYA’S STORY

Before Right To Play became a part of her life, Aya was shy and nervous in group settings. Now, she fearlessly speaks to groups of girls and leads them through confidence-building activities.

STANDING UP FOR HER RIGHTS: ANGELINA’S STORY

This is the story of how one young mother in Mozambique refused to give up on her right to an education.

BRIGHTER THAN GOLD: BALLA’S STORY

Balla, 12, worked in Mali's most dangerous gold mines. Today, she is back in school, excelling in mathematics and French, and wants to go to medical school. This is her journey.

STANDING STRONG: KYAW’S STORY

Clenching his fists in anger is no longer a solution for Kyaw. In Mae La in Thailand, where a generation of Karen refugees is growing up under the most difficult conditions, he supports children and youth as a coach to help them express their feelings and rise.

SHARING A LEGACY OF LEARNING – KARIN HOWELL'S STORY

As a teacher in Switzerland, Karin Howell quickly discovered the power play has on children's ability to learn. That is what brought her to Right To Play. For 16 years she has been sharing her knowledge about learning through play and inspiring people to support and invest in children's quality education.

Coping with trauma through new hope: Daniyal’s Story

Daniyal's family survived the devastating explosion in Beirut, but the traumatic memories linger. His participation in play-based activities provides him with psychosocial support, making Daniyal laugh again.

How Judith Stood Up Against Female Genital Mutilation

17 year-old Judith lives with her family in the rural Serengeti district of Tanzania. When her school closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she had to face her worst fears: Her parents decided that it was time for her to undergo “cutting” – female genital mutilation (FGM). Read her story and learn about her brave decision to stop her parents.

LERNEN TROTZ GESCHLOSSENER SCHULEN - MATEUS' Geschichte

For Mateus, the lockdown in Mozambique meant that his final exams, which will determine his further educational path, were postponed. But Mateus keeps going: Instead of being prepared for the exams in the classroom, he now turns on the TELESCOLA program on television to study.

“Anyone Could Be Next” – Irene’s Story

In rural northern Ghana, 12-year-old Irene braves a deadly epidemic. She goes door-to-door showing her neighbours how avoiding close contact, proper handwashing, and a few other simple measures can slow the rate of infection. After her lessons about the coronavirus are complete, Irene spends time reading stories with other children at a safe distance..

Farzanas Weg in die Unabhängigkeit

ÇIYA STANDS UP AGAINST DISCRIMINATION THROUGH MUSIC

A DESPERATE DECISION: ANTONIA AND SARAH’S STORY

Antonia and Sarah were nearly forced into marriage at just 12 and 10 years old, but the sisters are back with their families and re-enrolled in school. This is their story.

Alumni: Gilbert's Story and his dream

Gilbert has big plans: he wants to be a civil engineer designing affordable and accessible housing for people with disabilities, people whose lives have been shaped by the legacy of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, just as his own family's lives have been.

OUT OF THE HORRORS OF WAR: HOPE

Qasida has lost her father during the Syrian Civil War. Here's how she found hope again.

Rising: Aissa's Story

Mali is one of the toughest places on earth to be a girl. But a new generation of young women in Mali is refusing to accept limits. Aissa, a 26 year-old woman is one of these leaders. Read more about her story.

New Generation, New Hope

Obaansi is just 18 years old, and she is not only the first member of her family to go to high school, but also already changing the lives of children in her hometown.

Telling stories, changing lives

These young people are using the power of storytelling to help eliminate child marriage and early pregnancy from their hometown.

Hearing Hands

Ife is an advocate for the inclusion of deaf people in Ethiopian society. Rather than accepting the limitations others would place on deaf children and children with disabilities, she is advocating for a more inclusive world, one in which every child has the power to rise.

A GIRL WITH A VOICE IS A STRONG GIRL

In Elu Eteya, Ethiopia, Liya desperately wanted to stay in school. She needed support and she found it in this group.

By finding her power on the field, Khansa found the power to say no to child marriage

Khansa dared to do the impossible: stand up to child marriage. This shy, brilliant high-schooler found the power to challenge a deep-seated tradition and have her voice heard.

How a child of war became a warrior for peace

As a former Right To Play participant, Malual has become a beacon for hope.

To protect others, Rhobi used something even more powerful than tradition: her voice

Rhobi uses her own painful experiences on the theater stage to warn children, parents and members of her community of the dangers of female genital mutilation.

Opening the eyes of parents, to open doors to education

Julienne is already a community legend at 12 years old. She believes that all children, especially girls, deserve to go to school and she is spreading her message to change the lives of her peers.

Moving together to move mountains

A band of bold Malian youth are speaking up for children’s rights and protection, spreading their message on different platforms, including live theatrical performances.

Gulmeena: girl champion and champion of girls

In Peshewar, Pakistan, where deep-rooted traditions often obstruct girls' access to education, Gulmeena creates new opportunities and inspires hundreds of young girls from her region with her story.