Stories

• Overcoming Bullying and Isolation: Hakizimana’s Story

  Hakizimana is claiming his right to an inclusive education with the support of school clubs. Because of his disability, he struggled with low self-esteem and wasn't able to participate in many school activities. Through the support of Right To Play-trained teachers who encouraged him in school activities and clubs, his confidence grew. He has even become a leader in his school.

• 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.

• Driven from home but keeping hopes high

  Hayat is one of more than 4.51 million internally displaced people in Ethiopia who have fled conflict and difficult conditions in their home regions. Hayat was forced to leave her home because of the conflict, but she refused to give up her education. In a refugee settlement in Assosa, she attends the local school, where playful methods helped her to catch up on her studies and deal with uncertainty.

• Noelline's Story

  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 playful learning and the opportunity it brings.

• INSPIRING TOMORROW’S CHANGEMAKERS: HANA’S STORY

  Hana grew up in Ethiopia. It was clear to her from an early age that she wanted to create change in her community. But then her parents divorced and Hana attended eleven different schools. She suffered from depression and anxiety until she met Nunu.

• MAKING HISTORY: DZIDZORNU’S STORY

  Dzidzornu made history this year by becoming her school's first female head prefect. In Ghana, head prefects play an important role in the school; they represent the student body with school management, and they act as a leader for their fellow students. Head prefects are almost always boys. But 18-year-old Dzidzornu defied the odds by running for the position and winning!

• HOW AMBROISE STOOD UP FOR STUDENTS

  The class Ambroise is teaching in a school in Kayonza, Rwanda, is a lively one. Students’ hands shoot into the air as they jump to answer questions before their peers. Children at the school weren’t always this excited. Just a short time ago, students were far more subdued and passive, if they even showed up for school at all. The frequent use of corporal punishment meant many were more afraid of being hit than interested in learning or participating.

• BUILDING HER VISION FOR THE FUTURE: AISHA'S STORY

  Aisha hasn’t always been confident and determined. A few years ago, she was shy, found it difficult to make friends, and struggled to engage with her school lessons. She didn’t know about children’s rights and didn’t dream she could be an advocate for her peers. But thanks to the support of her teachers, Aisha has tapped into her confidence, and is inspiring her fellow students to do the same.

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