Stories
When Sirenie Took the Field, Girls Followed
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Growing Beyond Trauma: Anita’s Story
Anita’s childhood ended at age seven when she fled Burundi. For years, survival was her only language—until she discovered play could heal what war had broken. Through Right To Play’s program, this … Read More
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How Amna is Levelling the Playing Field for Girls
Amna rose above gender discrimination to become a cricket player in Pakistan. Her Right To Play-trained Coach gave her the encouragement and confidence she needed to keep pursuing the sport she loves, … Read More
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Changing the Game: Dela’s Story
Dela is a teacher with an unusual side hustle: she has a YouTube channel where she inspires teachers and caregivers to support children’s learning and development through play. But she wasn’t always … Read More
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How Aminata's Leadership Inspires and Empowers Displaced Children in Mali
As the president of a community-based organization in Mali, Aminata is working to improve host-community and internally displaced children’s access to quality, gender-responsive education. An internally displaced person herself, Aminata is harnessing … Read More
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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 … Read More
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From Junior Leader to Community Healer: Daphine’s Story
Daphine's journey began at the age of four when she took part in a Right To Play programme for the first time. Although quiet and reserved at first, she was drawn to … Read More
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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 … Read More
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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 program, Banard learned playful parenting skills that … Read More
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