Stories
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIG GOALS: TAUSEEF’S STORY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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