Stories
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STANDING UP FOR WHAT SHE BELIEVES IN: ADELE’S STORY
Life is hard for girls in rural northern Tanzania. Many girls are forced to undergo female genital mutilation and marry young. Adele enrolled in a Right To Play child rights club at her school and uses the knowledge and confidence she gained there to help girls resist the dangerous practices.
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A DREAM OF FLYING: SADIA’S STORY
Sadia wants to be a pilot someday, but her parents can't afford to send her to school. She's refusing to give up on her dreams, and is studying with a Right To Play-trained tutor to keep learning until she can get into school. Watch Sadia's story.
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HOLDING ON TO HOPE: KHADER’S STORY
In Beit Hanoun, on the northeastern border of the Gaza Strip, violance has been common, there is a large population of refugees, and poverty is rampant. Children rely on coaches like Khader to bring much-needed recreational and extracurricular activities that help them hold onto hope.
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STANDING STRONG: CLAIRE’S STORY
Claire was sexually assaulted, became pregnant, and out of fear of teachers and classmates, dropped out of school. Over time, she was able to reclaim her agency, return to school and wants to become a teacher.
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HOLDING ON TO HER FUTURE: LEILA’S STORY
When Leila got pregnant in Mozambique at 16, she thought it was the end of her school career. But with the help of Right To Play, she made it back to school. Read more about her story here.
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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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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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