Stories
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A FORMER REFUGEE INSPIRES YOUNG STUDENTS: HARRIET’S STORY
Harriet and her family fled from the terrors spread by the guerillas of the Lord’s Resistance Army. Now, back to her home country, Uganda, Harriet is committed to teaching, and to supporting … Read More
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FINDING HEALING THROUGH MUSIC: ALAIN’S STORY
Refugee children in Lebanon like Alain often struggle to process the traumatic experiences they've gone through. A program called "Music for Social Change" in Beirut helped Alain learn how to express himself, … Read More
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HOW ELOISA IS CLOSING THE LEARNING GAP
Eloisa is just ten years old, but she’s a leader in her school’s reading club, helping her fellow students to strengthen their academic skills as they go back to school after long … Read More
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FREE TO BE HIMSELF: TAHA’S STORY
Taha is a Palestinian refugee who grew up with a mobility impairment. He felt helpless and struggled to leave his home in Gaza, but thanks to a psychosocial support program for children … Read More
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HOW ANITHA WENT BACK TO SCHOOL
Anitha had to drop out of school due to poverty. She worked hauling water and selling sugar cane, dangerous work for children. Members of a Right To Play-supported child rights club in … Read More
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Going back to school: Bismah's story
Bismah wants to be a doctor so she can help others. But her mother can’t afford the fees for school. Thanks to help from Right To Play, Bismah is going back to … Read More
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Standing up for herself: Raheela’s story
When Raheela moved to a new school, she felt isolated and was bullied by the other girls. It got so bad that she nearly dropped out. But a teacher noticed what was … Read More
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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 … Read More
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