Stories

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

HOW MADIHA IS STANDING STRONG FOR GIRLS

Thatta in Sindh province is one of the most conservative areas of Pakistan, where girls are strongly discouraged from pursuing life outside their homes. Madiha refused to let tradition tell her what … Read More

THE CONFIDENCE TO LEARN: VICTORIA’S STORY

Victoria is a bright and determined nine-year-old who dreams of being a doctor. Victoria knows that to achieve her dream, she has to do well in school. She’s able to pursue her … Read More

DETERMINED TO LEARN: MAMERTE'S STORY

Believing In Themselves: Bertha and Bilkis’ Stories

How two young women in Ghana overcame gender stereotypes and stigma to become outspoken leaders for girls in their community. Read More

Ahmad's Story

When Ahmad was a baby, he survived birth asphyxia which left him with long-term physical impacts. Growing up he felt isolated, ignored, and self-conscious. Right To Play’s TOGETHER project in the Palestinian … Read More

HOW NADIRA OVERCAME BULLYING AND FOUND HER VOICE

More than 1.5 million Syrian refugees have sought shelter in Lebanon since the Syrian civil war started in 2011. Nadira’s family is among them. They’ve been living in a refugee camp in … Read More