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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wie Judith sich gegen die weibliche Genitalverstümmelung wehrte

LERNEN TROTZ GESCHLOSSENER SCHULEN - MATEUS' Geschichte

For Mateus, the lockdown in Mozambique meant that his final exams, which will determine his further educational path, were postponed. But Mateus keeps going: Instead of being prepared for the exams in the classroom, he now turns on the TELESCOLA program on television to study.

Jeder könnte als nächstes dran sein – Irenes Geschichte

Farzanas Weg in die Unabhängigkeit

ÇIYAS STARKE STIMME FÜR EINE ZUKUNFT VOLLER HOFFNUNG

Gemeinsam Stärke zeigen: Die Geschichte von Antonia und Sarah

Gilbert's Story

Gilbert has big plans: he wants to be a civil engineer designing affordable and accessible housing for people with disabilities, people whose lives have been shaped by the legacy of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, just as his own family's lives have been. (English only)

OUT OF THE HORRORS OF WAR: HOPE

Qasida has lost her father during the Syrian Civil War. Here's how she found hope again.

Rising: Aissa's Story

Mali is one of the toughest places on earth to be a girl. But a new generation of young women in Mali is refusing to accept limits. Aissa, a 26 year-old woman is one of these leaders. Read more about her story.

Neue Generation, neue Hoffnung

Telling stories, changing lives

These young people are using the power of storytelling to help eliminate child marriage and early pregnancy from their hometown. (Story in English)

Hearing Hands

Ife is an advocate for the inclusion of deaf people in Ethiopian society. Rather than accepting the limitations others would place on deaf children and children with disabilities, she is advocating for a more inclusive world, one in which every child has the power to rise. (Story in English)

A girl with a voice is a strong girl

In Elu Eteya, Ethiopia, Liya desperately wanted to stay in school. She needed support and she found it in this group.

En développant ses capacités sur le terrain, Khansa a maintenant le pouvoir de dire non au mariage précoce

Khansa a osé faire l'impossible : résister au mariage des enfants. Cette lycéenne timide et brillante a trouvé le pouvoir de défier une tradition profondément enracinée et de faire entendre sa voix.

Comment un enfant de la guerre est devenu un combattant pour la paix

En tant qu'ancien participant de Right To Play, Malual est devenu un phare d'espoir.

Pour protéger les autres, Rhobi a utilisé quelque chose d’encore plus puissant que la tradition : sa voix

Rhobi utilise ses propres expériences douloureuses sur la scène de théâtre pour avertir les enfants, les parents et les membres de sa communauté des dangers de la mutilation génitale féminine.

Ouvrir les yeux des parents, pour ouvrir les portes de l’éducation

Julienne est déjà une légende de la communauté à 12 ans. Elle pense que tous les enfants, en particulier les filles, méritent d'aller à l'école et elle diffuse son message pour changer la vie de ses pairs.

Bouger ensemble pour déplacer des montagnes

Un groupe de jeunes maliens audacieux font la promotion des droits et de la protection des enfants en diffusant leur message sur différentes plateformes, y compris au moyen de présentations théâtrales.

Gulmeena : une championne et une chef de file pour les filles

À Peshewar, au Pakistan, où des traditions profondément enracinées entravent souvent l'accès des filles à l'éducation, Gulmeena crée de nouvelles opportunités et inspire des centaines de jeunes filles de sa région par son histoire.