Stories
From the Sidelines to Leadership: Kémo’s Rise Through Sport
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Kadidia: The Teacher Who Learned to Teach All Over Again
In Bandiagara, Mali, years of conflict and displacement filled Kadidia's classroom with children carrying trauma — and left her without the tools to reach them. Seventy-one per cent of Grade 4 students … Mehr erfahren
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Antou Was Meant to Be Married — Instead, She Found Her Way Back to School
Twelve-year-old Antou was facing forced marriage and exclusion from school after her family was displaced by conflict in Mopti, Mali. Without documentation or protection, her future was being decided for her. With … Mehr erfahren
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How Seynabou Leads Girls in Senegal to Break Barriers Through Sport
Girls in Sédhiou face strong cultural barriers that limit their participation in sports and leadership. Few women are recognized as coaches, and many girls lack safe spaces to build confidence and life … Mehr erfahren
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How Play Helped Rachele Find Her Strength Again
Rachele’s life was shaken by a deeply traumatic experience that left her feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Like many young women in Burundi, she struggled to access emotional support and feared she might … Mehr erfahren
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Mentoring Teachers, Transforming Classrooms: Sylvester’s Journey
In Keta, Ghana, Sylvester struggled to engage learners using traditional teaching methods, a challenge faced by many teachers across the country. After joining Right To Play’s Partners in Play program, funded by … Mehr erfahren
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When Sirenie Took the Field, Girls Followed
In Sirenie’s community in Burundi, girls who played football were often criticized and discouraged. Many believed sport was only for boys and feared girls who played would damage their reputations. Despite these … Mehr erfahren
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A Brother’s Keeper: Thomas Guiding Boys in Bongo
Adolescent girls in Bongo face high rates of teenage pregnancy, while many boys lack accurate sexual and reproductive health information and guidance. Silence, stigma, and harmful myths leave young people unprepared to … Mehr erfahren
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How Elisabeth Found Belonging and Became a Champion Through Wrestling
Born stateless after her parents fled conflict in Guinea-Bissau, Elisabeth grew up without citizenship, official documents, or a clear sense of belonging. As a girl in southern Senegal, she also faced strong … Mehr erfahren
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