Stories
From Silence to Science: Mahnoor's Story
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Building Greener Schools and Communities in Kampala
At schools in Uganda, Right To Play-supported Environment Clubs are helping children understand and address climate change. Through play-based activities, community clean-up drives, and an upcycled urban garden, children are learning about the importance of sustainability and becoming young environmental advocates.
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From a Struggling Tutor to an Award-Winning Teacher: Shamim’s Story
Shamim always wanted to be a teacher and make a difference in children’s lives, but a lack of training held her back. As a tutor, she struggled to support her students’ learning and often became angry and frustrated as a result. But that changed when she joined the What Works I programme as a volunteer Coach. There she got training on how to create inclusive and positive learning environments that help children succeed. Ten years later, she’s an award-winning Montessori teacher who has been recognised for her efforts to nurture students’ skills and well-being.
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How a child of war became a warrior for peace: Malual’s Story
Right To Play alumnus Malual Bol Kiir, who fled war in South Sudan as a child and found his way to peace through the #PowerofPlay, has a message of hope for children in Right To Play programs today. For 25 years, we've empowered a generation of children using play and sport to create peace in troubled places.
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Rising: Aissa’s Story
Twelve years ago Aissa joined a Right To Play program. Now 26 years old, she is the founder of a non-profit organization that empowers Malian girls using sports as a gateway to help them learn about their bodies and build their confidence.
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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Changemakers: Hana’s Story
While growing up in isolation in Ethiopia, Hana found solace in a dream—to use her voice to create meaningful change for her community and country. With the chance to play and learn from Nunu, a Right To Play-trained Coach and mentor, Hana found her way to leadership. As a motivational speaker and youth mentor herself, Hana now dares the next generation of girls to go after their ambitions and rise above adversity.
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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.
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Finding a Reason to Love School: Jacob’s Story
Twelve-year-old Jacob transformed from a disengaged student to an enthusiastic learner through Right To Play’s SHARE program. Read how the program used innovative play methods to help Jacob discover his talents in drama and sports while gaining crucial life skills.
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From Junior Leader to Community Healer: Daphine’s Story
From a shy four-year-old to a confident healthcare professional, Daphine’s journey is proof of the transformative power of play-based learning. Through Right To Play programs, she developed the leadership skills and confidence that now enable her to make a difference in her community as a nurse. Today, she advocates for girls’ education and health, working to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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