Stories
When Sirenie Took the Field, Girls Followed
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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 … Read More
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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 … Read More
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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 … Read More
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When Diarra Found Basketball, She Found Her Voice
Diarra, a 14‑year‑old from Ziguinchor, used to feel isolated due to chronic asthma and frequent absences from school. After joining a basketball club supported by Right To Play’s RECAF‑Jeu project, she grew … Read More
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How Play Brought Ahmed Back to Learning
In Thatta, Pakistan, 15-year-old Ahmed used to skip school to play cricket in the streets because lessons felt dull and joyless. But when Right To Play’s Roshan Rastay program brought play into … Read More
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Fighting for Her Future: Fatou’s Story
In Cap Skirring, Senegal, 14-year-old Fatou faced mockery and exclusion for pursuing her dream of wrestling. Through Right To Play’s RECAF-Jeu project, she built confidence, resilience, and leadership skills, transforming into a … Read More
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From Local Coach To Global Referee: Bilal’s Story
Bilal is a FIFA international referee and the founder of two thriving football academies in Tripoli that give more than 150 children, many of them girls, a safe space to play and … Read More
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How Hafeeza Sparked Joy in Learning
In Makli, Pakistan, teacher Hafeeza used play-based learning from Right To Play’s Roshan Rastay program to transform her classroom. Once disengaged, her students now learn with joy and confidence, attend school regularly, … Read More
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