Stories
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Parenting with Love: Vastina’s Story
Vastina once struggled to support the needs of her daughter, Christine, who lives with a disability. Poverty, social stigma, and inadequate support and services created stress and tension in their home. Through … Read More
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Claire: The Parent Who Learned to Play Again
In Uganda’s Nakivale settlement, Claire transformed from a stern, exhausted parent to a playful, nurturing mother thanks to the support she found in Right To Play’s Play To Grow program. Once feared … Read More
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From Withdrawn to Confident: How Play Unlocked Hamza’s Potential
Hamza started school shy, withdrawn, and far behind. With limited support during the pandemic and early schooling done online, he missed key moments of learning and connection. But over four years in … Read More
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Becoming Coaches: Manar, Yara, And Abeer's Stories
In Lebanon, youth coaches Manar, Yara, and Abeer lead music-based activities that help children, many of them refugees, navigate emotional challenges and social issues through the Music for Development and Social Change … Read More
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A Pathway Back to School: Hamza and Mustafa's Story
Hamza and Mustafa were forced to drop out of school when their parents could no longer afford school fees. Their mother heard about an accelerated learning program being offered at a nearby … Read More
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From Silence to Science: Mahnoor's Story
Mahnoor's father passed when she was very young, leaving her and her mother struggling with poverty. As a girl, Mahnoor struggled to speak up or claim her agency. Thanks to her Right … Read More
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Growing Beyond Trauma: Anita’s Story
Anita’s childhood ended at age seven when she fled Burundi. For years, survival was her only language—until she discovered play could heal what war had broken. Through Right To Play’s program, this … Read More
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Finding Joy in Parenting: Benia’s Story
Benia was a struggling single father in Uganda, overwhelmed by personal challenges and disconnected from his children. But through Right To Play’s Play To Grow program, he learned to use play-based learning … Read More
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