Stories
From the Sidelines to Leadership: Kémo’s Rise Through Sport
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How Fatoumata Brought the Smiles Back
Thousands of children displaced by conflict in Mopti, Mali, arrive at displacement sites carrying trauma, isolation, and interrupted schooling — struggling to reconnect with learning or with each other. Community volunteer Fatoumata, … Read More
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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 … Read More
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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 … Read More
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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 … Read More
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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 … Read More
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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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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 … 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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