Stories
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Coding for the Climate: Aime’s Story
Aime took third place in a national coding competition for his digital animation about the effects of climate change in Rubavu, Rwanda. The young programmer learned to code through the Plug in Play project and harnessed his new skills to shine a light on the extreme weather and flooding that tore through his community.
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Overcoming Bullying and Isolation: Hakizimana’s story
Hakizimana is claiming his right to equal participation with the support of school clubs. Because of his disability, he struggled with low self-esteem and wasn't able to participate in many school activities. Through the support of Right To Play-trained teachers who encouraged him in school activities and clubs, his confidence grew. He has even become a leader in his school.
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How Noelline Took Her Future Into Her Own Hands
After finding her own way back to the classroom after being forced to drop out, Noelline is now a Junior Leader at the Girls’ Club, performing skits that challenge gender norms, educate communities about the power of education, and bring more children back to playful learning and the opportunity it brings.
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How Larissa Equips Refugee Children to Overcome Obstacles
Larissa is from Burundi, but she has been living as a refugee in Nduta camp for eight years. There was a time when she didn’t find much satisfaction in her job as a teacher, but since she attended Right To Play teacher training, Larissa’s love of teaching has been renewed.
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Finding a Place to Belong: Abundance’s Story
Abundance is claiming his right to equal participation with the support of school clubs. Because of his disability, he would struggle with his self-esteem and wasn't able to participate in many school activities. Right To Play-trained teachers encouraged him in school activities and clubs, where he found acceptance and support from his peers – starting with the games they play with one another.
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How Freda Keeps Her Large Class Learning
Throughout most of her career, Freda's approach to teaching was a one-way street: Freda taught, and her students listened. In 2021, Freda received training from Right To Play on how to make learning more engaging through play. The training was delivered through the Partners in Play project which is supported by the LEGO Foundation.
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How Redempta Helps Students Feel Safe at School
Physical punishment has been a long-standing practice in Rwanda—and in Redempta’s school. Her students were more afraid of being hit than interested in learning. Redempta experienced physical discipline when she was a student too—and set out to reverse the harmful norm. Thanks to training from Right To Play, she’s stopped using corporal punishment and keeps students engaged and learning through play.
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Determined to Learn: Mamerte's Story
Mamerte refuses to listen to the people who tell her that she doesn’t belong in school. Now, she’s also encouraging other children to claim their right to education. My Education, My Future, is a program that aims to improve access to and the quality of education for primary school-aged children, especially girls, affected by the Burundian refugee crisis.
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