Stories
From Junior Leader to Community Healer: Daphine’s Story
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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 to strengthen his bond with his sons. Now, Benia spends his days laughing, playing soccer, and crafting toys with his children, proving that a little play can transform lives and families.
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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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Help-an-Elder Program in Tk’emlups te Secwepmc
In Tk’emlups te Secwepmc, through the Sports & Recreation department, many First Nations youth have had the chance to visit and serve Elders in their community.
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Four Day Soccer Clinic with Naotkamegwanning First Nation
Over the summer, children from Naotkamegwanning First Nation and surrounding communities had the chance to attend a four-day soccer clinic, in collaboration with the local summer school, Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) and Right To Play (RTP).
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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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Changing the Game: Dela’s Story
Dela is a teacher with an unusual side hustle: she has a YouTube channel where she inspires teachers and caregivers to support children’s learning and development through play. But she wasn’t always passionate about play-based learning. Once reliant on rote methods, she now creates inclusive classrooms that encourage students and make learning engaging. Now not only is she a Teacher Champion in her school, she’s also inspiring thousands of teachers across Ghana to make learning fun and engaging through her YouTube channel.
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How Teachers Empower Children Toward Greater Literacy In Mali
Awa teaches in Mopti, Mali, a host community for thousands of internally displaced children. Where once she struggled to help her students understand their lessons, today, she uses play-based learning to make her classroom a place where students not only want to be but also where they’re learning the skills to build better futures.
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