Stories
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SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMMING SETS STUDENTS UP FOR SUCCESS
Beausoleil First Nation, also known as Chimnissing, is an Anishinabek community accessible by ferry in the south end
of Georgian Bay. Tori is a Community Mentor who has been running Right To … Read More -
Brighter than Gold: Balla’s Story
Balla, 12, worked in Mali's most dangerous gold mines. Today, she is back in class, excelling in mathematics and French, and wants to go to medical school. This is her journey. Read More
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Standing Strong: Kyaw’s Story
In the Mae La camp for displaced people in Thailand, there is a lack of trust in the police. In a place where alcohol abuse, domestic violence and crime are common, that … Read More
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Finding healing through music: Alain’s story
Refugee children in Lebanon like Alain often struggle to process the traumatic experiences they've gone through. A program in Beirut helped Alain learn how to express himself, cope with negative emotions, and … Read More
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How Anitha Went Back to School
Anitha had to drop out of school due to poverty. She worked hauling water and selling sugar cane, dangerous work for children. Members of a Right To Play-supported child rights club in … Read More
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Connecting Health and Education: Esperance's Story
The My Education, My Future program is providing opportunities for girls in Tanzania and Burundi to learn about sexual health, and help keep young refugees like Esperance in school. Read More
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Youth Building Positive Life Skills Through Relationships
In Dauphin, Manitoba, Indigenous youth have taken a leadership role to create free programming for kids to build confidence, community and gain new skills. The Dauphin Friendship Center is entering their fifth … Read More
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Preparing Youth for Adulthood
In a Secwepemc community in British Columbia, youth have access to a Right To Play program that builds their motivation, skills, and independence as they move into adulthood and employment. Read More
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