Stories
From Sidelines to Centre Stage: The Parveen Elahi Girls’ Sports Center Opens
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Building Confidence and Opportunity Through Play: On the Ground with a Right To Play Ambassador
Duan, an Olympic Track & Field athlete who competed for Team Canada at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, has been a Right To Play Ambassador for the last year and was recently … Read More
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Transforming Attitudes Towards Gender and Health: Ruth’s Story
Ruth’s Ugandan classroom was once divided by gender norms. Through the SHARE program, she learned how to break down barriers and taboos, make learning inclusive and fun, and integrate sexual and reproductive … Read More
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From Fighter to Coach: How Franck Inspires Youth
Franck is a respected Coach, entrepreneur, and community leader in Maramvya, Burundi. He runs the Maramvya Youth Football Club, a community-owned team that brings together young people from different backgrounds to play, … 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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From a Struggling Tutor to an Award-Winning Teacher: Shamim’s Story
Shamim always wanted to be a teacher and make a difference in children’s lives, but a lack of training held her back. As a tutor, she struggled to support her students’ learning … Read More
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