Stories

THE CONFIDENCE TO LEARN: VICTORIA’S STORY

Victoria is a bright and determined nine-year-old who dreams of being a doctor. Victoria knows that to achieve her dream, she has to do well in school. She’s able to pursue her … Read More

DETERMINED TO LEARN: MAMERTE'S STORY

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. Read More

Ahmad's Story

When Ahmad was a baby, he survived birth asphyxia which left him with long-term physical impacts. Growing up he felt isolated, ignored, and self-conscious. Right To Play’s TOGETHER project in the Palestinian … Read More

HOW NADIRA OVERCAME BULLYING AND FOUND HER VOICE

More than 1.5 million Syrian refugees have sought shelter in Lebanon since the Syrian civil war started in 2011. Nadira’s family is among them. They’ve been living in a refugee camp in … Read More

HOW PETER WENT BACK TO LEARNING

Peter couldn’t afford a school that could accommodate his disabilities. That meant he wasn’t going to school at all. Thanks to the help of the Right To Play-trained school inclusion committee, Peter … Read More

BRIGHTER THAN GOLD: BALLA’S STORY

Balla, 12, worked in Mali's most dangerous gold mines. Today, she is back in school, excelling in mathematics and French, and wants to go to medical school. This is her journey. Read More

Small Hands, Big Dreams

Palestinian children suffer from the constant threat of violence and conflict. Through games, they learn to deal with their fears. Read More