Stories

FINDING A REASON TO LOVE SCHOOL: JACOB’S STORY

Twelve-year-old Jacob transformed from a disengaged student to an enthusiastic learner through Right To Play’s SHARE program. Using innovative play-based methods, the program helped Jacob discover his talents in drama and sports while gaining crucial life skills. His story showcases how combining education with play can create lasting positive change for children, their families, and their communities. The program's comprehensive approach to health education has strengthened family bonds and fostered more open dialogue about important health topics, while reaching hundreds of schools and health centers across the region.

PLUG IN PLAY: INNOVATING EDUCATION THROUGH PLAY AND TECHNOLOGY

Imagine a classroom where learning is not just about memorizing facts, but about creating, tinkering, and exploring. This is the magic of the Plug in Play project, implemented by Right To Play with support from the LEGO Foundation.  In playful, hands-on lessons, 116,000 students are delving into coding, robotics, and engineering, exploring their creativity, and building essential skills like problem solving, collaboration, and innovation – skills that will help them thrive in school and in life.

FROM JUNIOR LEADER TO COMMUNITY HEALER: DAPHINE’S STORY

From a shy four-year-old to a confident healthcare professional, Daphine's journey is proof of the transformative power of play-based learning. Through Right To Play programs, she developed the leadership skills and confidence that now enable her to make a difference in her community as a nurse. Today, she advocates for girls' education and health, working to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

ENERGIZING EDUCATION IN GHANA

“It is through play-based learning that children can actually interact and engage among themselves,” says Charles Odoom, Municipal Education Director with Ghana Education Service. “By doing this, they entrench core skills and competencies like critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative communication. So, I think Ghana cannot do without it.”

MAKING MENSTRUAL PADS MAKES WAY FOR GIRLS’ EDUCATION

Jacqueline inspects colourful squares of fabric assembled on a wooden table. She selects a piece of pale blue along with thread, sewing needles, and scissors. She has what she needs to stitch together a reusable menstrual pad – a small item that will have a big impact on her life.

HOW BANARD'S PLAYFUL PARENTING EMPOWERS HIS DAUGHTERS

"My children and I have bonded through play. I encourage their efforts in all they do at home ... I have also been able to teach them literacy and numeracy using different play materials." - Banard

HOW AMNA IS LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR GIRLS

FINDING A PLACE TO BELONG: ABUNDANCE’S STORY

“Growing up, I was hesitant to interact with my fellow pupils at school because I was afraid of being hurt. I was also afraid to speak in front of my fellow children because I felt that I was different from my peers and they would laugh at me,” he says.