Stories

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

HOW FREDA KEEPS HER LARGE CLASS LEARNING

Throughout most of her career, Freda's approach to teaching was a one-way street: Freda taught, and her students listened. In 2021, Freda received training from Right To Play on how to make … Read More

HOW SEENAA & SABBOONTU ARE DESTIGMATIZING MENSTRUATION

"During menstruation, I used to miss classes for at least a week because there was no safe place to change a sanitary pad in our school." - Seenaa, 16

In Ethiopia, … Read More

HOW DZIDZORNU IS CLAIMING HER CONFIDENCE

A few years ago, the thought of standing in front of a group of her peers would have made Dzidzornu, 17, cringe. Her shyness and low self-esteem made it difficult for her … Read More

Resisting early marriage: How Felda returned to school and became a leader

Mozambique has one of the highest rates of child marriage globally. Almost 48% of girls will get married before they turn 18 years old. Many of these girls drop out of school … 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