Stories
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BY FINDING HER POWER ON THE FIELD, KHANSA FOUND THE POWER TO SAY NO TO CHILD MARRIAGE
Khansa dared to do the impossible: stand up against child marriage. This shy, brilliant high-schooler found the power to challenge a deep-seated tradition and have her voice heard.
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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 is back in class, learning and playing with his peers.
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HELPING CHILDREN COPE AFTER THE FLOOD: MEHBOOB'S STORY
In September 2022, more than 33 million people were affected by the most devastating floods in Pakistan’s history. More than 1,700 people lost their lives, including more than 400 children. In Sindh province one of the most affected areas, Right To Play provided play-based psychosocial support to children affected by the floods to help them cope with trauma and anxiety and express their emotions. Mehboob, a 22-year-old Right To Play-trained coach, supported the emergency psychosocial response.
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BUILDING HER VISION FOR THE FUTURE: AISHA'S STORY
Aisha is only 13 but she knows what she wants from her life. She used to be shy and disengaged from school. Learning through play helped her connect to lessons, develop her skills and confidence, and believe in her dreams.
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FINDING HER VOICE THROUGH ART
Nour came to Lebanon with her parents as a refugee from the Syrian Civil War. Living as refugees meant discrimination and poverty. Nour found real comfort in writing and performing, even as challenges continued to pile up
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DREAMING OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE DANIYALS STORY
The story of how one boy is coping with the trauma of the Beirut explosion through Right To Play’s play-based mental health programme.
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The Confidence To Learn Victoria 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 dream thanks to the support of Tumaini, her Right To Play-trained teacher, who uses play in the classroom to make the classroom an engaging and inclusive place for both girls and boys.
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Advocating for Equality: Emelyne's Story
Emelyne was struggling in school, falling behind, and having difficulty affording supplies. Her father encouraged her to drop out. Now Emelyne is not only succeeding in the classroom, but she’s also using her voice to advocate for equality in her community.
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