Stories
How Amna is Levelling the Playing Field for Girls
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How Banard's Playful Parenting Empowers His Daughters
Banard’s daughters used to fear their father and his disciplinarian parenting style – one that’s common for men in Uganda. In the Play to Grow program, Banard learned playful parenting skills that helped him connect with his daughters, nurture their trust, and support their active learning.
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Coding for the Climate: Aime’s Story
Aime took third place in a national coding competition for his digital animation about the effects of climate change in Rubavu, Rwanda. The young programmer learned to code through the Plug in Play project and harnessed his new skills to shine a light on the extreme weather and flooding that tore through his community.
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Overcoming Bullying and Isolation: Hakizimana’s story
Hakizimana is claiming his right to equal participation with the support of school clubs. Because of his disability, he struggled with low self-esteem and wasn't able to participate in many school activities. Through the support of Right To Play-trained teachers who encouraged him in school activities and clubs, his confidence grew. He has even become a leader in his school.
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How Noelline Took Her Future Into Her Own Hands
After finding her own way back to the classroom after being forced to drop out, Noelline is now a Junior Leader at the Girls’ Club, performing skits that challenge gender norms, educate communities about the power of education, and bring more children back to playful learning and the opportunity it brings.
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A Tale of Two Leaders: The Journey from PLAY Program Participant to University and Beyond
Meet Zach and Maia, two former Junior Community Mentors at Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC). A Right To Play partner since 2016, children and youth participate in programming ranging from sports to cooking to beading, often alongside community members of all ages.
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PLAY Program Supports Youth Connection to Land and Culture
Along the Fraser River in Central B.C., Right To Play community partner Esk’etemc First Nation is fostering youth connection to Secwépemc cultural traditions. Community Mentor Dallas hosts belt, fan, and bustle making workshops, in addition to teaching youth how to make ribbon skirts and shirts.
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Youth Council Builds Confidence & Guides Programming at Saskatoon Community Centre
Read how participating in the Youth Council at White Buffalo Youth Lodge in Saskatchewan has helped Indigenous youth build confidence and the skills to become leaders in their community.
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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.
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