Histoires

SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMMING SETS STUDENTS UP FOR SUCCESS

Beausoleil First Nation, also known as Chimnissing, is an Anishinabek community accessible by ferry in the south end
of Georgian Bay. Tori is a Community Mentor who has been running Right To Play programming since 2013. Having a
fully community-owned youth program in Beausoleil First Nation has been one of Tori’s long-term visions, and she
took big steps toward it this summer.

Brighter than Gold: Balla’s Story

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

Standing Strong: Kyaw’s Story

In the Mae La camp for displaced people in Thailand, there is a lack of trust in the police. In a place where alcohol abuse, domestic violence and crime are common, that makes community mediators crucial for resolving conflict. This is the story of how Kyaw turned his life around and became a valuable community leader.

Finding healing through music: Alain’s story

Refugee children in Lebanon like Alain often struggle to process the traumatic experiences they've gone through. A program in Beirut helped Alain learn how to express himself, cope with negative emotions, and connect with others through music and arts.

How Anitha Went Back to School

Anitha had to drop out of school due to poverty. She worked hauling water and selling sugar cane, dangerous work for children. Members of a Right To Play-supported child rights club in her former school reached out and helped her leave child labour and return to her education. With their help, she is able to make money safely to afford school supplies. Anitha is now a star pupil in her class, and she's glad to be back.

Connecting Health and Education: Esperance's Story

The My Education, My Future program is providing opportunities for girls in Tanzania and Burundi to learn about sexual health, and help keep young refugees like Esperance in school.

Youth Building Positive Life Skills Through Relationships

In Dauphin, Manitoba, Indigenous youth have taken a leadership role to create free programming for kids to build confidence, community and gain new skills. The Dauphin Friendship Center is entering their fifth year of partnership with Right to Play, and are focused on running programs around relationship-building in youth.

Preparing Youth for Adulthood