Stories
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Soaring high in the air: Fatima’s story
Fatima's is the story of a bold young woman who refused to let others limit her dreams.
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Çiya stands up against discrimination through music
For children like Çiya, the struggle to rise above adversity and find a way back to hope is a long, uphill battle.
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Never Give Up: Chala’s Story
“Right To Play has played a decisive role in my academic achievement” – Chala, Right To Play alumnus
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Rising Up: Empowering Displaced Children in Thailand to Cope With Crisis
We have empowered more than 120,000 displaced and refugee children in Thailand to develop confidence in their future. Here's how we're adapting that work amid COVID-19.
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A Mother’s Courage — Fatena’s Story
Fatena, one of our 20th anniversary alumni, protects her family from the psychological strain of life as refugees using skills she learned from Right To Play.
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"I Have a Big Vision": Gilbert's Story
Gilbert has big plans: he wants to be a civil engineer designing affordable and accessible housing for people with disabilities, people whose lives have been shaped by the legacy of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, just as his own family's lives have been.
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Rising: Aissa’s Story
Aissa joined a Right To Play program in Mali 12 years ago. Now she's a leader, empowering girls through the non-profit organization she founded.
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A Desperate Decision: Antonia and Sarah’s Story
Antonia and Sarah were nearly forced into marriage at just 12 and 10 years old, but the sisters are back with their families and re-enrolled in school. This is their story.
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