Stories
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HOW NADIRA OVERCAME BULLYING AND FOUND HER VOICE
More than 1.5 million Syrian refugees have sought shelter in Lebanon since the Syrian civil war started in 2011. Nadira’s family is among them. They’ve been living in a refugee camp in South Lebanon since she was born. Growing up in the camp, Nadira faced many of the challenges that are common for those experiencing displacement. But after Nadira started attending play-based learning sessions at a local centre, things started to change.
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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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BRIGHTER THAN GOLD: BALLA’S STORY
Balla, 12, worked in Mali's most dangerous gold mines. Today, she is back in school, excelling in mathematics and French, and wants to go to medical school. This is her journey.
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Small Hands, Big Dreams
Palestinian children suffer from the constant threat of violence and conflict. Through games, they learn to deal with their fears.
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A BIGGER LESSON THAN WINNING: HAITHAM'S STORY
Haitham is a coach in the Palestinian Territories teaching children lessons that go far beyond the pitch, such as respect for others, team spirit, and the dedication it takes to find the best in themselves.
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CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: DELICE’S STORY
Delice hasn’t always been confident sharing her writing with others. When she started attending a Reading Club just under two years ago, she wouldn’t have imagined reading out loud, let alone reading something she had written herself. But with the support of volunteers trained in Right To Play’s experiential approach to literacy, Delice can let her creativity shine.
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HOW ARFAANA IS CHASING HER DREAM
Originally from Quetta, Arfaana's family moved to Karachi in search of a better life. But in Karachi, as in many other places, her teachers thought it was more appropriate for girls to study arts instead of science. Using skills she learned in the GOAL program, Arfaana studied harder in science and advocated for herself so her teachers would have no reason to not let her study.
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HOW FATIMA KEPT HER REFUGEE FAMILY STRONG
Fatima’s family is one of the millions that have been profoundly affected by the Syrian Civil War. For the past seven years, she has been the primary caregiver for her two granddaughters. But Fatima was worried that the girls were becoming more distant, especially after lockdowns began.
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