Stories
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Overcoming displacement and claiming her right to education: Zainab’s story
Since 2015, more than 400,000 refugees have fled civil unrest in Burundi for camps in Tanzania. 17-year-old Zainab joined the Gender Equality Club in her camp, part of an initiative by the … Read More
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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 … Read More
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Holding on to Hope: Khader’s Story
In Beit Hanoun, on the northeastern border of the Gaza Strip, violence has been common, there is a large population of refugees, and poverty is rampant. Children rely on coaches like Khader … Read More
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Building a Community: Than’s Story
Than is one of hundreds of thousands of Karen people who fled from government violence in Myanmar as a child. He has worked with Right To Play for many years, supporting children … Read More
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Finding His Passion: Jayden’s Story
Jayden lives in a remote Indigenous community in British Columbia, and was feeling isolated. Our PLAY (Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth) program helped him connect with others and discover a new passion … Read More
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Dreaming of a Brighter Future: Daniyal’s Story
The story of how one boy is coping with the trauma of the Beirut explosion. Read More
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How Judith Stood Up to Female Genital Mutilation
When schools closed due to COVID-19, Judith faced her worst fear. But she resisted the pressure of female genital mutilation. Read More
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I Want to Learn: Mateus’s Story
The story of how one boy refused to let COVID-19 stop him from learning. Read More
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