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⚽ Play is a powerful tool for learning, inclusion and resilience.
Canada is supporting the expansion of play- and sport-based education for children in vulnerable regions around the world. Read more: canada.ca/en/global-affairs/…
#DayOfPlay #FIFAWorldCup @RightToPlayCAN @GlblCtzn
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We welcome Canada’s CAD $5 million announcement for children’s education globally through the No Child on the Sidelines initiative! Thank you, Minister @randeepssarai🇨🇦📚
In collaboration with @RightToPlayIntl and @CanadaDev, this project aligns with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to bring play-based learning to the kids who need it most. Of this commitment, CAD $2.25 million will go directly in grants to grassroots organizations in developing countries, with additional funds to strengthen their capacities and foster shared learning opportunities. The goal?
✨ Improve access to education
✨ Create safe spaces for kids to learn and play
✨ Build resilience and life skills
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On 20 Feb 2026, Right To Play International President & CEO @jessiecthomson visited EP Nyakabungo, Kayonza.
She witnessed Learning through Play with Technology in action, students coding on XO laptops, showcasing ICT solutions, and young learners thriving in ECD through play.
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An honour to meet His Excellency Minster @JoNsengimana today in Kigali to discuss @RightToPlayIntl's work in #Rwanda.
We discussed the importance of investing in the early years, the power of #play, the Government's education priorities & areas for collaboration in the future.
Minister @JoNsengimana met with Jessie Thomson, Chief Executive Officer and President of Right ToPlay International, for a courtesy call.
The discussion focused on the existing partnership between the Ministry and Right To Play, as well as opportunities to further strengthen the collaboration.
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Another great meeting in Kigali today with the Minister of State for Sports His Excellency @NgarambeRwego.🙏
We discussed the importance of sports for child development, social cohesion, gender equality, social, emotional learning, & physical & mental health.⚽️
👉#powerofplay!
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Tonight at 7PM EAT, we’re live on X Space for #WorldLiteracyDay 🕖📖
Let’s reflect, learn, and share ideas on advancing literacy for every child. Join the conversation!
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#LiteracyDay #LiteracyMatters
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If we can teach youth through sport, we can build a generation that refuses to return to conflict." Franck’s journey began with Right To Play’s coach training. Now he’s mentoring youth in Burundi—teaching empathy, teamwork, and hope. Read his story: righttoplay.com/en/stories/f…
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Yesterday, MPs & stakeholders made commitments to address teenage pregnancy in Uganda, including better SRHR policies, improved school re-entry, and prioritising adolescent health in budgets.
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@FAWEUganda
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@WaterAidUganda
#TeenagePregnancy #SRHR
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In Senegal, girls are breaking the rules by playing by them. 🤼♀️
Through the Girls' Capacity Strengthening through Sport and Play project, they’re stepping into the competition [TS1] once reserved for boys, gaining confidence, strength, and a voice.
#InternationalDayOfPlay
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For 25 years, @RightToPlayIntl has been investing in aid and investing in children.
Their dreams. Their safety. Their right to a future full of hope.
#AidWorks #ForeignAid #Education
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Vote for Right To Play in the @SmileyCFA Charity Film Awards 2025 - we need your support in the public vote! 🎥
Please vote for our film, Are You With Us?, to help raise vital awareness of our work transforming children’s lives using the power of play: smileycharityfilmawards.com/…
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Today is the second day of the #FLEX2024.
Our very own, @NgalaParvin; Right To Play’s Vice President, Country Offices, will moderate a session dubbed ‘Play-based learning: an effective pedagogical approach to foundational learning. #FoundationalLearningAfrica #AfricaEducation
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Today, in partnership with @UR_CoE, we certified 772 lower primary teachers who completed a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Course on Learning Through Play under our project dubbed ‘E-Training and Certification’.
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We are delighted to take part in the Robotics Summer Camp which brings together 100 children in @MusanzeDistrict.
V/M ASOC @TheoKayiranga ,has officially launched the beginning of Robotics Summer Camp in @MusanzeDistrict .This Camp organized in partnership with Musanze District, Right To Play & STELLA. Over the next 10 days, 100 students from both primary and secondary schools will be dived.
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How Teachers in Rwanda Are Discovering the Power of Play.
Read more: righttoplay.com/en/news/how-…
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From a dropout to a proud student overcoming social stigma, how did Belise from Rwanda make this #RealBraveChange happen?
Returning to school as a young mother, she now helps other girls stand up for their rights to education.
Get inspired 🙌 righttoplay.com/en/stories/h…
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What does it take to heal from emotional hardship and grow into a motivational speaker & mentor?
Discover how Hana from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 overcame adversity and made #RealBraveChange with the help of Coach Nunu & @RightToPlayIntl 🙌
Read more ✍️ righttoplay.com/en/stories/i…
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Refusing to cave to social stigma on children with disabilities, Mamerte from Burundi uses her voice to encourage other children to claim their right to education 💪
Read about her journey and how @RightToPlayIntl supports her in making #RealBraveChange: righttoplay.com/en/stories/d…
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Meet Noelline, a young girl from Burundi who refused to let economic hardship stop her from pursuing her education 🙅♀️
With support from her friend Ada and @RightToPlayIntl, she’s transforming her future 📚
Read her inspiring story 👉 righttoplay.com/en/stories/h…
#RealBraveChange
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From feeling cringe at the thought of standing in front of her peers to becoming an influential leader among them, Dzidzornu, a 17-year-old, gained her confidence through the support of @RightToPlayIntl 🙌
Get inspired by her story✨ righttoplay.com/en/stories/h…
#RealBraveChange
