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Right To Play Global Education Program

Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, Rwanda, Pakistan, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Thailand, Multi-Regional

Right To Play is a global organization using play-based learning for education, health, and child protection. Operating in 15 countries including Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, and Senegal, the program reaches millions of children annually. In 2023 alone, Ghana programs reached 3+ million children and youth, 80,000 teachers, and 10,000 parents. Focus areas include quality education access, girls empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, psychosocial support, and emotional well-being for children in fragile contexts.

Behavior Goal

Improve educational outcomes, health knowledge, and emotional well-being of children through play-based learning methodologies

Implementers & Partners

  • Right To Play International
  • Government Ministries of Education
  • UNICEF

Donors & Sponsors

  • Global Affairs Canada
  • The LEGO Foundation
  • UNICEF
  • Olympic Refuge Foundation

Key Takeaways

  • 1Play-based learning improves education retention and engagement
  • 23+ million children reached annually in Ghana alone
  • 3Specific focus on girls education and empowerment
  • 4Psychosocial support integrated for trauma-affected children
  • 5Teacher and parent training creates sustainable behavior change

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