Child Protection: Going Beyond Play To Ensure Children Are Safe

Providing a child with a chance to play is only half the battle – a child cannot play and learn effectively if they do not feel safe. Child protection is a critical part of Right To Play’s work. As the first installment in a series of stories about our child protection efforts around the world, learn how Right To Play China is using innovative ways to help keep kids safe and protected.

Peruvian youth learn the value of a penny and the power of play

With few options for how to spend their time and energy, rural Peruvian youth have found constructive opportunities to help build their futures through Right To Play programs focused on developing young leaders.

The Freedom of Football

Right To Play programs in the Middle East are using the power of football to breakdown stereotypes and promote inclusion. Learn how the “Beautiful Game” is helping a disabled youth fulfill his dreams and showing girls their power on the pitch.

Right To Play Programs around the world

Pakistan: Read about Zero Meter, and how Right To Play changed his approach to education

Thailand: Read how Right To Play is ensuring kids play in flood evacuee camps

Uganda: World AIDS Day celebrations

Chelsea FC and Right To Play - Our logo, their kit.

Chelsea FC sports Right To Play's logos on its UEFA match kits

Other highlights:

U.S. track star Allyson Felix visits the Middle East as a Right To Play Athlete Ambassador

Mark Cavendish launches Specialized-sponsored 2012 Bike Ride

Play Helps Vulnerable Girls Find Voice and Vision

A domestic worker in Mali, Salimata Diarra never dreamed she would have the confidence to be a leader. Born with a disability, 14-year-old Christine in Benin, was unable to see her own worth. Learn how sport and play-based learning are helping thousands of young girls change their own fates.

Right To Play tournament encourages community participation

Now in its second year, Right To Play Canada’s PLAY program is helping First Nations children and youth access the transformative power of sport and play – and getting the community involved too!