Right To Play October Newsletter
Right To Play UK
With your support, we harness the power of play to protect, educate and empower disadvantaged children around the world.
Today is International Day of the Girl (11 October)
Many girls around the world are disproportionately affected by global crises such as climate, conflict, and poverty. Too many girls are still denied their rights, restricting their choices and limiting their futures.
However, sport and play can empower girls and help them reclaim their childhood.
Play opens a world of possibilities. It is how children navigate the world around them and build the foundations of learning.
Supporting children in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank
Children in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank are facing the devastating impact of conflict. In this escalating crisis, they are witnessing unimaginable scenes, and their lives are being turned upside down. Thousands of children have been forced to flee their homes, many have seen family members killed, their schools have closed, and children are experiencing distressing uncertainty about the future.
Racha Nasreddine, Country Director for Right To Play Lebanon, describes the impact of the conflict on children in Lebanon and how Right To Play and our partners are responding to their needs.
Donate to our Children’s Emergency Fund today to help protect vulnerable children and their futures.
Your donation today can help ensure that children receive critical play-based psychosocial support, necessary supplies, and the opportunity to return to learning in safe environments.
By donating to the Children’s Emergency Fund, you can help Right To Play respond to the urgent needs of children in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. Find out more about our Children's Emergency Fund.
Highlights
World Mental Health Day (10 October)
For many children around the world, crisis is the new normal. Conflict, climate-related disasters and forced displacement put a heavy emotional burden on children, affecting their development and often having a lasting impact into adulthood.
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This is why psychosocial support is critical for children’s well-being and learning. Yet, it is often an underfunded and overlooked area of humanitarian assistance.
Right To Play is working with parents, teachers, coaches and community members worldwide to give them the tools and knowledge needed to support children through extremely challenging events.
Play-based psychosocial support is helping children to cope better with fear, stress and anxiety, as well as unlocking their creativity and joy.
Mississippi Million challenge
We had the honour of attending an event in London last month to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the inspiring Mississippi Million challenge. In 2014, former Olympic rower John Pritchard rowed the entire length of the Mississippi River, raising over a million pounds in support of Right To Play’s work.
John, who is the former Chairman of Right To Play UK, took on the 2,320-mile challenge after visiting our programme in Ghana. During a visit to a school for children with learning and physical disabilities, John met 10-year-old Richmond, who has Down's syndrome. John was deeply moved by Richmond’s character, personality, and determination to participate and play with other children, despite the obstacles he faced. John decided to raise funds for Right To Play programmes in Ghana and beyond, ensuring that children like Richmond could receive the support, resources and opportunities they need to grow, develop and reach their potential.
Last year, Right To Play was able to transform the lives of more than 3.3 million children in Ghana alone.
At the celebration, John was joined by many teammates and supporters who contributed to this incredible achievement. A huge, heartfelt thank you to John and his dedicated crew for the life-changing impact they have made for millions of children around the world.
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