We protect, educate and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
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Exciting news!
In December 2024, in partnership with @NLinRwanda and @BugeseraC, we launched a project dubbed ‘Power To Pedals’, aiming to contribute to holistic wellbeing of young people, with more focus on girls, in Bugesera District, through cycling activities.
Today, 15th Right To Play Rwanda met with Mrs. Betty Mutesi, Regional Director for Africa, and Mr. Valens Ndayahoze, Director of Program Rwanda-Burundi at Alert International, to share experiences and explore opportunities for stronger collaboration and greater impact in Rwanda.
During today’s Umuganda in Rubavu, Right To Play Rwanda Country Director Amadou Cisse joined Mayor Prosper Mulindwa and the community to plant 6,000+ trees along the Sebeya River, helping combat soil erosion and strengthen climate resilience.
#RightToPlay #RubavuDistrict
Ahead of the 2026–2027 school year, Right To Play trained 253 ECD caregivers and teachers from 100 partner ECD centres in Ruhango, Kayonza & Rubavu. Supported by 12 REB National Trainers, they strengthened skills in Play-Based Learning and CBC. #RightToPlay #REB
Three days of basketball training successfully completed in Kayonza! Through #UEFA Foundation supported Play to Excel Project, teachers strengthened their coaching skills and learned how to use basketball to promote teamwork other essential life skills among children & youth.
Empowering girls through climate education!
With RACHELPlus, girls are leading climate clubs while students gain practical climate skills.
Right To Play is training 129 teachers in Rubavu to better integrate RACHEL Plus and Play-Based Learning for more engaging climate education.
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Right To Play champions family play as key to children's growth, learning
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The International Day of Play is just around the corner! 🎉
Let’s celebrate how Play opens conversations about aspiration, capability, and opportunity challenging the harmful norms that hold children.
#PlayChangesEverything #InternationalDayOfPlay
Transforming Early Childhood Learning Through Play
RTP Rwanda is strengthening ECD through play in Kayonza, Ruhango & Rubavu.
✅ 100 ECD centers
✅ 360 teachers supporting
✅ Improved teaching & child engagement through play-based learning
#RightToPlay #reb #ncdarwanda
Right To Play stands with Rwanda in the 32nd commemoration of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
Remember, unite, renew.
#Kwibuka
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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This afternoon, Minister of State @NgarambeRwego welcomed Jessie Thomson, President & CEO of Right to Play International for a courtesy visit.
Discussions focused on reaffirming Right To Play’s commitment to sports for development in Rwanda, aligning with national priorities to drive youth empowerment and business growth, strengthening collaboration with the Ministry and federations, and scaling sustainable initiatives nationwide.
#RwandaSports
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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.
Happy Heroes' Day Rwanda!
Right To Play Rwanda kicked off a 4days coaching & monitoring training for ECD Coordinators and DOS strengthening support for pre-primary teachers and improving school readiness for young learners, in Rubavu,Kayonza and Ruhango District.
Proud to celebrate two big wins for our Rwanda team and the leadership that drives us. 💪✨
👏🏽 Congrats to Amadou Cissé — Global Leadership Excellence Award.
🎉 Congrats to Marie Louise Akayezu — Global Top Collaborator Award.
Today, 26 Nov 2025, we marked 5 years of impact with the Dissemination & Closure Event for our Plug in Play and E-Training & Certification projects advancing learning through play and technology in Rwanda.
Thank you to @Rwanda_Edu, @REBRwanda, @NESA_Rwanda, teachers & partners.
Today, 30 Oct 2025, the State Minister of Education, Irere Claudette, visited GS Ruhango ADEPR with
@RightToPlayRw
through the Plug in Play Project. Students showcased smart tech innovations, proving how ICT transforms learning & inspires creativities.
Right To Play Rwanda joins Rwandans in remembrance as we mark the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
#Kwibuka31
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Sport is more than just a game. For 25 years, we’ve understood the transformative power of sport and have been champions for every child’s right to play. On #InternationalDayOfSportForDevelopmentAndPeace, join us in this celebration.
#SportIsMore #SportForDevelopment
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On April 6, we celebrate the #InternationalDayOfSportForDevelopmentAndPeace. In 2014, Right To Play helped establish this important day, rooted in our belief that play is a powerful tool for humanitarian and peace-building efforts. #RTP25 #SportForDevelopment #PowerOfPlay
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During the ongoing coaching training hosted @GSF_RC on #PowerToPedal project" with @Righttoplayrw, the coaches have covered topics on: Gender issues in community; Play & Sport; Sport & Psychosocial wellbeing; Coach's role & responsibilities as well as leading a cycling session.
