The power of playful learning
Every child deserves to grow up with joy, confidence, and the chance to shape their own future. In many rural schools across East and Southern Africa, that chance begins with play. That’s why we train primary school teachers in Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, and Zambia to use playful learning in their classrooms.
By using sports and play, teachers learn how to create safe, joyful, and inclusive learning environments, with a special focus on including girls and children with disabilities. Through specially designed games, children practice important life skills and learn about health and social topics. This way, children are encouraged to come to school, stay in school, and grow into resilient young people with a positive outlook on the future.
This program has been a life changing experience and has opened my mind to a world of possibilities.
– Teacher McDonald, Malawi
Our results
1.234
teachers are trained
856.690
children play at schools and in their communities
289
schools in our program
14
average increase in enrollment
24
average decrease in dropout
Stop Right Now!
In the game Stop Right Now, children learn how to set their limits verbally and non-verbally, but also to respect each other and to stop as soon as someone indicates their limit. In this way children become assertive, they stand up for themselves and each other and they dare to say ‘STOP’ to unwanted (sexual) behaviour.
A day through the eyes of Kelvin and Gertrude
What is it like growing up in rural East Africa and playing sports and games at school? Kelvin and Gertrude take you for a day.
