Right To Play Pakistan

11/06/2026

A child at play isn't wasting time. They're building confidence. Learning to lead. Figuring out who they are. Play is a right and today, we celebrate it. On International Day of Play, we stand with every child who deserves a safe space to play, learn, and rise.

10/06/2026

Dr. Sadia Kamal , President of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (Workers), shared why play matters and why every child deserves it at last year's , celebrated in collaboration with Federal Directorate of Education . Her words stay with us as we gear up for .

27/05/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak!
May this Eid bring joy, togetherness, and smiles to every child and family.

22/05/2026

Pakistan's 1st Women's Football Symposium 2026 brought together leaders, coaches, athletes, and development professionals around one question: how do we revive women's football in Pakistan and build it to last?

Right To Play's Country Director Ali Khayam was part of that conversation and shared his valuable insights on improving access of football, and sports in general, in Pakistan.

Pakistan Football Federation also presented its landmark Women's Football Strategy 2026–2030, a roadmap to expand girls' access to football from grassroots to national level.

Sport is one of the most powerful tools we have for child development. But for girls to truly benefit, they need more than just access to the game, they need safe spaces where they can play freely, grow confidently, and be seen as athletes. When we invest in that, we invest in Pakistan's future.

14/05/2026

On May 13, a JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency delegation including Dr. Mizno Keiko and Ms. Kuriki Suzuka from JICA HQ, along with Chief Advisor Ms. Chiho Ohashi and the JICA-AQAL-III team, visited Middle Tech Non-Formal Education Centers managed by Indus Resource Centre (IRC) with support from Right To Play.

The team observed model lessons and interactive games promoting inclusion and confidence—especially among adolescent girls. This visit was followed by our meeting with Additional Secretary Dr. Fozia Khan and Director of Literacy & NFE Sindh Mr. Abdul Jabbar Mari to discuss expanding quality learning for out-of-school children.

This visit was a key highlight for us to key how play can be a powerful learning tool for OOSC.

08/05/2026

Right To Play, in collaboration with BARD Foundation , CARE Foundation Pakistan , and Lahore College for Women University LCWU , marked the International Day of Sport for Peace and Development by bringing together stakeholders, athletes, and young students to build a shared understanding of how sport goes beyond physical activity and is a powerful tool for driving social change in educational institutions and communities.

The day featured engaging discussions with experts from diverse sectors, sparking meaningful dialogue on the role of sport in development. And of course, the celebration wouldn’t be complete without action—participants also got hands-on experience in archery, truly embodying the spirit of sport.

06/05/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting H.E. Tarik Ali Khan, High Commissioner of Canada, for an energetic interaction with our young football enthusiasts as part of our CFLI-supported initiative.

It was fantastic to see him join the girls on the field, sharing a few fun moments over football while also discussing FIFA and the powerful role sports can play in shaping perspectives.

05/05/2026

04/05/2026

A milestone moment for education in Pakistan.

Today, Right To Play has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Pakistan , in collaboration with the Federal Directorate of Education embedding Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through play into all primary government schools of Islamabad.

The MoU signing was overseen by the honorable Federal Minister Mr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Secretary MoFE&PT Mr. Nadeem Mahbub, Country Director Right To Play International Mr. Ali Khayam and DG FDE, Mr. Junaid Akhlaq.

Through this collaboration, teachers will be enabled to effectively use play based learning to inculcate social emotional learning among children. We are excited and proud of this partnership and what it means for children across the FDE schools.

30/04/2026

Congrats to our MVP of the Week, Afzal Khan! 🏆 Finance Manager, strategic leader & the driving force behind Right To Play's finance excellence. Keep shining, Afzal! ✨