Our Stories
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International Day of Play
The theme of International Day of Play 2024 is #Play for All: Inclusivity, Creativity, and Joy, — a global call to celebrate the joy, creativity, and benefits of play in children’s development and overall well-being. This day underscores the…
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Learning through Play Training - Teacher Jeska shares her perspective
Thirty-six kilometres southwest of Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Terego district, is Alengu Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD). Like other ECDs within refugee settlements in Uganda, Alengu faces numerous challenges, some related to the large…
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TeamUp activities enhnacing PlayMatters' Goal of Children's Holistic Development
In January 2023, Angela, a 14-year-old pupil, embarked on a transformative journey by joining TeamUp activities at St. Joseph’s Kyabirikwa Primary School in Isingiro District, western, Uganda. Despite the school being closed for holidays at the time…
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Hope after conflict: PlayMatters Emergency Response Mechanism gives children another chance at learning
Fifteen-year-old Meisha Mohammed (above) is a leader at her school, Derek Woira Primary School in Dessie, Ethiopia. She raises awareness among fellow learners about water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and especially best hygiene practices. She…
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Collaboration is key in the success of the PlayMatters project
The PlayMatters consortium, along with representatives from education ministries in Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Uganda, convened for a three-day System Actor's workshop in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. This workshop aimed at fostering collaboration and…
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World Teachers’ Day: We celebrate the hard work of teachers in making learning possible
Research has shown that Learning through Play is a vital component of early childhood development, and it continues to be an effective and important approach in delivering learning throughout primary education. Learning through Play is key to…
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“Learning through Play has improved interaction with my learners,” – teacher Mohammed.
When the team from the International Rescue Committee registered teachers at Melkadida Host Community Primary School to participate in a training on Learning through Play in 2021, little did Teacher Mohammed know his teaching style was about to…
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Handling large classes made easy by Learning through Play
When you enter Teacher Shukuru’s class, you know from that moment that she understands Learning through Play! The Top Class at Bukere Primary School in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement is decorated with colourful teaching and learning materials, most of…
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PlayMatters commissions four renovated classroom blocks
PlayMatters and the district leadership commissioned four newly renovated classrooms in Palabek Refugee Settlement in Lamwo District, northern Uganda. The primary schools that have benefitted include Glory Land, Aywee, Bright Future and Beyogoya.…
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System Actors Workshop in Tanzania
PlayMatters held its second regional-level system actors’ workshop/event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, between August 16 and 18, 2023. The first workshop was held in Kampala, Uganda in 2021. Nearly 70 participants from education ministries and the…