ANNUAL REPORT 2012
One Organization
One vision
One million children
ONE MILLION!
In 2008, we set ourselves
the goal to reach one million
children through regular
weekly play programs
by the end of 2012.
We did it!
Table of Contents
Message From our CEO..............................................2
NATIONAL OFFICES
At A Glance.................................................................3
Canada......................................................................22
Where We Work.........................................................4
The Netherlands.......................................................24
How We Impact..........................................................6
Norway......................................................................26
Switzerland...............................................................28
OUR IMPACT
United Kingdom.......................................................30
We Help Children Learn............................................8
United States............................................................32
We Promote Health.................................................. 10
We Develop Communities........................................ 12
Financial Statements 2012.......................................34
We Build Peace......................................................... 14
International Board of Directors..............................38
We Ensure Gender Equality..................................... 16
Honorary Board Members.......................................39
We Protect Children..................................................17
Regional Supporters.................................................40
Advocacy: Sport for Development and Peace.......... 18
Inspiration: Athlete Ambassadors........................... 19
Funding: Government Departments
and UN Agencies .....................................................20
Partners: Global and Corporate.............................. 21
mission
Vision
Our vision is a
healthy and safe
world through the
power of sport
and play.
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A million thanks to
our donors, supporters,
partners, staff and
volunteers worldwide.
We could not have
done it without you!
Our mission is to use
sport and play to educate
and empower children
and youth to overcome
the effects of poverty,
conflict, and disease
in disadvantaged
communities.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
at a glance
When I started Right To Play, our goals were many,
but the most important has always been to create
opportunities for as many children as possible to
access quality play programs. We began in 2000, reaching
We believe that the power
of play can transform
a child’s life.
Reaching one million children through regular
weekly sport and play activities is one of our greatest
accomplishments. My thanks go to our committed
staff and dedicated volunteer Coaches who deliver our
programs worldwide. In 2012, our Coach base grew
by almost 13% to more than 13,500 globally, 56% of
which are female. It is exciting to see these women in
leadership positions who break down barriers and
are role models for both girls and boys.
In 2012, we worked with The Bridgespan Group to
develop our new five-year strategic plan. Already, this
partnership has resulted in a much more developed
strategy, including an improved Theory of Change,
measurement strategy and clearer direction to create
sustainable work. Over the next five years, we are
committed to creating quality programs, learning from
and improving on what we do, proving our results, and
building the organization to sustainable scale. I welcome
you to learn about our methodology, and how we leverage
our operations in more than 20 countries.
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Also in 2012, we introduced our child protection and
gender equality resources. As part of our commitment
to protect children and improve women’s opportunities
worldwide, both resources are available online to
download and use. We hope that in sharing these
resources, similar organizations and like-minded people
will work toward creating a safer and healthier society.
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This past year marked the end of Bob Myers’ tenure as
Chair of our International Board of Directors. It has
been my honour to work with him, and I am grateful
for his dedication, guidance, advice and passion for
our work. I am thrilled that he will remain on our
International Board.
Having reached the one million children milestone
is an achievement of which we can all be proud.
This accomplishment would not have been possible
without your support. Thank you for every kind word
of encouragement and every donation. Together we
will continue to bring change to the lives of children
around the world. As we embark on our new strategic
plan in 2013, we are evermore motivated to grow
our reach through the power of play, because
when children play, the world wins.
Sincerely,
WHY IS PLAY IMPORTANT?
Play is a tool for education and health. It can bring entire
communities together and inspire every individual. We
design games that teach lessons - a game of football can
teach children about tolerance and peace, a game of tag
can teach about malaria. Play helps teach important life
lessons and develop skills like cooperation, leadership
and teamwork. Play provides a retreat from adversity
and brings much-needed joy and laughter to the lives
of children, allowing kids to be kids.
WHAT DO WE DO? WE TEACH THROUGH PLAY.
We Help Children Learn by improving academic
performance through using games as a tool for education,
fostering physical, cognitive and social development.
Johann Olav Koss
President and CEO
We Promote Health by encouraging physical fitness,
mobilizing communities around national health issues,
and educating about disease prevention priorities
including HIV and AIDS, malaria and immunization.
“It has been an
honour and a privilege to chair
Right To Play’s International Board of
Directors these past six years. Since joining, it
has been immensely rewarding to see Johann’s
vision come to life. I have been inspired by our growth
and the tangible results that are coming out
of the programs; but most of all, I am in awe of the impact
that Right To Play is having worldwide. The opportunity
to witness the power of play in the lives of children who
otherwise face some of the world’s most difficult
circumstances, is an incredible gift that I hold very close
to my heart. My work with the Board of Directors and
the dedicated Right To Play staff and volunteers will
provide me with wonderful memories
for many years to come.”
- Bob Myers
Chair, International
Board of Directors
We Build Peace by teaching conflict resolution and
peace building skills, while helping heal children and
communities affected by war.
We Develop Communities by engaging local staff
and volunteers and partnering with local organizations
to build infrastructure.
HOW DO WE DO IT?
We train local Coaches, who are either community
leaders or teachers, in our specially-designed programs.
These Coaches implement our programs based on
the needs of their communities. We also encourage
leadership at all ages by providing youth with unique
opportunities. Junior Leaders, some as young as
eight-years-old, are sharing what they have learned with
others, developing leadership skills and self-confidence.
They are becoming mentors to younger children
in their communities.
WHAT’S NEXT?
As outlined in our new five-year Strategic Plan
(2013-2017), we will strive to double our revenue
and reach two million children in the next five years.
As pioneers in the field of Sport for Development and
Peace, our goal is to ensure every child’s right to play,
and to provide children living amidst poverty, disease
and conflict with the tools they need to plan for and
realize a better future.
Guided by
our Values:
We Care,
We Do,
We Commit,
We Play,
We are a Team.
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just over 37,000 children. In 2008 we set our sights on an ambitious
goal: reach one million children by 2012. We did it!
In 2012, through our dedicated network
of more than 13,500 local volunteer
Coaches and 600 staff, we reached
one million children in more than
20 countries around the world.
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Where we work
our team
In 2012, Right To Play offered
programs in the following countries:
ASIA
China
Pakistan
Thailand
AFRICA
Benin
Burundi
Ethiopia
Ghana
Liberia
Kenya
Mali
Mozambique
Rwanda
South Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
600+
Global Staff
Peru
MIDDLE EAST
Jordan
Lebanon
Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza)
PILOT PROGRAMS
Junior Leaders
13,500+
300+
•REGIONAL OFFICES
LATIN AMERICA
6,300+
Local Coaches
Athlete
Ambassadors
Ghana
Peru
Uganda
Lebanon
Thailand
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Staff at HQ
in Toronto, Canada
1,000,000
•NATIONAL OFFICES
Canada
The Netherlands
Norway
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Norway
United States
Our Reach
Norway
Canada
UK
Netherlands
Switzerland
Toronto
USA
International
Headquarters in
Toronto, Canada
Lebanon
Palestinian Territories
Pakistan
(West Bank and Gaza)
Mali
Liberia
Thailand
Benin
South Ethiopia
Sudan
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Uganda
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Rwanda
Burundi
Peru
Kenya
Tanzania
Mozambique
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Ghana
China
Jordan
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How We Impact
Ultimately, we are working to foster behaviour change
– a complex process that involves much more than
simply building knowledge and awareness. It involves
developing skills that will help children build and
maintain self-esteem, resist peer-pressure,
problem-solve and communicate.
Our innovative methodology is designed to ensure that
both children and communities can put the skills and
attitudes learned through our programs into practice. It
is founded on a unique understanding of social learning
theory and child development needs. Through repetitive
play – playing sport and playing games – we help children
transition through critical stages, from an unaware state
through the adoption of new behaviours to the active use
of those behaviours within their community.
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WE DESIGN PROGRAMS
TO FIT SPECIFIC NEEDS
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When designing our programs, we work with each
community to understand the specific challenges
and assets they and their children have, tailoring our
programs to meet their needs. Whether it is HIV and
AIDS awareness, hygiene or conflict resolution, we ask
the questions, “Where are we?” and “Where do we want
to be?” From those answers, and through consultation
with expert educators, local partners and community
members, we shape the best possible play programs to
facilitate fun learning.
KEY FACTORS NEEDED TO
SUPPORT BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
1. Supportive Environments: Role models, family,
Coaches, teachers, and peers play an important role in
helping people adopt new behaviours.
2. Essential Life Skills: Developing the ability to
manage stress, resist peer-pressure, communicate, make
decisions, set goals, motivate and lead others.
3. Play Repetition: Giving children and youth the
opportunity to practice skills, knowledge, and attitudes
that contribute to change.
4. Healthy Attitudes: Learning self-esteem,
confidence, hope, optimism, empathy, compassion, and
motivation.
5. Knowledge: Acquiring facts about HIV and AIDS,
for example, risk reduction behaviours, impacts of
stigma, etc.
MONITORING AND EVALUATING
FOR CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
Right To Play systematically gathers and analyzes
information from all project locations for the purpose
of measuring our impact and continually improving
our program delivery. In addition to pursuing steady
improvement, we are committed to rigorous evaluation;
through an in-depth understanding of program impact
we can continue towards sustainable change, and
contribute to a broader evidence base in Sport for
Development and Peace.
A STRATEGY FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
An experiential approach to learning is a key aspect of
our Coach training workshops. During each play session,
Coaches introduce and reinforce the key messages
of each activity through guided opening and closing
discussions. Reflect-Connect-Apply is a teaching strategy
that guides learners through three-steps that help them
to process their experience:
1. Reflect: What did I just experience? Children are
taught the vocabulary to share their ideas and feelings
and to respect those of their peers.
2. Connect: How does this experience relate to earlier
ones? How does it connect to what I already know,
believe or feel? Does it reinforce or expand my view?
3. Apply: How can I use what I have learned from
this experience? How can I use it in similar situations?
How can I use this learning to benefit myself, and
my community?
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RIGHT TO PLAY PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL
BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY
THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
Partnerships are an important part of our approach
to programming. By collaborating with, and training
community leaders, such as teachers, early childhood
educators, and staff from other Non-Governmental
Organizations or Community-Based Organizations, we
are able to foster a sense of local ownership that will
ensure a lasting impact. By training local youth and
adults as Coaches, we are able to expand the reach of
our programs and impart valuable leadership skills to
the next generation.
ADVOCATING FOR PLAY AROUND THE WORLD
We are committed to every child’s right to play and take
an active role in facilitating research and promoting
advocacy in this area – particularly the use of play
(both through games and sports) as development tools.
Our aim is to engage key decision-makers from the
development, sport, business, media and government
sectors to ensure every child benefits from the positive
power of play. We engage with governments and political
decision-makers to show the value of integrating play
into national and international development policies.
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THEORY OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
Right To Play has developed a delivery model based on
clearly defined roles and responsibilities at each level of
leadership, for both staff and volunteers. At each level,
we are mentors and teachers to the level directly below.
Project Coordinators (PC), for example, are responsible
for the skills and leadership training of the Supervisors,
who, in turn, are responsible for Coach/Teacher Trainers
and so on. We train local volunteers to become the
Coaches that run our programs who then become positive
role models for individual and community leadership.
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children play, they open up and learn basic life skills like respect,
communication and teamwork. The way we work also promotes trust
within the communities where we operate, helping to build lasting
relationships and sustainable programs.
A DELIVERY MODEL THAT
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THROUGH PLAY, WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO
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ONE OF ONE MILLION: Daphine,
Future President of Uganda
We believe that play is a powerful tool for education.
At the core of all of our play programs is one very important thing:
learning. Play puts children at ease, allows them to have fun, interact
with their peers and test their limits. Our approach to play-based
education sets kids on a course toward brighter futures and helps
make the learning last.
Play is changing the way kids learn
We train teachers to create more positive, child-centered
classrooms through play. In Pakistan, we reached more
than 160,300 children in 2012. By showing teachers how
to engage students through play, they have shifted away
from corporal punishment. As a result, participation
has increased and children are more engaged in class
discussions. According to their progress records,
students exposed to Right To Play’s methodology in
the classroom perform better than those who are not.
results are being seen
around the world
Formerly disruptive children are now demonstrating
positive behaviours and becoming leaders within their
classrooms. A report from Uganda reveals children
participating in our programs achieve significantly
higher scores in evaluations of life skills development
than non-participating children. They score 25% higher
in self-esteem alone.
Making room for play
A child cannot play and learn effectively if they do not
feel secure. Creating safe, protective spaces for play is
critical to the success of our programs. In South Sudan,
we worked with United Nations Mission in South Sudan
(UNMISS) to build playgrounds for two primary schools.
The new play spaces helped to launch new physical
education programs that reached 500 students a month
in weekly activities. In 2012, we helped to build
or repair more than 200 play spaces worldwide. In
one Rwandan school, a safe play space we built has
contributed to increasing student enrolment by 32%.
Teaming up with governments
and NGOs for a common cause
In China, millions of rural children do not have the
opportunity to attend kindergarten. To better prepare
teachers for children who enter school at the primary
level, we are working with government agencies,
institutions and NGOs to improve early childhood
education and help children adapt to the classroom
when they begin school.
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Where access to kindergarten is available, we are
working in partnership with the Hand-In-Hand Plan
(HIH) to train kindergarten teachers in play-based
learning methods and to help build and operate
child-friendly kindergartens in rural areas.
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“Right To Play games teach us to be confident. And
if you want to be the President of Uganda, you must
be confident.”
When Daphine joined our programs at the age of four, she
was a shy girl, without the confidence to speak for herself.
Fast forward 10 years and meet Junior Leader Daphine –
the future of Uganda.
Not every young girl growing up in Kampala plans
to be the President one day. Neither did Daphine in
the beginning. According to her father, she showed
more interest in sleeping than being active. “Her
performance in school was not the best and she had
very few friends.”
After several years participating in our programs,
Daphine began showing hints of leadership, eventually
asking her Coach if she could help lead a class activity.
Now 14, Daphine has gone from performing poorly in
school and showing little enthusiasm during her free
time, to becoming a star in her community – and a top
student. THE top student, in fact.
Last year in national standardized testing,
Daphine got the top score for her age in all
of Uganda.
More than
93%
“Because Right To Play games keep me physically fit,
when I’m in class my brain is always alert,” she said.
“When exam time comes, I remember what the
teacher told me.”
Her impact is evident. When youth hear that Daphine is
coming back from her senior-level school, they organize
a play party for her to lead. “By the time she reaches
home, very many children are at our house already,”
says her father.
“If I decide to follow politics, it will be easy for me to
become the President, since I will have the confidence
to speak to many people.”
Too many rural children in China lack access
to quality education. We’re working with our
partners to make a change.
EDUCATION
The young leader credits her success to her involvement
with Right To Play.
She has gained the trust and confidence of children
and adults alike in her community, and encourages all
children to play and learn – marks of a great leader.
Children in Pakistan are more engaged
in their education as a result of play
being incorporated into their curriculum.
Pictured here as a young Junior Leader,
Daphine’s exposure to our programs
helped her develop her talent as a leader.
of children
reported high levels of
communication skills,
respect, self-esteem
and peer support*
93%
of children reported
positive leadership skills
compared to 78%
non-participating
children*
*Results from Uganda
Evaluation 2011
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We Help Children Learn
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We promote health
Disease Prevention
We believe that through playing sports and games,
children can learn how to stay healthy. Through specially-
More than just a game
From washing hands to promoting acceptance, our
games are designed to tackle priority health issues in
the communities where we work. For example, we use
a game called One of Us, All of Us to teach kids about
HIV and AIDS. Two teams scatter within an area, with
players told to stay where they’re standing. As Team A
tries to pass the ball 10 times in succession, Team B
tries to intercept. If they’re successful, roles reverse.
While play is always fun, the post-game discussion – part
of our Reflect-Connect-Apply methodology – is where
the real lessons are learned. Following the game,
Coach-led discussions help the children reflect on their
teamwork, and challenges them to apply what they’ve
learned to real life situations – like how to prevent
HIV and AIDS.
Through play, we educate children about diseases and
other health issues that affect their community. That
knowledge and confidence is helping them create change
for themselves.
Local Junior Leaders in Benin organized an awareness
campaign for malaria prevention after discovering that
farmers were misusing government-distributed bed
nets to create greenhouses for tomato nurseries. After
playing an adapted game of football focused on malaria
symptoms and prevention, more than 120 children and
youth and over 60 parents held discussions stressing
the importance of using bed nets properly.
In Ghana, Right To Play youth groups organized a
clean-up exercise in a local market, with health and
government officials on hand. Hygiene and sanitation
equipment, including water barrels, brooms and
shovels were also donated to help the groups adopt
regular clean-up activities.
In Tanzania, we partnered with municipal and ward
officials from three regions to help put on five HIV and
AIDS community awareness events focused on behaviour
change and reducing stigma. The events reached more
than 2,700 children and more than 3,700 community
members. A follow-up evaluation concluded:
• 87% of participants could explain
how HIV is spread.
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• 76% were ready to share meals with
people living with HIV and AIDS.
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77%
Taking proactive measures
Working with others
•89% had no problem with being in a class with
a student or teacher living with the disease.
A simple game can make a serious issue
fun to learn about. Children who learn
about disease become advocates for
prevention in their communities.
95%
of children knew at least
one symptom of
tuberculosis vs. 77% of
non-participating
children*
of children knew
non-sexual methods of
contracting HIV and AIDS vs.
70% of non-participating
children*
88%
of children knew vaccines could
protect them from tuberculosis
vs. 47% of non-participating
children*
97%
of children were aware
of HIV and AIDS vs. 81%
non-participating
children*
*Stats from our Ethiopia report 2012
ONE OF ONE MILLION: Jazmín,
SMALL STEPS TO GIANT LEAPS
“Jazmín is always trying to improve her jumps,” says
Graciela Meza Povis, principal of her primary school in
San Mateo de Huanchor, Peru.
With a focus equalled to that of a Peruvian track star,
she’s working on being the best jumper in her class.
A modest achievement for some, but an enormous step
for a girl who, one year ago, could hardly walk – never
mind run and jump.
She’s come a long way. Her mother says her walking is
better and she no longer stammers when speaking.
“Jazmín is one of the students in whom we have been
able to observe significant improvement as a result of
Right To Play,” Graciela says.
Improvement, by leaps and bounds.
The difference came when her teachers began using play
as a means of education.
Born with a physical disability that severely limited her
mobility, Jazmín was often excluded from schoolyard
activities. Without the opportunity to play with her
classmates, she became shy and withdrawn.
Then in 2011, we trained teachers in her school as
Coaches and play was brought from the schoolyard
into the classroom.
Now walking, Jazmín is proof that
encouragement can make what
seems impossible, possible.
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designed games and critical discussions guided by a Coach, play can
transfer important health messages and teach children how to
prevent diseases like malaria, HIV and AIDS.
98%
of children correctly
identified how measles
are spread vs. 33% of
non-participating
children*
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We develop communities
Uganda’s Next Generation
of Change Makers
We believe that by empowering one child, you can create
lasting community impact. Equipping the leaders of tomorrow
Uganda’s children are hard at work
in the classroom.
with important life skills will help them inspire key decision-makers in
their communities to work towards long-term, sustainable growth.
PLAY GIVES YOUTH A SECOND CHANCE
Following the success of our Life Skills Development
Program, which targets children in schools across seven
of Thailand’s provinces, the Thai Ministry of Justice
proposed using play to help young offenders in the
country’s rehabilitation centres. We reach about 500
incarcerated youth in four centres, giving them a chance
to develop leadership and team-building skills – both
essential to their rehabilitation.
Play activities, on-site counselling and supervision by
Right To Play staff and trained volunteer Coaches are
assisting these vulnerable youth to develop the strength
that will help them make better choices and lead more
positive lifestyles once they are released.
JUNIOR LEADERS: EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS
A community’s future depends on the involvement of
its young people. Our Junior Leader Approach involves
young people in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of play-based learning activities to develop
their leadership skills. As leaders, they become invested
in their communities and inspired to make life-long
changes to benefit the greater good.
ENABLING THROUGH DISABILITY
In the Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza) eight
Junior Leaders (ages 17-24) are doing what’s expected of
them – they’re running play activities for others kids.
But each of these exceptional Junior Leaders is living with
a disability. These youth have taken on the task of leading
their own play sessions to give other children living with
disabilities a chance to play.
They have carefully modified the play activities to
include all participants. At the same time, by getting
all kids involved, they’re showcasing their abilities to
the community.
“It is beautiful to see these young Leaders facilitating
the discussions and the activities on their own,” says a
teacher who was present at the very first session they led.
“Not only do they use the skills they’ve learned, but they
also beam with self-confidence and hope for the future.”
Young children in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, gather
around simple wooden tables for a group reading
session. Today’s book is Where is the Baby? One child
reads aloud as the others follow along. Later, they
discuss the topics and play games related to the story.
In a classroom next door, older children engage in
a formal debate, complete with a chairperson who
maintains order. Whether learning to read or developing
public-speaking skills, Right To Play Coaches, teachers
and local partners are helping youth build critical
life skills.
Young children in Kampala,
Uganda, gather around simple
wooden tables for a group
reading session.
“I like working with children. They are the ones who
will change Africa,” says Coach Ssempala Ipolito.
“They are the leaders of tomorrow.”
The participants debate the day’s topic: Parents are the
worst perpetrators of child abuse. They discuss both
sides of the story on issues like single-parent families,
discipline, poverty and neglect.
“The children decide the topic themselves – something
that is relevant and important to them,” says Ssempala.
“We just guide them.”
Our programs help create open and safe environments.
Engaging youth to speak their minds, listen to their
peers, and explore problems from different angles helps
build their confidence, reason, opinions and critical
thinking skills.
This is the power of engaging young people in
community issues.
This is the power of play.
Community Development
In Uganda,
97%
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The involvement of youth in the health
and well-being of their community is
vital to its future. Photo: Nancy Farese
for Right To Play
Thailand’s incarcerated youth are
developing life-skills that will help them
transition back into their communities.
In 2012, Ghanian
Junior Leaders led a
community clean-up activity
to get rid of disease-causing
waste. To ensure the
sustainability of their efforts,
the District Assembly installed
10 street lights to discourage
people from defecating
in public.
*Results from Uganda
Evaluation 2011
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of children reported
they would turn
to their Coach for advice
if they had a problem.*
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ONE OF ONE MILLION: SALIMATOU,
FINDING PEACE IN PLAY
We believe that there is more to peace than the absence
of conflict. For peace to thrive in areas plagued by violence and
unrest, change must begin with the children. Learning at a young
age to settle disagreements with tolerance and words, and to accept
one another in spite of differences is where the peace-building
process begins.
Predicting a peaceful future
through play
When South Sudan formed its first government in
July 2011, James was invited to join the administration.
Joining the political ranks was clearly an opportunity
to affect change, but the army commander chose a
different route.
The father of three had joined Right To Play in 2002
when living in northern Uganda’s Imvepi Refugee
Camp. There, he became trained as a Coach and upon
his return to Sudan in 2006, began working with our
local office as a Coach Trainer. This, he decided,
was his calling.
“These children will be the people that change the
attitudes of South Sudan, and I’m proud to be a
part of that.”
James is just as proud of the changes that play has
brought about in himself. It has opened his mind and
enabled him to realize that skills can be learned through
seemingly simple activities. It wasn’t easy for James,
coming from the army, to perceive play as a tool for
development, but he has quickly learned its benefits.
“Right To Play transformed me into who I am now
and prepared me to instill leadership, confidence,
knowledge and conflict resolution skills in the
children of my country.”
Sixteen-year-old Salimatou arrived in the Malian capital,
Bamako, a traumatized youth. Fleeing the violence that
erupted in northern Mali in early 2012, she arrived
hesitant, aggressive and silent – a contradiction to the
girl who now leads play activities for her peers.
Conflict and internal unrest forced thousands of Malians
to flee their homes in search of safety. In response to the
large number of internally displaced families that sought
refuge in the relatively peaceful capital, Right To Play
expanded program activities to accommodate affected
children and provide them with the psycho-social
support that living through conflict requires.
Activities were organized in the centre of Niamakoro,
where Coach Alassane met the troubled Salimatou.
Though severely affected by conflict, her participation in
peace-building activities helped her begin to trust those
around her who wanted to help. Play allowed her to
express herself again.
Play has also helped Salimatou build the confidence and
trust to open up about her experience, which is helping
her begin to heal.
“What I think the children need - to realize peace here
in South Sudan - is to have play in common,” says
James. “The South Sudanese children and youth have
just come out of a war-ravaged country; their lives
are so shattered that they need rehabilitation.”
Children who have witnessed or fled
violence require psycho-social support to
help them regain their trust in others.
“Thanks to attending the centre and my participation in
the games and sport activities, I recovered my state of
mind; I made friends,” she says.
Salimatou’s positive behaviour change is visible in the
leadership role she now takes among other displaced
children. As a leader, she wants to make a sustainable
change by helping other children recover from conflict
using Right To Play’s peace-building activities.
Being a Coach isn’t easy. The effects of war are many,
and children who have experienced conflict can be
distrusting of others – adults in particular.
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Using games that demonstrate the benefit of teamwork,
James teaches children fair play, equality, and respect
for others.
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In Ethiopia,
53%
“If you look at participants in our programs, you see
they are multi-ethnic children from all different groups
in South Sudan. As they grow up, they know what it
means to be a friend, what is meant by fair play and
how to react to different challenges,” says James.
of children reported
they would respond
to conflict peacefully,
compared to only 35%
of non-participating
children.*
In South Sudan, play is
helping children realize
a more peaceful future.
*Results from Ethiopia
Evaluation 2012
Peaceful Resolution
Results from a
study conducted in
Liberia, showed that
when participating
in structured activities,
children who played together
within a set of rules
displayed less violent
behaviour.*
*Liberia 2011
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We build peace
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WE ENSURE gender equality
WE PROTECT CHILDREN
We believe that every child has the potential to be
a leader. A world leader, a community leader, a leader at school,
We believe that every child has the right to BE SAFE.
or a leader in the home. In order for children to fulfill their potential,
they need equal opportunity, regardless of gender. By fostering
access to play, we are working to ensure that both girls and boys
have the chance to learn the skills necessary to reach their goals
and contribute to their communities.
GETTING IT IN WRITING
The Right To Play Global Gender Policy was approved
in March 2012 as a part of our commitment to gender
equality organization-wide. The policy serves to:
a) Formalize and improve gender equality across
all of our programs;
b) Promote equal participation of females and males
in sport and play activities and decision-making;
Coaches like Faeda Al Awamreh in Jordan are seeing
change both within themselves and the next generation.
Given little opportunity to play as a child, it was not until
she became a Coach in her late-30s that Faeda realized
the true power of play.
“Sport and play are a form of liberation; they open your
mind to where you can learn so many amazing values.
This changed my way of thinking and I reflect that to
the children I teach.”
Underpinning all of our work is a commitment to child protection.
We dedicate ourselves to ensuring that they can play in the absence
of violence, fear, abuse and neglect – so that they can learn, grow,
and reach their full potential.
PROTECT EVERY CHILD
CHILD PROTECTION CLUBS
Building on the success of our Child Protection Policy
implemented in 2011, this year we also finalized the
Child Protection Implementation Guidebook.
In Dodoma, Tanzania, Coaches and the local child
protection clubs have successfully lobbied to have
otherwise-ignored cases of sexual violence against
students heard in court. Their advocacy has also
convinced the Regional Police Commander to begin
local school visits to advise students on how to protect
themselves from abuse, and where to turn for support.
Due to increasing requests by industry peers, this year
our games and coaching manual, Creating a Safer World:
Child Rights, Participation and Protection, was made
available to the public. The resource contains a workbook
for Coaches, and a play manual with more than 70 unique
child rights and protection-themed games.
While it’s important that our staff, Coaches and partners
have the skills to address child protection issues, we are
also dedicated to ensuring that children know, and can
advocate for, their own rights.
c) Ensure a gender-sensitive organizational culture.
In 2012, the number of female Coaches leading our
programs internationally hit 56% - a 6% increase over
2011. This means there are more women taking an active
role in their communities. It also means girls and boys
in our programs have more female role models to
look up to.
ONE OF ONE MILLION: DENIS, CHILD PROTECTION ADVOCATE
“I believe that change is on the way. It does not happen
overnight, but needs patience, perseverance and belief
in what we do.”
Standing in front of his peers, teachers, parents, visitors and officials, 13-year-old Denis
proudly tells his community in Rwanda about the work of Kanyundo Primary School’s
Child Protection Club, of which he is President.
It is the Day of the African Child, and Denis speaks about
a group of indigenous children kept out of school that
motivated the Club to begin a community awareness
campaign on the importance of education.
ONE OF ONE MILLION: GLORIA, CLASS PREFECT
“The parents chased us away every time we went to
try and talk to them, but we never felt discouraged,”
says Denis.
Gloria used to avoid attention. Now, she’s the outspoken class Prefect.
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A few years ago, Gloria was shy and self-conscious;
she refused to speak up in class, or even during
recess. “I was afraid to make friends, thinking
I would not be accepted,” she admits.
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But now, the 13-year-old Ghanian radiates confidence
as Class Prefect, becoming the first girl ever to hold
this position. The solution wasn’t complex. Right To
Play games that focused on self-esteem, confidence
and cooperation gave Gloria the courage to join in
and make friends.
It just took a little play.
“Since I joined the play sessions, I always get
the chance to talk and work as a team with
other children.”
With persistence, they convinced the parents to hear
their message.
Impressed with the Club’s success, authorities from
municipal and district levels have recommended that
other schools and clubs in Rwanda follow Kanyundo’s
lead. There is no doubt that Denis will continue to
be a leader.
“They told us they understood, but they did not have
the money to send their children to school.”
“My dedication to the cause gets stronger
and stronger every day.”
49%
of the one million
children we’re reaching
through weekly play
activities are girls.
When given the opportunity,
girls take a leadership role and
demonstrate just how strong
and powerful they are.
The club took on the cause, turning to their teachers,
community members and local authorities for help.
Together, they raised enough money to buy uniforms,
shoes and basic school supplies for 25 children, of whom
they also look after in school.
KEEPING
KIDS SAFE
At 13-years-old, and the
President of his school’s
child protection club, Denis
is already demonstrating his
potential as a future leader.
Right To Play is part of the
International Working Group
for Safeguarding Children in
Sport that develops standards used
as a benchmark of best practices
for child protection
in sport and Sport for
Development organizations.
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COACHES FOR GIRLS TO EMULATE
Witnessing the impact of play on girls, Faeda is
optimistic that they will be the leaders of their generation.
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ADVOCACY: SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
INSPIRATION: athlete AMBASSADORS
In 2012, Right To Play was involved in several
global advocacy initiatives to raise awareness for the
Our Athlete Ambassadors are ideal advocates for our
Our work is guided by the United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child, specifically Article 31 – the
child’s right to play. While play is now widely recognized
as a right, it demands greater attention. Through our
partnership with the International Association for Play,
we joined a pool of experts to advance the ‘right to play’
within the United Nations General Assembly.
We were also invited to join UNESCO’s Permanent
Consultative Council (PCC) in 2012, an advisory group
within the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical
Education and Sport (CIGEPS). As part of the PCC, we
work with key sport federations, UN agencies and NGOs
to support CIGEPS in its aim to promote the value of
sport and play, and their inclusion in public policy.
We worked with governments worldwide to support the
use of sport and play in national policies and strategies,
such as:
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•The organization of a forum on Sport for
Development and Peace in Tanzania, in partnership
with the Tanzanian Ministry of Information, Youth,
Culture and Sport (MIYCS) and the British Council.
Recommendations emphasized sport’s role as a
significant contributor to the National Strategy on
Poverty Reduction and Income Generation, and
encouraged the inclusion of Sport for Development
and Peace into Tanzania’s National Sport
Development Policy.
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Advancing the Global Conversation
In addition to our global policy work, we focused on
raising awareness and advancing best practices around
the use of sport and play for development. Building
on the momentum created from our first commitment
to the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in 2008, we
committed to a three-year program called ConnectEd:
Promoting Quality Education and Leadership
through Sport and Play. Through this program, we
aim to improve the quality of education across West
and Francophone Africa, while building life skills and
leadership capabilities in more than 150,000 children
and youth. It further aims to raise the profile of Sport for
Development and Peace amongst the wide network of
CGI members.
After taking part in the Beyond Sport Summit in June
of 2012, we joined a core steering committee to finalize
and promote global child safeguarding standards for
sport and Sport for Development organizations, and
promote their implementation around the world.
We also supported the establishment of the newly
formed International Child Protection Network of
Canada (ICPNC), focused on strengthening Canadian
policy engagement, and improving child protection
policies and programs among Canadian International
Development NGOs.
DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT
Canadian speed skater Clara Hughes has been involved
with us since the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, where
she made her first donation to Right To Play. She has
continued to inspire others with her passion, raising
a significant amount of awareness and funds for
Right To Play. Since the start, Clara has been one of our
most active Athlete Ambassadors, dedicating her time to
improving the lives of children around the world through
play. Her continued commitment to us hit a new level
when Clara joined our International Board of Directors
in 2012.
AN OLYMPIC SUMMER
On the morning of the Opening Ceremonies of the
London 2012 Olympic Games, an international team of
Athlete Ambassadors took part in an event hosted by the
US First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative in
the British capital. The roster included Olympians - both
past and present – a delight for the many children who
were able to meet and play with some of their sporting
heroes. As experts in providing play activities for young
people around the world, we were invited to run three
play stations where children could experience our
unique and impactful play activities.
With Athlete Ambassadors competing at the Games, our
global team quickly became dubbed the “Right To Play
Nation.” Winning more than 30 medals between them,
the fantastic performances of each one of our Athlete
Ambassadors, both on and off the field of play, motivated
our supporters to contribute and inspired children
in our programs.
ON AND OFF THE FIELD
In 2012, a number of Athlete Ambassadors had the
opportunity to visit the field and see the impact of our
programs firsthand. Athlete visits, like Olympic cyclist
Mark Cavendish’s October trip to Tanzania, serve not
only to motivate and inspire children, but also raise
awareness about our mission. Accompanied by a Sky
Sports News crew, Cavendish’s trip received international
attention. Some of our other high profile visits included
Norwegian professional golfer Suzann Pettersen’s trip to
Mozambique, and US track and field Olympian Allyson
Felix’s visit to our programs in Uganda.
•Recommendations made to Ghana’s National Council
on Disability for its draft policy on persons living
with a disability, and to Ghana’s National School
Sports Policy to advance sport and play as a tool
for development.
•Support provided to the Ministry of Sport and
Culture during the review of the National Sport
Policy in Rwanda.
•The implementation of sport and play programs and
activities for at-risk youth in the Thailand justice system
leading to the national recognition of the value of Sport
for Development and Peace by the Ministry of Justice.
Trips to our programs by Athlete Ambassadors, such as
Norwegian golf pro Suzann Pettersen, are important for
the children and the athletes.
A long-time Athlete Ambassador, Clara Hughes
joined our International Board in 2012.
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Sport for Development and Peace movement and its role in
contributing to development objectives, as well as enhancing
policy and programs at the local, national and global level.
work because they have experienced the true power of play firsthand.
As role models they inspire children and embody the best values of
sport. Moreover, our Athlete Ambassadors recognize the impact play
can have in shaping a better future. We are fortunate to be supported
by a team of more than 300 professional and Olympic athletes from
more than 40 countries, who lend us their voices to raise awareness
for our cause.
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FUNDING: Government Departments
and UN Agencies
We would like to thank the
following government departments
and United Nations agencies for
their generous support:
PARTNERS: GLOBAL AND CORPORATE
Right To Play would like to acknowledge the critical role
of our Global and Corporate Partners whose contributions
enable us to make a significant impact in children’s lives and communities
around the world. We are grateful for their ongoing support.
Global Partners
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
UK Sport
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
Chelsea Football Club (CFC)
INTERNATIONAL SKI FEDERATION (FIS)
This relationship is much more than a logo. As a part of their summer
2012 pre-season tour in Asia, we teamed up with Chelsea FC and Barclays
Spaces for Sports to launch a Football for Development program in
Hong Kong. The program’s aim is to reach 6,000 local children, and
provide them with positive diversions away from crime, anti-social
behaviour and gang culture.
Polycom
Our six-year global partnership with Chelsea Football Club reached an
incredible milestone in 2012. Chelsea added our logo to the back of their
UEFA Champions League shirts during their 2011-2012 football season
and on May 19th, a global audience of 300 million people was reminded
of everyone’s right to play. As the first English Premier League club to add
a charity logo to their Champions League kit, Chelsea wore those three
powerful words – Right To Play – all the way to the Champions League
trophy, and continues to wear our logo throughout their
2012-2013 campaign.
Chelsea have been instrumental in developing our football-themed
programs which are now helping us reach more than 120,000 children
across 15 countries. As a testament to the impact of our work together,
in November 2012, we extended our partnership with Chelsea for
three more years.
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
Specialized is a leading worldwide manufacturer of performance bicycles
and apparel that sponsored a number of bike rides in the United Kingdom,
The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, the United States and Canada to
raise funds and profile for Right To Play. The success of the partnership saw
significant funds and media attention generated for Right To Play worldwide.
Right To Play and the International Ski Federation (FIS) have partnered
since 2008, working together to promote Sport for Development and our
mutual goals of child and community development and health. Over the
course of the five-year partnership, Right To Play has been represented
as the charity of choice at numerous FIS World Cup races, including the
FIS Alpine World Championships in Europe in 2011. The partnership
has seen many well-known international ski greats join Right To Play
as Athlete Ambassadors, whose visibility has helped raise our profile
worldwide. As our partnership with FIS continues to develop we are
looking forward to our collaboration on activities throughout the
2013-2014 season and beyond.
In April 2012, Polycom announced its philanthropic partnership
with Right To Play. The generous donation of funding and Polycom®
RealPresence® video collaboration solutions has helped Right To Play
improve global communications and bring together the worldwide
Right To Play community for face-to-face meetings.
As the global leader in open, standards-based unified communications
and collaboration (UC&C), Polycom demonstrated their expertise and
innovation during the London 2012 Olympic Games, where they connected
Right To Play Athlete Ambassadors with children in Rwanda. Using
Polycom video collaboration solutions, athletes were able to meet and talk
with children affected by conflict, poverty and disease, and inspire them
with their passion for sport and play.
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Goldman Sachs
MasterCard Worldwide
MasterCard is a technology company in the global payments industry,
which in 2012 launched a joint-initiative with Right To Play for the
development and implementation of the new Financial Fitness Program.
Working with children and youth in Thailand and Peru, more than 1,500
youth participated in the Financial Fitness Program. The success of the
program created an increased understanding and ability for youth to
manage their money wisely, along with an improved knowledge and ability
of children and youth to plan, lead and assess a community-based event.
Goldman Sachs Gives is a registered charity and a donor-advised fund,
from which current and former Goldman Sachs partners can recommend
grants to qualified non-profit organizations. In the summer of 2011,
GS Gives and Right To Play entered into a three-year partnership worth
$2.5 million focusing on enhancing gender equality and empowering
girls in the Middle East, and giving positive leadership opportunities to
children in East and Southern Africa. The program provides a minimum
of 90 hours of coaching per year to 20,000 children across both regions.
Coinciding with a fantastic summer of sport in July 2012 – just one year
after the partnership was launched - more than 4,000 Junior Leaders and
32,000 children had benefitted from GS Gives’ generous support.
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Corporate Partners
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CanadA
We began 2012 on a positive note
with donors, athletes and media
collaborating on a campaign to stage a
historic game between the Ugandan and
Canadian Little League Baseball teams.
When the Ugandan team, the first from
Africa to ever qualify for the Little League
Little League players from Canada and Uganda
World Series, was unable to travel to the
congratulate each other following their game in Nakirebe.
United States to play seven months prior,
donor Ruth Hoffman, Athlete Ambassador Gregg Zaun and
Sportsnet raised funds to send the Canadian team to Uganda.
Funds were also used for the Ugandan team’s travel, school
scholarships, and construction of a safe play space. This moving
story was captured in Sportsnet’s documentary, Fair Ball.
Government, Sport Partners
Strengthen PLAY Program
The Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY)
program continued to experience substantial success
and growth. In July, a multi-year agreement with the
Province of Ontario for $3 million was announced, and
in September the programs expanded to include 44 First
Nations and urban Aboriginal organizations. An exciting
new program, Lacrosse For Development, was launched
in a number of First Nation communities in partnership
with the National Lacrosse League and National
Lacrosse League Players’ Association.
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Toronto Gala Highlights
Influential Canadian Support
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On July 24, we welcomed dignitaries, donors, celebrities
and honourees in Toronto to our first major gala
held in Canada. Celebrating the contributions of
RBC’s Gordon M. Nixon, Ernie Els, Silken Laumann,
Mike Weir, and Steve Yzerman to children facing
adversity around the world, the event raised more
than $1.6 million for the organization.
Right To Play Champions Change
the Lives of Children in Liberia
Inspired to make an impact, in 2012 the Champions
Program rallied to raise funds for Liberia, a country
whose youth have been irrevocably affected by conflict
and violence. A full year of exclusive events and
experiences, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
and fundraising drives, raised more than $650,000 for
Right To Play. This group of dynamic and influential
leaders with a shared passion for volunteerism have
provided access to critical play programming for 13,000
children in Liberia and helped to create a sense of hope
and opportunity for their families and communities.
Student Leadership
and School Support
In August 2012, 50 youth from across Canada and
from our program region of Western and Francophone
Africa, met in Kigali, Rwanda for our first Global Youth
Summit. Made possible with funding from the Canadian
International Development Agency (CIDA), delegates
crossed cultural and geographical boundaries to engage
in experiential workshops elevating youth dialogue on
Sport for Development. The Toronto-based inner-city
Youth To Youth program had an impressive year too.
It provided leadership trainings to more than 490 youth
leaders who helped to deliver programming to more than
6,000 children from at-risk neighbourhoods.
National Partnerships Continue
to Exceed Expectations
Our programs and impact would not be possible without
the support of our corporate partners and funders.
We saw increased collaboration throughout 2012 with
companies of all sizes and from all sectors across Canada
that are aligned with our values and demonstrate our
principles. Highlights of the year include a $1 million
commitment from Inmet Mining, the first annual
IAMGOLD Charity Golf Classic and the Bill Volk
Celebration Golf Classic.
Right To Play Canada would like
to thank the following Board Members,
National Corporate Partners, Corporate
Partners, NGOs, Foundations, Schools
and Community Partners, Government
Funders, and Individual Donors for their
generous support.
ADVISORY BOARD
Wayne Gretzky (Honorary Chair)
Ralph Lean (Chair)
Heenan Blaikie LLP
Kevin Albrecht, iSport Media & Management
Geoff Beattie, Deputy Chairman,
Thomson Reuters
John Bitove, Priszm Brandz
Jordan Bitove, Vision|Co.
Michael Budman, Roots Canada Ltd.
Terry Donnelly, MDC Partners
John Harris, Harris Steel Group Inc.
Chris Jordan, Y&R
Nancy Lee
Ron Lloyd, Credit Suisse First Boston Canada
Scott Moore, Rogers Media
Elizabeth Mulholland, Mulholland Consulting
Jan Ottens, SkyLink Aviation
Heather Reisman, Indigo Books & Music Inc.
Kevin Sullivan, GMP Capital Inc.
Larry Tanenbaum,
Kilmer Van Nostrand Co. Limited
Garrick Tiplady, Rogers Communications Inc.
Brian Williams, CTV/TSN
Eric Young, EYE
NATIONAL CORPORATE PARTNERS
Bell Canada
City Chase Powered by GoodLife Fitness
Goldcorp Inc.
GoodLife Fitness
Hydro One
IAMGOLD Corporation
Inmet Mining Corporation
Lothlorien Farms
Merck Canada
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
RBC
SkyLink Aviation Inc.
The Woodbridge Company Limited
Tim Hortons
Athlete Ambassador Caroline Ouellette and
National Director Robert Witchel accept a
donation from Mitsubishi Motors of Canada
President and CEO, Shin Fujioka.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Arrow Express Sports
Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Bruce Power
Byron Capital Markets
CBC Sports
Centric Health Corporation
Corporate Travel Management Solutions (ctms)
George Weston Limited
Kindle Capital Management
Onex Corporation
Power Corporation of Canada
Richardson GMP
Roots Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Shaw Communications Inc.
Sportsnet
Toronto Sport and Social Club
Torys LLP
Xstrata Nickel
NGOS, FOUNDATIONS, SCHOOLS AND
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
(OSSTF/FEESO)
Stephen Lewis Secondary School
The Alexander Charles Foundation
The Gerald Schwartz and
Heather Reisman Foundation
The Grocery Foundation
The Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics Festival
The Stone Creek Charitable Foundation
The Sullivan Family Foundation
The Lawrence and Judith Tanenbaum Family
Charitable Foundation
University of Guelph’s Right To Play Club GOVERNMENT FUNDERS
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Development Canada
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Bill and Wendy Volk Family Foundation
Camp Goodtimes Golf Classic
Chernoff Family Foundation
CIBC Children’s Foundation
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)
Flatley Family Foundation
Hunter Family Foundation
Jays Care Foundation
Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation
John and Deborah Harris Family Foundation
Maurice Cody Public School
McGill University Students for Right To Play
MLSE Team Up Foundation
NHLPA Goals & Dreams Fund
Anonymous
Glen Baxter
Gordon Bogden
Mark G. Curry
Mark Hoogeveen
Clara Hughes
Raymond Humphrey
David Jackson
The Estate of Thomas C. Scrymgeour
Thomas Little
Walt Macnee
Martin Parnell
David Patchell-Evans
Howard Sokolowski
Kevin Sullivan
Garrick Tiplady
Adam van Koeverden
Trent L. Ward Family
Honouring athletes at the Right To Play Gala
(left to right: Robert Witchel, Steve Yzerman,
Ernie Els, Silken Laumann, Mike Weir,
Johann Olav Koss).
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THE NETHERLANDS
It was a year of growth for Right To Play in the
Netherlands. We continued to build on the success of our
fundraising strategy and worked with our stakeholders,
including our Board Members, the government and corporations,
who supported us and our mission.
Motivating Visits Inspired us
In April 2012, Athlete Ambassador and Olympic
gold medalist snowboarder Nicolien Sauerbreij and
Erik Lenselink from the Dutch Olympic Committee
(NOC*NSF), visited our programs in the Palestinian
Territories (West Bank and Gaza). We wanted to show
both Nicolien and Erik how sport and play impacts
these children’s lives.
Later in the year, we travelled with Athlete Ambassadors
and Olympic gold medalists Femke Heemskerk
(swimming) and Sophie Polkamp (field hockey) to
Kenya. Femke and Sophie shared inspirational words
with the children and offered sports workshops, before
leaving to attend the kick-off event of the ‘Kenya Sports
for Development Partnership’ (KSPD) in Kitale.
In addition to inspiring the children they met, both visits
resulted in significant attention for Right To Play in the
Dutch media.
New Alliance Supports
Sport for Development
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With the support of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Right To Play combined efforts with the KNVB
(Dutch football association) and NSA International,
a NGO that supports Sport for Development and
Peace programs, to affect change among children in
eight disadvantaged countries, including Mozambique
and Mali. This alliance supports local sport and
development organizations with their expertise
to improve the position of vulnerable groups.
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Specialized Bike Ride for Right To Play
In May 2012, we organized a bike ride for 1,000
participants. The ride, sponsored by Specialized, raised
nearly €30,000 and generated significant awareness for
Right To Play.
contestants had to send a text message to the station
within a specific time frame. The contest, which was fully
supported by Strato, saw 10 lucky participants win a trip
for two to the Games.
We were also pleased to be the charity partner of the
Orange Ride – a bike ride from Utrecht to London – that
was organized by the Royal Dutch Cycling Federation
(KNWU). Throughout the Olympics we offered activities
at the Orange Camping Site in London, and were given
the unique opportunity to join an exclusive reception
hosted by the Dutch Ambassador at his London residence.
These combined activities created awareness for
Right To Play during the Games.
Olympic Gala Raises €193,000
Following the Olympics, we organized a Gala to recognize
the outstanding achievements of our competing Athlete
Ambassadors and the success of the Games as a whole.
Supported by the Dutch Olympic Committee, the
signature event was an auction to benefit our projects
in Burundi. Gold medalists Ranomi Kromowidjojo,
Dorian Rijsselberghe and Sophie Polkamp shared their
insights on the importance of every child’s right to play.
Benjamin Nduwayezu, a volunteer Coach from Burundi,
completed the evening with his moving life story about
overcoming adversity amidst conflict and what led him
to become a Coach for Right To Play.
Right To Play Netherlands would
like to thank the following Board Members,
Corporate Partners, Media Partners, Sports
Partners, and Institutional Funders for their
generous support throughout the year.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Johan van der Werf (Chair)
(until September 2012)
Former Member Executive Board AEGON N.V.;
Chairman, Supervisory Board, ORDINA N.V.
Club Pellikaan
Lemontree
Davitamon
Fugro
Jonk Coaching
Landal
Meeus
Polycom
NH Hoteles
Strato
Amex Logistics
De Baak
Nijha
State of Football
Run2Day
Stichting Rozenhof
Wolfsbergen van Haarlem
Uithof
Nikon Europe
Rainbow Collection
Specialized
Wilco Jiskoot (Chair)
(from September 2012)
Advisor
Peter de Jong
Managing Director and International Chairman,
Stanton Chase International
Johann Olav Koss
President and CEO,
Right To Play International
Frans Lavooij
Former President of Dutch Chamber
of Commerce
Joost Otterloo
VP Corporate HR and Communication CSM
Bart Veldkamp
Olympic Gold Medalist, Speed Skating,
Trainer, Coach
Mieketine Mignot-Wouters
Owner Careeradvise agency;
Board Member Larensche MHC
Right To Play Athlete Ambassadors
Sophie Polkamp (left) and
Femke Heemskerk (right), in Kenya.
Signing of renewed partnership
agreement with NOC*NSF
with Gerard Dielessen and
National Director, Karijn Akkerman.
MEDIA PARTNERS
Infostrada Sports
Interbest
NUsport
SPORTS PARTNERS
Koninklijke Nederlandse Wieler Unie (Cycling)
Dutch Olympic Committee (NOC*NSF)
Nederlandse Judobond
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nationale Postcode Loterij
Special thanks to the
Dutch Postcode Lottery
For the second year in a row, Right To Play was the
beneficiary of the Dutch Postcode Lottery and received
an annual donation of € 500,000. In addition to their
generous donation, for which we are very thankful, the
Dutch Postcode Lottery provided Right To Play with
significant media attention in two local television shows,
‘Koffietijd’ and ‘1-100’.
Golden Summer for Right To Play
Leading up to the London 2012 Olympic Games, we ran a
national contest on the leading Dutch radio station ‘Radio
538’ to create a buzz around Right To Play. To qualify,
Specialized bike ride
for Right To Play.
People playing Right To Play games at
the Orange Camping Site during the
London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Norway
Right To Play Norway would like
to thank the following Board Members,
National Corporate Partners, Corporate
Partners, Sports Partners and Foundation
and Government Funders for their
generous support throughout the year.
In 2012, Right To Play Norway confirmed
a new three-year contract with the Norwegian
Agency for Development (Norad) worth more
than 60 million NOK ($10.6 million) and
further secured an extraordinary 10 million NOK
($1.8 million) grant in December 2012 for the
education of children affected by conflict. This new
commitment extends a seven-year partnership, and
we are grateful for Norad’s support.
NORAD’S Continued Support
Norad’s ongoing support of our projects, with focus on
Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan, is in large part
due to well-developed applications and comprehensive
reporting, delivered in partnership with Right To Play’s
International Programs department and our Regional
Programs teams. Through our work, we have managed
to maintain a strong relationship with the Civil Society
Department at Norad.
Project in Asylum Centres in Norway
We continued to develop our pilot project launched
in January 2012, which focuses on children living in
asylum-seeking centres in Norway. It is a partnership
involving Gladiator As, Right To Play and the
Utlendingsdirektoratet (Immigration Office), with
financial support from Gjensidigestiftelsen. The goal
is to give children living in these centres an improved
platform for communication and cooperation, and to
help them integrate better into the local community.
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Private Sector in Norway
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In 2012, we continued to develop our important work
with the corporate sector in Norway. Working in
partnership with our supporters, we developed two
successful fundraising campaigns, one with longstanding partner, Synsam Optical; the other with new
partner, Anton Sport – a well-regarded sporting goods
chain in Norway. Both launched their campaigns in
October 2012, with great profile throughout their
stores. The campaigns raised more than 325,000 NOK
for our projects.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
One of the world’s best female
golf players, Suzann Pettersen,
travelled to Mozambique in
September 2012.
Working with Norway’s
Sport Community
Our goal in 2012 was to become the chosen charity
partner for some of Norway’s biggest and most well
known sports events.
One of the biggest events in 2012 was the
Suzann Pettersen Pro-Challenge golf event hosted at
Bogstad Golf Club in September by Norwegian golf star
and Athlete Ambassador Suzann Pettersen. Right
To Play was promoted throughout the event including
a fundraising gala dinner that raised 500,000 NOK
for Right To Play. After the event, Suzann travelled
with us to Mozambique to witness our work firsthand.
We are very proud of our Athlete Ambassadors who
support us in countless different ways. We would like
to congratulate a number of them for their continued
sporting success – Aksel Lund Svindal, Eldar Rønning,
Tom Hilde, Sarah Louise Rung, Hege og Håvard Bøkko,
Ida Njåtun, Sverre Lund Pedersen, Magnus Moan,
Edvald Boasson Hagen and Therese Johaug. Well done
all of you and thanks for your support!
We will continue to work in close partnership with the
sporting community in Norway, and would like to thank
everyone who supports Right To Play for their passion
and commitment.
Tormod Hermansen (Chair)
(until March 2012)
Former CEO of Telenor ASA
Åse Kleveland (Chair)
(from April 2012)
CEO, Rikskonsertene,
Former Norwegian Minister of Culture
Hanne Bjerknes (Vice Chair)
Director, Norwegian Labor
and Welfare Administration
Bjørn Rune Gjelsten
World Champion and Investor
Berly Lund Grønning
Managing Director, Dinamo PR
Johann Olav Koss
President and CEO,
Right To Play International
Jan Kvalheim
Former Professional Beach Volleyball Player
and Business Owner
Denise Ringnes
Marketing and Fundraising Specialist
National Corporate Partners
Ernst & Young
jøpmannshuset (SPAR & Joker)
Leiv Vidar AS
Synsam Optical Chain
Wilh. Wilhelmsen
Children engaged in activity at
a refugee asylum centre in Norway.
Corporate Partners
Allsidige Nord
Anton Sport
Eniro Norway
First Stop
Lorenskog High School
MobileAxept
Sports Partners
Norwegian Olympic Committee
and Confederation of Sports
Norwegian Equestrian Federation
Norwegian Handball Federation
Norwegian Skating Association
Norwegian Ski Federation
Norwegian Swimming Federation
Norwegian Volleyball Federation
FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Gjensidigestiftelsen
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RNMFA)
Ted Skattum
Business Owner
Glenn Solberg
Former Professional Handball Player
and Business Owner
Bjørge Stensbøl
Writer and Former Head of the
Norwegian Olympic Committee
Anne Kristin Sydnes
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility,
Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Union,
Former Minister of Development, and Former
Director in Norwegian Church Aid
Nils H. Thommessen
Partner, Wiersholm, Mellbye & Bech,
advokatfirma AS
National Corporate Partner, Synsam Optical Chain,
brought new glasses to blind and visually impaired
children at Salama School in Uganda.
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Switzerland
Right To Play Switzerland would like to thank
Reflecting on a successful year, Right To Play
Switzerland would like to recognize the contribution of
the following Board Members, Corporate Partners,
Sports Partners, Foundations and Community Partners,
and Individual Donors for their generous support
throughout the year.
our valuable partners and the engagement of our treasured
donors, Board Members, Athlete Ambassadors,
friends and partners.
Viktor Röthlin, Swiss marathon champion and
Athlete Ambassador at the Jungfrau Charity Run.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David J. Blumer (Chair)
Senior Managing Director, BlackRock
Partnerships with Renowned
Ice Hockey Clubs
With the establishment of two new charity partnerships
in 2012, we can now count on the engagement of two
prominent Swiss ice hockey clubs – the ZSC Lions
and HC Davos – to support us in our fundraising and
awareness-building initiatives. Sporting our logo on their
uniforms, the teams represent Right To Play among a
broad fan base with each game they play.
Jean Pierre Cuoni (Vice Chair)
Chairman of the Board, EFG International AG
Golfers Tee-off for a good cause
at Charity Golf Cup
Philippe Blatter
CEO, Infront Sports & Media Group
In May, the Right To Play Charity Golf Cup at the
Wylihof Golf Club offered golfers not only the chance
to play for a good cause, but to interact with prominent
personalities, including Adolf Ogi (former President
of Switzerland), Bernhard Russi (Olympic Champion,
alpine skiing), and Tanja Frieden (Olympic Champion,
snowboarding). The revenue generated from participant
registration, an auction and a raffle, saw around CHF
75,000 raised to benefit our programs.
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Right To Play at Switzerland’s Longest
Non-Stop-Bicycle Race
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In August, a six-person team consisting of former
professional cyclist Markus Zberg and five other
enthusiastic cyclists pedalled the TORTOUR 2012
on behalf of Right To Play. With an excellent 10th
place finish in the hardest and longest multi-day,
non-stop bicycle race in Switzerland, the team raised
awareness for us and managed to secure valuable
financial contributions.
Top Athletes TAKE ON the Jungfrau
Charity Run for a Good Cause
Sport celebrities, including marathon champion
Viktor Röthlin, participated in a charity run that was
part of the Jungfrau-Marathon – the most beautiful
mountain marathon in the world. The event provided
us with an excellent platform on which to fundraise
and promote our work.
Peter Ackermann
Lawyer, LL. M.
Martin Bidermann
Private Banker
Nora Angehrn, Swiss golf professional and
Athlete Ambassador on a field visit to Burundi.
Athlete Ambassador, Nora Angehrn,
Travels to Burundi
Swiss golf professional and dedicated Athlete
Ambassador, Nora Angehrn, visited our Burundi
programs in November, taking part in Right To Play
activities with nearly 600 children. The activities chosen
for the day tackled difficult conflict issues from domestic
violence to everyday disagreements.
As part of her visit, she also participated in a meeting
with Burundi’s Minister for Youth, Sport and Culture,
and visited a centre for children living with disabilities.
Nora commented on her visit saying, “It was so
encouraging to clearly see how the Right To Play
games are designed to include everyone and that,
in addition to the learning effect, they spread joy,
happiness and hope.”
Thomas Bull-Larsen
Corporate Consultant
Karin Howell
Entrepreneur
Barbara Keller
Former National Director,
Right To Play Switzerland
Morten Kleven
Entrepreneur
Johann Olav Koss
President and CEO,
Right To Play International
Bernhard Russi
World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist,
Alpine Skiing
CORPORATE PARTNERS
AMAG Automobil- und Motoren AG
Andermatt Swiss Alps AG
Austrian Ski Federation
Baur Immobilien AG
BE Bio Energy Group
Bill, Isenegger & Ackermann
BKW FMB Energie AG
BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG
Cevian Capital AG
Credit Suisse AG
DKSH Group
EFG Bank AG
EFG Bank Key Staff
EFG Bank von Ernst AG
Erbengemeinschaft Dorry Keller-Bodmer
Infront Sports & Media AG
ICS Inter-Community-School Zurich
Monitor Group
Nadimco
Naku Steinhandel
Rahn & Bodmer Co.
René Faigle AG
Richterich & Partner AG
The Rolex Institute
SIX Swiss Exchange AG
Téléverbier SA
UBS Wolfsberg
zCapital
Züblin Immobilien Holding AG
SPORTs PARTNERS
FC Rüschlikon
Hockey Club Davos
International Ski Federation (FIS)
Jungfrau Marathon
Swiss Cycling
ZSC Lions
FOUNDATIONS AND
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Dieter Kathmann Stiftung
DonAid Foundation
Fondation Philanthropia Lombard Odier
Foundation Kids in Motion
Frey Charitable Foundation
Kanton Basel-Stadt
Promedica Stiftung
Rozalia Stiftung
Swisslos-Fonds Kanton Basel-Land
Symphasis Charitable Foundation,
Anna-Katharina Fund
UBS Optimus Foundation
Georg und Emily von Opel Foundation
The Sawiris Foundation
Dr. A. von Schulthess Familienstiftung
Walter Haefner Stiftung
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Nick Adamus
Urs Angst
Michael Baldinger
Walter Berchtold
David J. Blumer
Family Hans Bidermann
Philippe Blatter
Rolf Bögli
Martinus Brandal
Romeo Cerutti
Renato Chironi
Alain Diriberry
Werner Fisler-Hiesgen
Barent Fruithof
Adrian T. Keller
Barbara Keller
Morten Kleven
Steven and Corinne Koltes
James Lee
Red Ball Members
Adrian Rothen
Hans-Jörg Ruch
Bernhard Russi
Dominik Saam
Hördjs Steiner
Per-Ola Strand
Sergio Toniutti
Martin and Nicole Tschudi Burth
Urs and Gabriela Wietlisbach
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United Kingdom
with London hosting the 2012
Olympic Games, Right To Play UK
had a unique platform to further develop
the strong supporter base and brand
awareness created over the past six years.
The Summer of Sport
Right To Play participated in First Lady Michelle
Obama’s Let’s Move! event at the US Ambassador’s
residence in London, where 1,000 children played
games alongside members of the US Olympic delegation.
Activities were led by Athlete Ambassadors Martyn
Bernard and Liz Yelling among others, to motivate the
young participants. Other famous faces included David
Beckham, whose attendance was the highlight for many
young football fans.
The following weeks were filled with a variety of
profile-raising events. New global partner Polycom
hosted three events in support of Right To Play,
including an Opening Ceremony party and a mediafocused event that connected the women’s pro-cycling
team, Specialized-lululemon, with children from our
programs in Rwanda via a video conference linkup.
Events Start on a High Note
Our first ever 5km Challenge was held in London in
2012. The event, which included family-focused
activities, was such a huge success that it will be back
in 2013. Later in the year, we held our inaugural gala
dinner, the Big Red Ball. More than 20 athletes and
Olympians attended, hosting tables and entertaining
approximately 500 guests. The event raised an
outstanding £480,000.
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Global partner Chelsea Football Club continued their
support of Right To Play by extending the partnership for
three more years and adding our logo to their jerseys for
the duration of their victorious UEFA Champions League
campaign. As a result, millions of fans were exposed to
our name, increasing our profile around the world.
A new partnership with Surrey County Cricket Club
was launched with a match dedicated to Right To Play,
further strengthening and broadening the portfolio of
our UK sports partners.
Right To Play UK would like to thank the following
Board Members, National Corporate Partners,
Corporate Supporters, Media Partners, Sports Partners
and Government, NGO and Foundation Partners for
their generous support throughout the year.
Right To Play supporters climb a
mountain stage of the Trois Étapes
cycling challenge.
Athlete Ambassadors and Olympians Crista Cullen and
Mark Hunter visit a Right To Play program in Tanzania.
Chelsea FC win the UEFA
Champions League wearing the
Right To Play logo on their kit.
Three Teams, Three Mountains, One Goal
Taking on some of the most notorious mountain climbs
of the Tour de France, three Right To Play teams
consisting of 18 cyclists, participated in the epic Trois
Étapes challenge. They raised an incredible £380,000
and were crowned the overall winners of this
unique event.
Raising Vital Funds for our Work
A group of 130 cyclists rode from Holland to London
on our 2012 Bike Ride. Supported by our sports partner
Specialized, the ride raised more than £180,000 for
our programs.
We were delighted to be one of the beneficiaries of
ICAP’s Charity Day, which raised more than £11 million
for 200 charities in 2012. Our Athlete Ambassadors
closed deals on the broking floor, which helped raise
money for our vital work with children in China.
Athlete Ambassadors
Generate Awareness
Athlete Ambassadors and Olympians Mark Cavendish,
Crista Cullen and Mark Hunter visited Tanzania
in October to experience Right To Play programs
firsthand. Sky Sports News joined the trip to produce
a Special Report on Mark Cavendish. This, alongside
additional media coverage, generated invaluable
exposure for our brand in the UK. At year end, we
launched an athlete-focused awareness campaign,
which profiled Mark Cavendish, Greg Rutherford
and Darren Gough among other Athlete Ambassadors.
The campaign ran across multiple national media
channels, exposing millions to our cause.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NATIONAL CORPORATE PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
John Pritchard (Chair)
CEO, Piper Pritchard
Bain Capital
Barclays
Goldman Sachs
ICAP
Microsoft
Standard Chartered
Bauer Media
Clear Channel
Lexis
Leslie McCormack Gathy
(Deputy Chair)
Stewart Binns
Chief Executive, Big Ape Media
Karen Conway
Jake Donavan
Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
Michael Haworth
Managing Partner, Strata Capital UK
Simon Holden
Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Johann Olav Koss
President and CEO,
Right To Play International
Martin Large
CEO, Steljes
Dwight Poler
Managing Director, Bain Capital
Dag Skattum
Advisor
CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
Atos
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
CD&R LLP
COS- the Complete Office Solution
CVC Capital Partners
David Lloyd Leisure
Deutsche Bank
Duke Street
Global Infrastructure Partners
Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP
IMG
Jimmy Choo
King & Spalding
KKR
Lloyds TSB
Macquarie Group
Moelis & Company
Polycom UK
Proxima
RK&O LLP
TPG
UBS
SPORTS PARTNERS
British Universities and Colleges Sport
Chelsea Football Club
Harlequins Football Club
The Lawn Tennis Association
The Premier League
Specialized
Surrey County Cricket Club
GOVERNMENT, NGO AND
FOUNDATION PARTNERS
UNICEF UK
UK Sport
Philanthropic Support
We are fortunate to be supported by a network of
like-minded philanthropists who give generously to our
programs. They are powerful allies and champions of our
work, and were integral to our 2012 fundraising efforts.
Athlete Ambassador Mark Cavendish
entertains guests at the Big Red Ball
gala dinner.
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United States
Right To Play USA had a banner year in
2012, establishing its first domestic program,
hosting a successful and memorable
Red Ball Gala, and engaging multiple new staff,
Athlete Ambassadors and Board Members.
ESPN and Hollywood Join Forces to
Take Right To Play on the Road
Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play’s founder, CEO and
four-time Olympic gold medalist in speed skating, is the
subject of the ESPN Films documentary, Right To Play.
The film aired on the ABC network in June and has been
screened in numerous private events throughout the
United States since its debut.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Frank Marshall,
the documentary details Koss’ path from ambitious
young skater to Olympic champion, while depicting the
origins and ideals that underpin the founding of Right
To Play. Marshall followed Koss to Uganda to capture
Right To Play’s impact in motion. “It was amazing to
travel with Johann and see the huge impact Right To
Play is having on thousands of children,” said Marshall.
“To experience, firsthand, the power that sport and play
can have on the world was truly inspiring to me
as a filmmaker.”
Celebrating Sport, Play and the
Olympics: The 2012 Red Ball Gala
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We hosted our third biennial Red Ball Gala on October
22 in New York City, raising more than $1 million to
benefit Right To Play programs worldwide. The event
featured NBC and Major League Baseball Network
(MLBN) broadcaster Bob Costas as the night’s emcee,
Frank Marshall as the gala honouree, and special guest,
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. More than 30
Olympians and professional athletes attended, including
gold medalist Nathan Adrian, silver medalist Jason
Rogers and gold medalist Summer Sanders.
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following Board Members, Corporate Partners,
Sports Partners, NGOs, Foundations and
Community Partners, and Individual Donors
for their generous support throughout the year.
NBC and MLBN broadcaster Bob Costas
interviews three-time gold medalist and
Athlete Ambassador, Nathan Adrian.
Right To Play Athlete Ambassador and 12-time
Olympic medalist swimmer Natalie Coughlin
during her field visit to Rwanda in November.
It’s primary objective is to address the achievement
gap among low-income students, certain immigrant
populations and children with disabilities. Play at the
Core also supports efforts to use play-based instruction
in pre-kindergarten to help ensure children start
school on a path towards college and career readiness.
Derived from Right To Play’s model of experiential
learning, Play at the Core is being used by more than
70 educators and reaching nearly 700 kids throughout
the Bronx, New York.
Athlete Ambassadors Experience
our Programs in Africa
Four Athlete Ambassadors visited Rwanda and
Uganda in November to inspire children and experience
firsthand the role that playing sport and games
has in transforming children’s lives. The Olympic
gold medalists, Natalie Coughlin (swimming),
Heather O’Reilly (soccer), Allyson Felix (track and field),
and Heather Petri (water polo) visited programs that
showcase the positive impact play has on education,
health awareness and gender equality.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
J. Michael Evans (Chair)
Vice Chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
& Global Head of Growth Markets
Robert Baynard
Managing Director,
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Philip D. M. de Picciotto
Founder & President,
Octagon Worldwide
Paul B. Edgerley
Managing Director,
Bain Capital
O. Andreas Halvorsen
Chief Executive Officer,
Viking Global Investors LP
Johann Olav Koss
President & CEO,
Right To Play International
Meridee A. Moore
Founder & CEO,
Watershed Asset Management LLC
William Orbe
Founding Partner,
Richards, Kibbe & Orbe LLC
Dina Habib Powell
President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation
& Global Head of Corporate Engagement,
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Holly Taylor Sargent
Founding Director,
Women’s Leadership Board
Right To Play Brings its Play-Based
Curriculum to New York
In November, we launched Play at the Core, a New York
City play-based early childhood learning program that
we are implementing in partnership with the New York
City Department of Education. Play at the Core is
Right To Play USA’s first domestic program.
Right To Play USA would like to thank the
Ted Virtue
Chief Executive Officer,
MidOcean Capital Partners
ESPN Films documentary, Right To Play, which was
directed by award-winning director Frank Marshall and
produced by The Kennedy/Marshall Company and
Triple Threat Television, aired on ABC in June and was
screened at private events across the United States
throughout the year.
Corporate Partners
and Sports Partners
Directors’ Invitational Ski Classic
eBay
The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Octagon
Polycom
Richards, Kibbe & Orbe LLP
Specialized
StubHub!
Triple Threat Television
United States Olympic Committee
Women in the World Foundation
NGOs, Foundations and
Community Partners
The Abundance Foundation
Anonymous (2)
Bain Capital Children’s Charity Ltd.
The Ronald W. Burkle Foundation
The Capital Group
CapitalSpring LLC
The Challenger Foundation
The Connaughton Charitable Trust
Deutsche Bank New York
The Druckenmiller Foundation
The George S. and Dolores
Doré Eccles Foundation
The Edgerley Family Foundation
The Gildea Foundation
The Goldring Family Foundation
The Hull Family Foundation
The JT Foundation
The Karsh Family Foundation
Kensington Capital Children’s Fund
KPMG LLP
The Marie Josée & Henry R. Kravis Foundation
Legacy Venture
The McCance Foundation Trust
The Newman’s Own Foundation
The Ressler & Gertz Family Foundation
The Derald H. Ruttenberg Foundation
The Paul Singer Family Foundation
The Robert K. Steel Family Foundation
The Viniar Family Foundation
The Vinik Family Foundation
Third Point, LLC
Individual Donors
Anonymous (3)
Richard C. Barker
Ms. Hilary Bates and Mr. Jerome Simon
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baynard
Ms. Marcia Bellows and Mr. Allan Brilliant
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Birkhofer
Mr. Andrew Cader
Mr. Russell L. Carson
Lisa and Dick Cashin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ceremsak
Mr. Andrew Chisholm
Vanessa and Henry Cornell
The Dalton Family
Francois-Xavier and Natasha de Mallmann
Mr. Philip D.M. de Picciotto
Mr. Daniel L. Dees
Mr. Mark Dehnert
Diana and Joe DiMenna
Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Feagin
Laura and John Fisher
Mr. Richard Fitzgerald
Colleen Foster
Rocky Fried
Andreas and Diane Halvorsen
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hantho
David B. Heller
Craig and Tracey Huff
Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones II
Mr. Mark Jung
Erica and Michael Karsch
Adrian Keller
Kristin and David MacKnight
Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy
John McGuire, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Andrews McLane
Ms. Meridee A. Moore and Mr. Kevin King
Aela and Don Morgan
Mr. Bjorn Nielsen
Sukey and Michael Novogratz
Timothy and Linda O’Neill
William and Mary Ann Orbe
Liz and Samuel Robinson
Mary and David Solomon
Robert and Susan Spass
Elizabeth and Andrew Spokes
Paul and Rena Stallings
Dr. and Mrs. James Swartz
Mr. Christopher Unrath
Amy and Jeffrey Verschleiser
Ted and Dani Virtue
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financial statements 2012
Deloitte LLP
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Financial Report 2012
Our total expenses increased 2.5% to $35.4 million
in 2012. This is broken down into program and
non-program expenses as outlined below.
Right To Play Annual Report 2012
Total program expenses decreased by 4.7% to
$28.1 million due to the aforementioned donorapproved carryover, and restructuring of our program
implementation. Even with reduced spending on our
programs we were still able to grow our reach by more
than 160,000 to achieve the milestone of reaching
1 million children in regular weekly activities. Throughout
the year, our focus remained on our current countries
of operation, placing emphasis on enhanced program
quality. In addition to expenses incurred in the countries
in which we operated in 2012, we also include expenses
related to resource development and program delivery,
monitoring and evaluation, research, policy and
cross-cultural global education.
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Our non-program expenses, which consist of
administrative and fundraising expenses, increased by
44.0% to $7.4 million. A large part of this increase was
attributed to $2.5 million per year from three major
investors to support the organization in building its
fundraising capacity. Having this prepaid support means
other donors did not pay for our increased fundraising
efforts. Administration costs were kept relatively
constant as we remained cautious in our spending.
Overall, we had a surplus of $859,000 in 2012 that
added to our capacity to deliver in the future.
Right To Play did not meet its own benchmark ratio of
85/15 for our program expense to non-program expense,
with actuals coming in at 79/21. This was due to the
investment in fundraising and the deferral of program
expenses to 2013. With the exclusion of the investment
funding, our ratio would have been 82/18. We anticipate
being below our benchmark ratio for the next few years
as we utilize the investment to build on the fundraising
capacity of the organization as well as our surplus;
however, this will make us a stronger organization
capable of reaching even more children through our
high-quality, educational programs.
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Report of the Independent Auditor
on the Summary Consolidated
Financial Statements
To the Board of Directors
of Right To Play International
The accompanying summary consolidated financial
statements, which comprise the summary consolidated
statements of financial position as at December 31, 2012,
December 31, 2011, and January 1, 2011, and the summary
consolidated statement of operations and changes net
assets for the years ended December 31, 2012 and
December 31, 2011, are derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements of Right To Play
International (the “Corporation”) for the years ended
December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. We
expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those
consolidated financial statements in our report dated
June 26, 2013.
Our full consolidated financial statements, audited by
Deloitte & Touche LLP, are also available on our website
at www.righttoplay.com.
The summary consolidated financial statements do
not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian
accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
Reading the summary consolidated financial statements,
therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Corporation.
Dennis Lepholtz
Chief Financial Officer
Management’s Responsibility for the Summary
Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of
the summary consolidated financial statements in
accordance with the Note to the summary consolidated
financial statements.
While visiting our programs in Pakistan,
our CFO Dennis Lepholtz captured this image
of girls expressing their hope for peace.
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Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
summary consolidated financial statements based on our
procedures, which were conducted in accordance with
Canadian Auditing Standard (“CAS”) 810, “Engagements
to Report on Summary Financial Statements.”
Opinion
In our opinion, the summary consolidated financial
statements derived from the audited consolidated
financial statements of the Corporation for the years
ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are
a fair summary of those financial statements, on the
basis described in the Note to the summary consolidated
financial statements.
Professional Chartered Accountants,
Chartered Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
June 26, 2013
Right To Play Annual Report 2012
In 2012, our total revenues increased 12.9% to
$36.3 million. This upswing was due to an increase
in unrestricted revenues by 42.2% to $15.4 million.
Our implementation of new initiatives in 2012 to
increase this revenue source, were successful. Restricted
revenues from governments, foundations and other
sources decreased 2.6% to $20.6 million, which was
due to donor-approved carryover of grants into 2013.
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financial statements 2012
financial statements 2012
Summary consolidated statements of financial position
Summary consolidated statements of operations
and changes in net assets
as at December 31, 2012, Decemebr 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011 (stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)
years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 (stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Assets
Current
Cash
Short-term investments
Contributions receivable
Harmonized sales tax receivable
Prepaid and other expenses
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2011
$
January 1, 2011
20122011
$$
$$
Revenue
Restricted - programs
Restricted - others
Unrestricted
Donations-in-kind - programs
Donations-in-kind - other
Amortization of deferred capital contributions
18,043 20,064
2,537 1,074
15,405 10,830
–
22
125 144
165 –
Total revenue
36,275 32,134
14,800 13,123 13,429
Liabilities
Current
1,384 1,413 1,565
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred contributions
7,607 7,091 4,855
Bank loan
1,087 1,085 1,067
Expenses
Program expenses
International programs
International program management
Development education
Program research, development and monitoring and evaluation
Policy and advocacy
Donations-in-kind programs
22,100 23,968
1,889 1,212
3,132 2,944
497 746
444 545
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Total program expenses
28,062 10,798 –
2,467 140 942 9,038 1
3,105 110 726 14,347 12,980 Capital assets
453 143 10,078 9,589 9,775
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2,372
101
1,030
13,290
139
7,487
Long-term
Deferred capital contributions
330 – –
10,408 9,589 7,487
Net assets
Invested in capital assets
122 143 139
Internally restricted net assets
474 – –
Unrestricted
3,796 3,391 5,803
4,392 14,800 3,534 13,123 5,942
13,429
2,238 2,038
5,117 3,066
Total non-program expenses
7,355 5,104
35,417 Government
Individuals and Corporations
Foundations
Donations-in-kind
Others
32.0%
53.6%
13.3%
0.8%
0.3%
29,438
Non-program expenses
Administrative
Fund raising
Total expenses
2012 Funding Sources
34,542
Breakdown of Expenditures
Program and Global Education
Fund Raising
Administration
79%
15%
6%
40
35
30
Excess of (expenses over revenue) revenue over expenses
Net assets, beginning of year
858 (2,408)
3,534 5,942
25
Net assets, end of year
4,392 3,534
10
20
15
5
0
’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12
Revenue Since Inception
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(Million $)
Note
Right To Play International has prepared these summary consolidated financial
statements to be included as part of its annual report. These summary consolidated
financial statements present the same information as the audited consolidated
financial statements, except for the consolidated statement of changes in net assets,
the consolidated statement of cash flows and the notes to the audited consolidated
financial statements. Complete audited consolidated financial statements for the
years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are available upon request.
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Board of Directors
Honourary Board Members
Robert J. Myers, Chair (Canada)
Right To Play International Board of Directors
Dag Skattum (United Kingdom)
Advisor
Geoff Beattie (Canada)
Deputy Chairman, Thomson Reuters
Johann Olav Koss, Secretary (Canada)
President and CEO, Right To Play International
Andrew Swart (Canada)
Global Partner, Monitor Group
Charmaine Crooks (Canada)
Olympian, President/Founder, NGU Consultants
Mark Wiseman, Treasurer (Canada)
President and CEO, CPP Investment Board
Johan van der Werf (Netherlands)
Former Member Executive Board AEGON N.V.;
Chairman, Supervisory Board, ORDINA N.V.
Jim Leech (Canada)
President and CEO, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Tewodros Ashenafi (Ethiopia)
Chairman and CEO, SouthWest Energy (HK) Ltd
Carl Liederman (United Kingdom)
Corporate Partner, K & L Gates
Jean Pierre Cuoni (Switzerland)
Chairman of the Board, EFG International AG
Dr. Jon S. Dellandrea (Canada)
President and CEO, Sunnybrook Foundation
Dr. h.c. Adolf Ogi (Switzerland)
Former Swiss Federal Councillor
Former Under-Secretary General and
Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General
on Sport for Development and Peace
Kate Duhamel (United States)
Independent Filmmaker, Alley Oop Films
Steve Pagliuca (United States)
Managing Director, Bain Capital
Clara Hughes (Canada)
Olympian, Humanitarian, Motivator, Child Advocate
Wilco Jiskoot (Netherlands)
Advisor
Mark Jung (United States)
Operating Partner, Khosla Ventures
Åse Kleveland (Norway)
CEO, Rikskonsertene,
Former Norwegian Minister of Culture
Silken Laumann (Canada)
Olympian, Inspirational Speaker, Writer, Child Advocate
Rob MacLellan (Canada)
Chairman, Northleaf Capital Partners
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Will Reynolds (United States)
Executive Partner, New Profit Inc
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Meridee A. Moore (United States)
Founder and CEO,
Watershed Asset Management LLC
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Regional Supporters
NATIONAL OFFICES
REGIONAL OFFICES
CANADA
ASIA
EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
Robert Witchel, National Director
65 Queen Street West,
Suite 400, Box 64
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2M5
Canada
Tel: +1 416 203 0190
[email protected]
www.righttoplay.ca
French Embassy, Uganda
Forst Foundation
Goldman Sachs
Grumeti Fund
IMC Corporation
Lundin for Africa Foundation
McCance Foundation
Microsoft
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Fondation Philanthropia Lombard Odier
Premier League
The Sawiris Foundation
Georg and Emily Von Opel Foundation
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Telethon Norway
WEST AND FRANCOPHONE AFRICA
Barclays
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Dieter Kathmann Foundation
Eccles Foundation
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)
FIFA
McCall MacBain Foundation
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Symphasis Charitable Foundation, Anna-Katharina Fund
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
World Vision
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTHERN AFRICA
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Blossom Hill Foundation
Canada Fund (Palestinian Territories)
CAA Foundation
Goldman Sachs
Kanton Basel Stadt
Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai
Madrasati Foundation
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Promedica Foundation
Refugee Youth Project
Standard Chartered
Swisslos-Fonds Kanton Basel Land
Teacher Creativity Center
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Women’s Humanitarian Organization
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Asia
adidas Hong Kong Limited
The Alexander Charles Foundation
Barclays
Drs. Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable Foundation
The Embassy of Canada to Thailand
Cannon Trustees Limited
Cargill Investment (China) Ltd.
Chelsea Football Club
Committee for the Coordination of Services
for Displaced Persons in Thailand (CCSDPT)
Dahua Bank
Deutsche Bank
DKSH Group
EFG staff
Frey Charitable Foundation
HSBC Global Education Trust
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
The Kadoorie Charitable Foundation
Men’s UNO
MasterCard Worldwide
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Nokia (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Novo Nordisk
Procter & Gamble
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Beijing
The Rolex Institute
The Royal Norwegian Embassy to Pakistan
Standard Chartered
Swire Beverages
UBS Optimus Foundation
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
Urs and Gabriela Wietlisbach
Walmart China
Walter Haefner Foundation
Latin America (Peru)
Nyrstar Mining Company
CAF: Development Bank of Latin America
MasterCard Worldwide
Inmet Mining Corporation
NETHERLANDS
Karijn Akkerman - in ’t Veld, Director
Laan van Nieuw Oost Indië 123
2593 BM DEN HAAG
Tel: +31 (0) 70 315 3490
[email protected]
www.righttoplay.nl
NORWAY
Laila Andresen, National Director
Idrettens Hus
Serviceboks 1 – Ullevål Stadion
Sognsveien 75L
N-0855 Oslo, Norway
Tel: + 47 21 02 90 00
[email protected]
www.righttoplay.no
SWITZERLAND
Sonja Ringdal
Seefeldstrasse 162
CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland
Tel: +41 44 552 04 88
[email protected]
www.righttoplay.ch
UNITED KINGDOM
Sharon Petrie, Vice President,
National Offices
The Euston Office
One Euston Square
40 Melton Street
London NW1 2FD
Tel: + 44 (0) 203 574 4620
[email protected]
www.righttoplay.org.uk
UNITED STATES
Lindsay Hower, National Director
49 West 27th Street
Suite 930
New York, NY 10001
Tel: + Tel: + 1 646 649 9592
[email protected]
www.righttoplayusa.org
Nina Valentic, Senior Director,
International Programs
65 Queen Street West,
Thomson Building,
Suite 1900, Box 64
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2M5
Canada
Tel: +1 416 498 1922
[email protected]
EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
Peter de Keijzer, Regional Director
Plot 78 Old Kira Rd
P.O. Box 33098
Bukoto, Kampala
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 41 531 308/313
[email protected]
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
Gaby Jabbour, Regional Director
Al-Sabbah Center
9th Floor, Bloc B
Corniche Al Mazraa
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: +961 1 313346
[email protected]
WEST AND FRANCOPHONE AFRICA
Massamba Gningue, Regional Director
House #2, Rangoon Link,
Cantonments
P. O. Box OS1646 Osu,
Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 302 766 676
[email protected]
LATIN AMERICA
Edwin Peñaherrera
Regional Manager
Av. República de Colombia 435
Dpto. B - 2°Piso
San Isidro, Lima
Tel: +51 (1) 221-4905
[email protected]
INTERNATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS
Right To Play International
65 Queen Street West,
Thomson Building,
Suite 1900, Box 64
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2M5
Canada
Tel: +1 416 498 1922
Fax: +1 416 498 1942