right to play annual report 2009

RIGHT TO PLAY INTERNATIONAL65 Queen St. West

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Right To Play gratefully acknowledges the support of its 2009 Global Corporate Partners:

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WE BELIEVEthat self-confidence, self-esteem,

respect for oneself and others, and

overcoming adversity are some

of the many critical elements in a

child’s development and must

be fostered in order to create a safer,

healthier and more productive society.

Cover Image: Daphne Johnson, Lucidpics

OUR DREAM is that every child can be a child again, protected,

educated and given the right to play.

Please help us reach that goal.

VISIONTo create a healthier andsafer world through thepower of sport and play.

MISSIONTo improve the lives of children in some of the mostdisadvantaged areas of the world by using thepower of sport and play for development, health and peace.

Message from the President and CEO and the Chair of the International Board of Directors............................. 2

At A Glance...................................................................................3

What We Do................................................................................. 4

How We Impact............................................................................. 5

Basic Life Skills............................................................................... 6

Where We Work............................................................................7

East and Southern Africa................................................................. 8

West and Francophone Africa........................................................10

Middle East and North Africa........................................................ 12

Asia............................................................................................14

South America............................................................................. 16

Policy.......................................................................................... 17

Athlete Ambassadors.................................................................... 18

Do You Remember Playing?........................................................... 20

National Offices...........................................................................22

Financial Statements..................................................................... 34

Global Partners............................................................................ 38

Government and UN Agency Funding............................................ 39

Right To Play Contacts...................................................................40

Note of Hope...............................................................................41

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As we reflect on 2009, we would like to start by thanking everyone for your ongoing support of RightTo Play. Together, we have been able to make a difference in the lives of children living in some of theworld's most disadvantaged communities through the transformative power of sport and play. This hasbeen a challenging yet rewarding year. Although the global recession impacted some of our plans, we were able to increase our reach to a total of 700,000 children, 100,000 more than in 2008. Strengthening our ProgramsContinual improvement of our programs is an ongoing goal, and there is one new initiative this yearthat stands out as inspirational. The Junior Leader program allows youth between the ages of 12 and

18 to take on a leadership role and become actively involved in engaging children in sport and play activities. In addition to serving as strong and positive role models foryounger children, these young Leaders develop important life skills such as confidence and self-esteem and gain experiences that will help them to prosper in the future.New World Class Partners Right To Play developed a new partnership that continues to place us at the forefront of theSport for Development movement. We teamed up with UN HABITAT (United Nations HumanSettlements Programme) in the implementation of their Youth Empowerment project. Right ToPlay also joined United Against Malaria (UAM), a one-year global campaign comprised ofcorporate, sports, celebrity and NGO partners who advocate for malaria prevention andtreatment efforts and promote the goal of reducing malaria deaths to zero by 2015.

The Positive Impact of our WorkWe carried out a number of evaluations in 2009, which substantiate the effectiveness of Right To Play’s approach. We saw a significant improvement in basic life skills of children participating in Right To Play programs, particularly around their emotional well-being and social development. These children havedemonstrated improved collaboration, communication, happiness, confidence and decreased conflict. We have also seen improved knowledge and attitudes about important health issues like HIV and AIDS. Effective Governance Right To Play’s International Board of Directors continued to be very engaged in 2009. In addition to the fourofficial meetings held in 2009, with average attendance of 86 per cent, the four Board Committees met on aregular basis. The Committees include: Finance and Audit, Corporate Governance, Development, and Program.Continually strengthening our International Board is part of the strategy for maintaining a robust organization,and in 2009, we added four new members, each of whom bring a wealth of experience and knowledge tothe role. They are Bob Gay, Mark Jung, Andrew Swart and Mark Wiseman. Thank you to Steve Pagliuca, whostepped down from the Board in 2009, for his five years of dedicated service to Right To Play.We would also like to acknowledge all of the Boards of our National Offices, and their Chairs, as they do anincredible job of ensuring the fulfilment of the National Office mandates of raising funds and awareness forRight To Play programs and advocating for Sport for Development on the national level. Looking Ahead to 2010Right To Play is excited to mark its 10th anniversary with events and celebrations throughout the year and welook forward to sharing this landmark with you all. Until then, our sincere gratitude for your continued supportand determination to ensure that when children play, the world wins.

MESSAGE FROM JOHANN OLAV KOSS AND ROBERT MYERS

INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009

Robert J. Myers, (Chair), Right To Play International Board of Directors

Johann Olav Koss, (Secretary), President and CEO, Right To Play International

Jim Leech, (Treasurer), President and CEO, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

Charmaine Crooks, Olympian, President/Founder, NGU Consultants

Jean Pierre Cuoni, C hairman of the Board, EFG International

Kate Duhamel, Independent Filmmaker, Alley Oop FilmsBob Gay, Chief Executive Officer and Managing

Director, H&G Capital Partners (as of September 2009)Mark Jung, Chairman of the Board of Songbird

(as of November 2009)Silken Laumann, Olympian, Inspirational Speaker;

Writer; Child AdvocateCarl Liederman, Corporate Partner, K&L Gates LLPMeridee A. Moore, Senior Managing Member

and Chief Investment Officer, Watershed Asset Management L.L.C.

Dr. h.c. Adolf Ogi, Former Swiss Federal Councillor; Former Under-Secretary General and Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Developmentand Peace

Steve Pagliuca, Managing Director, Bain Capital (until April 2009)

Will Reynolds, Executive Partner, New Profit IncAndrew Swart, Global Partner, Monitor Group

(as of April 2009)Johan van der Werf, Former Member Executive

Board AEGON N.V.; Chairman, Supervisory Board, ORDINA N.V.

Mark Wiseman, Executive Vice President, Investments,CPP Investment Board (as of September 2009)

JOHANN O. KOSSPresident and CEO

ROBERT J. MYERSChair of the International Board of Directors

ight To Play allows children the opportunity tobuild critical life skills through sport and play– ultimately creating social change in commu-nities affected by war, poverty and disease.

As the leading international humanitarianand development organization using thetransformative power of sport and play to

build essential skills in children, we offer children the toolsto become contributing participants in society.

Right To Play trains local community leaders as Coaches to deliver our programs to some of the most marginalizedchildren in 23 countries affected by war, poverty and diseasein Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Ourwork is guided by the United Nations Convention on theRights of the Child and involves a unique methodology that encourages long-term behaviour change. We achievethis by using sport and play as tools for learning in fourcritical areas of development: basic education and childdevelopment; health promotion and disease prevention;conflict resolution and peace building; and, community development and participation.

Right To Play programs are shaped by two guiding principles:inclusion and sustainability. These principles promote theinvolvement of all children and young people who may be marginalized for reasons of race, gender, disability,ethnicity, social background or religion, and ensure a lasting impact that centres on building the capacity of individuals, communities and partner organizations to independently deliver learning objectives through regularsport and play activities.

Global Leader in Sport for Development andPeaceRight To Play is committed to every child’s right to playand takes an active role to facilitate research and promoteadvocacy in this area. Our aim is to engage and positively

influence key decision-makers from the development, sport, business, media and governmentsectors to ensure every child benefits from the positive power of sport and play.

An International Team of Athlete AmbassadorsAthletes from more than 40 countries support Right To Play. As role models, these athletes inspire children and raise awareness about Right To Play internationally.

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• In 2009, Right To Play reached 700,000 children in weekly regular sport and play activities.

• Combined with children who participated in special sports events and festivals, Right To Play reached a total of more than one million children in 2009.

• These activities were facilitated by more than 13,000 local Coaches, Leaders and teachers, as well as more than 4,000 JuniorLeaders.

• Almost 50 per cent of children participatingin programs in 2009 were girls.

• More than 50 per cent of Coaches, Leaders and teachers were female.

• More than 300 Athlete Ambassadors support Right To Play worldwide.

• In 2009, Right To Play operated 48 projects in 23 countries across four continents.

AT A GLANCE

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ight To Play’s programs incorporate a unique methodology that uses sportand play as tools for learning in four development impact areas:

Basic Education and Child Development: Our programs foster the physical, cognitive and social development of children to teach important values and life skills.Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Our programs are usedto educate and mobilize communities around national health and disease

prevention priorities, including HIV and AIDS, malaria and immunization. Conflict Resolution and Peace Building: Our programs are tools for teachingconflict resolution and peace building skills. Participation in regular activities facilitatesthe healing of communities and reintegration of children affected by war.Community Development and Participation: To create change and have a sustainable impact, we work in partnership with local organizations to build community infrastructure through the engagement of local staff and local and international volunteers.

Theory of Behaviour ChangeRight To Play’s ultimate goal is to encourage behaviour change. This complex process involves more than simple knowledge and awareness building. Behaviour change involves acquiring skills to adopt and maintain behaviours and attitudes such as self-esteem, resistance to peer-pressure, resolving conflict peacefully, problem-solving, and a capacity for communication.

Right To Play’s methodology ensures that both children and communities are able to putinto practice the skills and attitudes learned through our programs. Our innovativemethodology is founded on a unique understanding of social learning theory and childdevelopment needs.

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Through sport and play, children learn about team work, co-operation andrespect – the best values of sport.

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Right To Play builds capacity of community members to: • Be mentors and role models to children and youth.• Increase awareness on how to support behaviour

change.• Use sport to mobilize and strengthen links between

schools and community-based organizations.• Improve sport infrastructure and policy.

Look after yourself, look after one another

Key Factors in Behaviour Change• Creating and maintaining supportive environments. Role models, family, Coaches, teachers, peers and Right To Play Athlete Ambassadors play an important role in helping children adopt new behaviours. • Developing essential life skills. These skills include the ability to manage stress, resist peer-pressure, communicate assertively, make decisions, set goals, motivate and lead others. • Repeating activities. Allowing children the chance to practice skills, knowledge, and attitudes contributes to behaviour change.• Adopting healthy attitudes. Gaining self-esteem and confidence, hope and optimism, empathy and compassion, and motivation helps shift behaviours. • Acquiring knowledge about the issues. Children acquire facts about HIV and AIDS, risk reduction behaviours, and the impacts of stigma.

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ight To Play’s approach goes beyond individual capacity-buildingto include investments in partnerships – local, national and international. By collaborating with dedicated community leaders such as teachers, early childhood educators, and staff from other local implementing organizations, Right To Play helps to ensure the establishment of strong and lasting relationships and the long-term sustainability of our work.

Integrating Cultures to Ensure Local Fit and RelevanceWhen designing programs, Right To Play first completes a thorough assessment to understand both the needs and assets of the community.Each program is then tailored to both fit the needs and leverage the resources of the community in consultation with expert educators, localpartners, and community members including parents and children.

Building Critical Life Skills to Improve LivesRight To Play’s methodology ensures that both children and communitiesare able to put into practice the skills and attitudes learned through our programs. An evaluation conducted across three countries in which RightTo Play offers programs revealed that children are demonstrating greaterempathy, collaboration and problem-solving skills in their relationships withothers, as well as decreased peer-to-peer conflict.

Pioneering Approach to Experiential Learning A key aspect of Right To Play’s innovative methodology is the ExperientialLearning Cycle, which is a teaching/learning strategy that guides learnersthrough a three-step processing of their experience:

• Reflect - The learner considers: What did I just experience? Young children are taught the vocabulary to share their ideas and feelings andto respect the ideas and feelings of their peers.

• Connect - The learner considers: How does this experience relate toearlier ones? How does it connect to what I already know, believe orfeel? Does it reinforce or expand my view?

• Apply - The learner considers: How can I use what I have learnedfrom this experience? How can I use it in similar situations? How can Iuse this learning to benefit myself, my community?

A Delivery Model that Builds Local Capacity and SustainabilityTo ensure quality implementation of our programs, Right To Play developeda delivery model that is focused on local capacity building and is easilyadapted whether we are working directly with communities, throughschools or partner organizations. Right To Play’s delivery model is basedon the principle that each level acts as mentors and teachers to the levelbelow. For example, the model shows Project Co-ordinators (PCs) at the top, who are responsible for the skills and leadership training of theSupervisors at the next level.

Monitoring and Evaluating for Continual Improvement Right To Play systematically gathers and analyzes information from allproject locations for the purpose of measuring our impact and to improveour programs, their delivery and project planning.

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Through the repetitive sport and play activities in Right To Play’s programs, childrenand youth find a supportive environment and have opportunities to practice skills,build knowledge, and develop attitudes that can contribute to behaviour change.

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Disease, poverty and conflict are the reality for many of the children with whom Right To Play works. We believethat by developing the skills necessary to overcome challenging circumstances, children are better able to makesound decisions around disease prevention, education and conflict resolution, thereby making a difference intheir own lives and contributing toward building stronger, healthier communities.

Children isolated for reasons of race, gender, disability, ethnicity, social background or religion often experiencelower self-esteem. By ensuring that all children are included in regular sport and play activity, these children arein a better position to develop favourable impressions of themselves.

Developing the capacity to work as part of a team and to solve problems amicably are important skills developedin childhood. Right To Play’s group-based activities help children to develop these skills and as a result, demonstrate increased tolerance towards others and more supportive behaviours toward their peers.

We believe that the potential to be a leader resides in everyone. Right To Play helps children identify their strengthsthrough the use of leadership activities and to develop the confidence required to make decisions, set goals, becomeleaders and motivate behavioural change in others.

Having respect for oneself is a first defense against engaging in risky or aggressive behaviour. Boys and girlswho respect themselves and possess a sense of worth are less likely to succumb to peer-pressure, and are lesslikely to engage in peer-to-peer conflict.

Resilience Self-esteemTeam workLeadershipRespect

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● ABOVE: Ethiopia: Children learn teamwork when playing games that require co-operation skills Photo: Daphne Johnson, Lucidpics

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WHERE WE WORK

National Offices: raise funds, build brand awareness, partner withlocal businesses, work with national Athlete Ambassadors, and advocatefor Sport for Development.

Regional Offices: are responsible for regional strategic partnershipsand the co-ordination of programming and training across the region.

Country Offices: are responsible for the co-ordination of daily Right To Play project operations. 2009 Country List: Azerbaijan, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, China,

Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique,Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza), Pakistan, Peru, Rwanda,Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Zambia.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2009

EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

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● ABOVE: Ethiopia: Children develop life skills through their participation in educational sport and play activities

he East and Southern Africa Region,covering Botswana, Burundi,Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique,Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania andZambia, focused on its existing geographic footprint in 2009 andcontinued to strengthen its programs.Along with its partners, Right To

Play supported thousands of children and youthacross the region in diverse settings, from urbanand rural communities to camps for refugees and Internally Displaced People.

Right To Play continued to engage children and youth using sport and play programs to develop critical life skills and to promote healthy development, HIV and AIDS prevention, and theinclusion of girls, children living with disabilityand People Living with HIV and AIDS. These efforts also strengthened Right To Play’s advocacy initiatives to promote the rights of children and women, and Sport for Developmentand Peace.

Children in Leadership RolesOne of the key initiatives of 2009 was engagingchildren in leadership roles as Junior Leaders.Junior Leaders between the ages of 12 and 18were supported by Coaches in leading discussionswith other children and their peers. This approachincreased the children’s participation but alsohelped to develop the confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills of the Junior Leaders whichimproved as they engaged in open dialoguewith others. This process also helped parents and communities to better understand and recognizethe benefits gained through sport and play andthe positive impact it has on the lives of childrenand youth.

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The leadership and participation of girls and female Coaches in sport and play activities increasedthroughout the Region in 2009. Among the more than 276,280 children and 4,580 communityCoaches and teachers who participated, more than 49 per cent were girls and 51 per cent werefemale Coaches.

Local InvolvementBy continuing to involve local staff in its programming, Right To Play supported capacity developmentof staff and local implementing partners by having them take the lead in carrying out sport andplay activities and monitoring changes in the lives of children and youth. As part of the ongoing effort to promote sustainability, several coach networks, including the Female Coach Network,were formed and linked with government initiatives that related to gender, HIV and AIDS, childrights and disabilities.

To ensure Right To Play’s programs operated in an environment suited to children, there was an ongoing emphasis on strengthening existing partnerships and collaboration with local Civil SocietyPartner Organizations and different International NGOs, UN Agencies and Government Ministriesand Departments for the purpose of sharing knowledge, skills and good practices.

Hope for 2010“Our hope for 2010 is to continue in our efforts to improve program quality within existing programs and focus on demonstratingand sharing results and continue to invest in developing leadership among children. We also hope to strengthen capacities andskills of country and regional teams to furtherstrengthen existing programs. Finally, we hope to enhance cross-country and cross-regional exchanges for the sharing of knowledge, identifying replicable good practices and advocacy.”

DR. RUDABA KHONDKERRegional Director,

East and Southern Africa

CIRCLE UPDo you remember being on a team andhow important it was to co-operate withyour teammates to play well and succeed?How being able to co-operate helped to reduce conflict? Developing this basic lifeskill at a young age is important for successlater on in life.

Circle Up has children form alarge standing circle.Each child must remember the nameof the person to boththeir left and right.The children are thenasked to reform theircircle in alphabeticalorder. As a group,the children work together to reorgan-ize themselves asquickly as possible.Once they are done,they call out theirnames in order.Next, they reformtheir original circleand call out thename of the personon their right all theway around the circle.

When the game is over, the children areencouraged to reflect on what they’velearned through playing together and assisting one another. Though leadersnaturally develop during play, the childrenare reminded to connect what they’velearned about the potential to become aleader. By developing skills such as co-operation, they apply this learning to buildon their own leadership potential.

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REGIONAL SUPPORTERSAfrica Comprehensive HIV/AIDS

Partnerships (ACHAP) EFG BankGovernment of Tanzania Rapid Funding

Envelope (RFE) Grumeti FundLundin for Africa FoundationNetherlands Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian Agency for Development

Cooperation (NORAD)Refugee International Japan The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign

Affairs (RNMFA)Save the Children (UK) Stephen Lewis FoundationUnited Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)United Nations Development Programme

(UNDP)United Nations High Commission for

Refugees (UNHCR)United Nations Missions in Sudan

(UNMIS)Walter Haefner Foundation

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● ABOVE: Liberia: A boy glances back before playing ‘Over and Under’

he West and Francophone AfricaRegion, covering Benin, Ghana,Liberia, Mali and Rwanda, reachednearly 145,000 children in 2009through regular sport and play activities. Overall, Right To PlayCoaches found that the programmethodology allowed them to

connect more easily with children. Coacheshave become heroes in the playgrounds,trusted and loved by children who are excitedto learn and gain confidence from the gamesthey play.

Benin: Impacting through Education Right To Play established child rights commit-tees in 86 schools across Benin. The commit-tees worked to educate children about theirown rights and to create awareness and dia-logue about abuse in communities. Led byteachers trained in children’s rights, morethan 580 children participated in the commit-tee meetings, helping to design and imple-ment activities to pass on their newfoundknowledge to almost 11,000 other children.

Ghana: Working Toward Peace and InclusionTo promote peace and friendship amongyoung people in Ghana, Right To Play organ-ized a Play Day for about 350 children inKanvilli, where conflict between youth is common. After witnessing their peaceful interaction, community members recognizedthe need to work towards maintaining peace.“The children had so much fun they forgottheir individual differences. Through thegames, they realized that to achieve a commongoal, people need to come together as agroup with determination and focus,” saidRose Acquaye, a teacher and Right To PlayLeader.

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Liberia: Continuing SupportAn inspiring example of sustainability was demonstrated in Liberia where a local Right ToPlay volunteer, Keifala Kromah, led a group of Right To Play Coaches to form a local non-governmental organization.

Keifala trained as a Right To Play Coach while living in a refugee camp in Sierra Leone. Alongwith other Coaches, Keifala dreamed of establishing his own organization, knowing that sustain-ability was the key to impacting communities once international organizations transferred ownership to the community. After returning home, he joined Right To Play in Liberia when itopened in 2006. When the Northern and Central Projects in Liberia closed, the Coachesformed a new organization. Restoring Our Children’s Hope (ROCH) engaged more than13,000 children and youth across four counties in 2009. When asked what fuels his dedicationto the organization, the Coaches and communities, Keifala’s answer is simple: “Hope.”

Mali: Community Collaboration for Children’s Rights Right To Play also focused on child rights and protection by participating in the Child Rights Reflection Network (GRDE) in Mali. Right To Play worked with a committee throughout 2009 tocreate a guiding document for a national referral system for children in difficult situations. Thiswas an important contribution to child protection in Mali, where a coherent, well-known andused referral system was lacking at local and national levels.

Rwanda: A Strategy for HIV and AIDS Prevention EducationTo commemorate World AIDS Day, Right To Play collaborated with Population Service International (PSI) on a series of activities in Gisozi, Kimisagara and Bisanza to educate youthabout HIV and AIDS. Youth were encouraged to use the Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT)services organized by PSI, and to make informed decisions based on their personal status. Thiswas the first time that a complete range of services for HIV and AIDS prevention education was

offered to youth, as local health centres arenot equipped to address their needs.

‘’What impressed me is that the youthdemonstrated a real will to benefit from the services, they were not scared and they were ready to receive any result, either positive or negative,” said OlgaSibylle Mosozi, Project Assistant.

Hope for 2010“Right To Play’s West and FrancophoneAfrica Regional team looks to the future withoptimism. The organization’s supportersand the communities who benefit from itsprograms are united in the belief that in-vesting in the child is the best way to breakthe cycle of poverty, disease and conflict,thereby restoring hope for a better future.”

DR. DENNIS BRIGHTRegional Director,

West and Francophone Africa

HUMAN KNOTLife can be complicated, and often solvingits problems requires many skills, as wellas assistance from others. Human Knothelps children understand how working as part of a team can lead to success.

To play Human Knot, children form a circle facing inward. Coming closer together, each child firmly holds the hand or wrist of two other children fromacross the circle. Through co-operation,they have to figure out how they aregoing to untangle themselves – withoutletting go of each other.

Stepping over andunder one another’sarms, the goal is towiggle free andform a large opencircle with every-one still holdinghands. Every member of the team should contribute ideas inhow to untangle the human knot.

Afterwards, thechildren can discuss how well they worked as a teamto untangle the knot and reflect on whatqualities a strong leader must possess.Carefully guided conversation allows thechildren to reflect on another time in whichteamwork was critical to solving a problem,and how they might apply what theyhave learned to other areas of their life.


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REGIONAL SUPPORTERSAdventist Development and Relief Agency(ADRA)

BØRNEfondenBeluzzo Family FoundationCanadian International Development

Agency (CIDA)Comic ReliefFIFA and streetfootballworldFondation Addax PetroleumFrey Charitable FoundationMcCall MacBain Foundation Netherlands Ministry of Foreign AffairsSteamboat FoundationUnited Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)United Nations High Commission for

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● ABOVE: Lebanon: Regular participation in sport and play activities help children develop basic life skills

he Middle East and North AfricaRegion, covering Jordan, Lebanon,Palestinian Territories (West Bankand Gaza), and United Arab Emirates focused in 2009 on increasing the number of children,families and communities impactedby Right To Play’s programs.

JordanIn addition to offering regular weekly activitiesfor children, Right To Play organized more than10 events throughout 2009 that contributed to a combined reach of more than 17,000children, youth, teachers and community members in Jordan. Of those events was onedesigned to encourage greater participationof girls in sports and to educate them on thebenefits of play and physical activity. Right ToPlay brought together 120 girls from youthcentres in and around Amman to play Right To Play’s games that would help build self-confidence and teamwork among the girls. A similar Play Day was held to celebrate theWorld Day of Peace in Aqaba, in partnershipwith Orphans Society, Aqaba Gulf Club andAqaba Youth Club.

A handball clinic held in Amman saw Right To Play Athlete Ambassador and former Norwegian professional handball playerGlenn Solberg, along with Zeljko Tomac, assistant Head Coach of the Norwegian National Men’s Handball Team, and SveinOlav Øie, General Manager of the Norwegian Handball Federation travel fromNorway to join local Coaches from across Jordan to demonstrate the benefits of teamsports for children. Svein Olav Øie, who wasimpressed by the programs in Jordan, said,

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“I have been told and have seen pictures and footage of Right To Play’s work, but to see thiswith my own eyes does something to me as a human being.” LebanonRight To Play had more than 25,000 children participating in activities in Lebanon in 2009,led by more than 900 teachers and Leaders. In addition, the team piloted a successful initiativein three refugee camps that resulted in the formation of three committees comprised of 43parents. The initiative’s objective was to mobilize the community around children’s rights andto enhance the sustainability of programming in Lebanon. Lebanon is home to a high and dense population of refugees from diverse backgrounds. To celebrate the Global Peace Games and to encourage tolerance, team work and confidenceamong the youth, Right To Play held a friendly football match in Tripoli for children under the ageof 14. Divided into two teams, the Right To Play team included 22 Palestinian, Syrian and Iraqichildren from the Al Beddawi and Nahr El Bared Camps; the Tripoli team included 20 Lebanesechildren. Following the game, the children reflected on the fun they had shared, shook hands, andchatted with each other, forgetting one another’s different ethnicity, background and religion. Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza)Over the past six years in which Right To Play has implemented programming in the PalestinianTerritories, a steadily increasing number of children and youth have been reached. In 2009,more than 43,500 children participated in Right To Play activities in the Palestinian Territories,representing an increased reach of 1,000 from 2008. Activities promoting the inclusion of

children and youth living with disabilitiy,were of particular success, resulting in theexpansion of project activities to include locations in the south, north and rural areas.Right To Play’s programs received furtherendorsement when Mr. Wilfried Lemke,United Nations Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace, visited in June2009. Mr. Lemke had the opportunity tolearn more about Right To Play’s programsand activities in the West Bank, and afterwitnessing the positive impact of Right ToPlay’s work, expressed his continuingsupport for the program.Hope for 2010“I’m optimistic that the quality programs ofRight To Play in the Middle East and NorthAfrica will expand and continue to providepsycho-social support to children, improvetheir life skills, and achieve a sustainablepositive change in their lives, which willmake a difference in the communities.”

ABDUL HAFIZ ELLADKIRegional Director,

Middle East and North Africa

LITERACY LADDERChildren can develop self-confidence byplaying games like Literacy Ladder, whichhelps build literacy and concentrationskills. By making the alphabet fun, children can learn to read more easilyand develop confidence in their ownabilities.

To play Literacy Ladder, children divideinto two teams and sit facing one anotherso that their feet touch, forming two lines.Every child is given a letter – and thesame letter is assigned to someone onthe opposite team. When the leader callsout a letter, the two children assignedwith that letter get up, hop over the legs of the children before them – like climbinga ladder – run around to the beginningof the line and hop to their own spots.Each child should have a few chances to play.

After the game, the leader asks the childrento reflect on why it is important to knowtheir alphabet. By connecting the game to their everyday lives, the children are able to begin to identify, sound out andput words together. This allows them to apply what they’ve learned as a first steptoward reading.


SELF-CONFIDENCE?

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REGIONAL SUPPORTERSAramexThe Canadian Representative Office in the Palestinian TerritoriesDubai CaresDubai Duty FreeThe Embassy of Canada to LebanonKnowledge and Human Development

Authority, DubaiOffice of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al

Hussein, Wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai

The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RNMFA)

US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

US Agency for International Development (USAID)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)United Nations Relief and Works Agency

(UNRWA)


ASIA

● ABOVE: Thailand: Boys smile for the camera during a break from activity

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hroughout 2009 Right To Play’s programs in the Asia Region, covering Azerbaijan,China, Pakistan and Thailand continued to evolve and yield significant results.

ThailandRight To Play continued to bring sport and play to refugees in five camps along theThailand and Burma borders in addition to serving 35 schools in the southernprovinces of Phuket, Trang, Satun and Songkhla. Under development is a Life Skills Education program that will complement the Thai National Curriculum and provide

teachers with the practical skills necessary to support life skills education in the classroom.

PakistanRight To Play’s programs in Pakistan serve Afghan refugees in Peshawar and Quetta, Pakistanichildren and youth in Mardan District and earthquake-affected children and youth in MansehraDistrict. While all Right To Play programs support the holistic development of children and youth,peace building and conflict resolution are key areas of intervention for 2010.

AzerbaijanThis year marked the final year of Right To Play’s partnership with International Inspiration inAzerbaijan. In addition to the implementation of sport and play activities, highlights from thisyear’s program included strong participation in Right To Play’s Youth As Leader program;more than 1,000 children, youth and community members participated in 27 communityevents planned and implemented by 84 Right To Play-trained youth.

China In China, Right To Play focused activities in a number of thematic areas: protection and rehabili-

tation of street children, the holistic develop-ment of children in rural areas, migrants andchildren in post-disaster environments and finally, programming for orphans and childrenwith disabilities. Program highlights includedRight To Play’s collaboration with the Ministryof Civil Affairs to integrate the best practicesof Right To Play’s programming into China'sexisting institutional care system, and providebetter care and development to orphans andchildren living with disabilities through theMinistry’s Blue Sky Campaign.

Hope for 2010“Our hope is to continue to develop anddeepen our impact through partnershipswith local governments, civil society, community-based and other implementingorganizations. By working together, we canmake a difference in the lives of thousandsof children who need basic education,health and social services.”

NINA VALENTICSenior Deputy Director,International Programs

T PROTECTOR DODGEBALLPart of being a good leader is the abilityto support others. Games such as Protec-tor Dodgeball prompt children to thinkabout the people who protect and supportthem and how those people serve asleaders and positive role models.

To play Protector Dodgeball, children standin a circle facing inward. Three volunteersform a line in the middle of the circle withtheir arms on the shoulders of the personin front of them. The first person becomesthe Protector and it is his or her responsi-bility to protect the other two players,while children making up the circle taketurns gently tossing a soft ball at them. TheProtector can catch or block the ball whilethe other two players try not to get hit.

Once everyone has had a chance to dodge the ball, the children are askedto reflect on what it felt like to be the Protector, and what they did to protect the others. Next, they are encouraged to connect this to someone in their life whoplays the role of protector and how thatperson makes them feel safe. The childrencan then think about how they mightapply those skills to become positive rolemodels for others.


LEADERSHIP?

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REGIONAL SUPPORTERSadidas Hong Kong LimitedAmerican Refugee CommitteeCargill ChinaCentre for Coordination of Services to

Displaced Persons on the Thai-Burma Border (CCSDPT)

Cummins IncorporatedDKSH Holding AG.DonAid FoundationMaddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation Swire BeveragesThe Royal Norwegian Embassy to PakistanThe Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign

Affairs (RNMFA)United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)United Nations High Commission for

Refugees (UNHCR)Urs and Gaby WietlisbachWalmart China

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SOUTH AMERICA

● ABOVE: Athlete Ambassador Adam Kreek participates in high altitude skipping while visiting programs in Peru.

Prior to 2009, Right To Play’s policy focus was heavilydriven by our role as Secretariat to the Sport for Develop-ment and Peace International Working Group (SDP IWG),which is now housed at the UN Office on Sport for Devel-opment and Peace (UNOSDP). In this role, the policy department nurtured fruitful partnerships with governmentofficials, UN agencies, and inter-governmental bodies,sports federations and International NGOs actively engaged in Sport for Development and Peace.

In collaboration with these partners, Right To Play contin-ued, in 2009, to actively advocate for the integration ofsport as a tool for development and peace in national and international government plans and priorities. Right To Play contributed to discussion papers, spoke at high-level dialogues and conferences, and participated in andmanaged policy consultations to advance the globalunderstanding of Sport for Development and Peace.

Right To Play also continued to advocate for youth issuesglobally. Specifically, Right To Play contributed to theWorld Economic Forum Global Design Initiative by co -ordinating 13 youth consultations in six countries reaching 522 youth participants; contributed to UNICEF’s 30th Anniversary edition of the State of the World’s ChildrenReport with an article titled, “What if Every Child Had theRight To Play?”; and offered policy expertise to the Forumon Productive Youth Development through Sport in Africa.

Understanding the power of partnership and collective advocacy, Right To Play joined forces with the InternationalPlay Association (IPA) working to raise the profile of Article31 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Along withsome of our international partners, we are contributing to a series of global consultations to collect evidence for ageneral Day of Discussion at the UN General Assembly.

Right To Play also joined the United Against Malaria campaign. This one year global campaign is comprised of corporate, sports, celebrity and NGO partners with an interest in advocating for malaria prevention and treatment efforts and promoting the goal of totally eradicating deaths caused by malaria by 2015.

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RIGHT TO PLAY POLICY

ight To Play began offering sport and play activities in Peru in December2008. In its first year of operation, the Peruvian program experiencedtremendous success, impacting more than 33,000 children across rural and underprivileged areas.

Throughout 2009, Right To Play’s Peru team focused their approach on using sport and play to enhance literacy and numeracy. Their efforts weresupported by certification of Right To Play Coaches and teachers through

the University of Argentina.

The local communities benefiting from Right To Play’s programs were quick to embracethe activities. The programs experienced a 95 per cent rate of engagement from parentsand community groups in all locations where Right To Play activities were offered.

Teachers who participated in Right To Play training in order to offer sport and play activities in schools were acknowledged for their efforts by receiving recognition forextra working hours from the Ministry of Education. Right To Play places a high priority on engaging local community leaders, providing an opportunity for career development.

The Peru team also established innovative learning exchange programs between localprojects, which encouraged children, teachers, Coaches, and government officials toshare success stories and best practices for creating the most impactful and beneficial programs possible.

Peruvian children were excited to meet Canadian Olympic rowing gold medallist andRight To Play Athlete Ambassador Adam Kreek, who visited the town of Cusco in November 2009. Adam played games with local children and spoke to them abouthow sport and play can teach valuable life skills. “We had to listen to the Coach whileplaying. You do the same thing in the classroom when you listen to the teacher andtake notes.” Adam was thrilled to be able to connect with the children, “They told me, ‘I can’t believe you came to visit. Thank you so much for coming!’”

Hope for 2010“Our goal for 2010 is to make Sportfor Development a meaningful and motivating activity for all Peruvian children, youth and communities.”

TERESA GONZALEZAssistant Vice President of Education,

Training and Special Initiatives

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REGIONAL SUPPORTERS

Corporación Andina de FomentoElementary Teacher Federation of OntarioThe Embassy of Canada to PeruFondo AntaminaMinistry of Education PeruUniversity of Plata, Argentina

ight To Play’s Athlete Ambassadors have experienced the power of sport, and itsability to build essential life skills such as self-esteem, discipline, fair play, respectand team work. They share Right To Play’s values and serve as role models for children around the world. Our Ambassadors speak to the media on behalf ofRight To Play and attend events and fundraisers. Many Athlete Ambassadors havevisited Right To Play field locations to generate awareness and fundraising opportu-nities, and to see the effectiveness of our programs first-hand. These visits generate

significant media attention and opportunities to deliver our message to the general public.

More than 300 athletes from over 40 countries represent Right To Play as Athlete Ambassadors. They volunteer their time with our National Offices in Canada, The Netherlands,Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States and at major internationalevents such as the Olympics, Tour de France, and World Championship events.

Team HTC-Columbia Team HTC-Columbia riders are used to traversing high altitude mountain passes, switchbacks, and difficult road conditions – on highly technical, finely tuned bicycles. But in November 2009, four riders left their bicycles at home and crammed into a small buswith the team doctor and a camera crew from the US television network Versus. Theytravelled across mountain ranges to visit the children participating in Right To Playprograms in several of Peru’s most remote villages.

Craig Lewis (United States), Ina-Yoko Teutenberg (Germany), Evelyn Stevens (UnitedStates), and team doctor Helge Riepenhof (Germany) visited schools in Chavín, Llataand Huaraz, where Right To Play games were incorporated directly into the schoolcurriculum. The team witnessed the value of sport and play in the children’s lives as theyjoined in the math games with children in the classroom and learned health lessonsusing the Red Ball during after-school activities. The children treated the Athlete Ambas-sadors to a hometown heroes’ welcoming parade in Llata after the group had made along bus ride from the nearest town, illustrating the power of positive role models.

In 2009, Team HTC-Columbia raised over US $100,000 for Right To Play throughcharity rides and auctions, and the trip to Peru only strengthened the team’s resolve to support Right To Play in the future. Craig Lewis said, “It’s amazing to feel and see theimpact Right To Play has made on children in this region. We’ll do anything we can toget the word out about this wonderful organization.”

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ATHLETE AMBASSADORS

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● BELOW: Team HTC-Columbia riderEvelyn Stevens poses with Peruvian youth

● RIGHT: Team HTC-Columbia rider Ina-YokoTeutenberg greeted by excited children in Peru

Jordanian Exchange Four American Olympians arrived in Jordan on April 15th for a nine-dayvisit, the first phase of a cultural exchange program that focused on Sportfor Development, and specifically the inclusion of girls and children livingwith disability in sport and play activities. The program allowed childrenand Coaches to connect with the Athlete Ambassadors as role models, facilitated learning across cultural boundaries and created strong bondsbetween athletes and staff across Right To Play’s global network.

Michelle Guerette (rowing), Emily Cook (aerials), John Zimmerman (figureskating) and Jason Rogers (fencing) had the opportunity to share their experiences as athletes, coaches and Right To Play Ambassadors by participating in workshops with local Right To Play Coaches, volunteersand teachers. They spent time in the schools and played with childrenparticipating in Right To Play activities.

“As an Athlete Ambassador it was fantastic to see how critical localCoaches are in delivering Right To Play programs to children around theworld. There are more than 13,000 volunteer Coaches worldwide, andthey are the key reason Right To Play is able toreach so many children. As a group we learned alot about how friendly and welcoming Jordaniansare, and in return we hoped to teach the Coachesthat almost anything is possible if you set goalsand channel all your efforts into making themhappen,” said Michelle Guerette.

eBay Online Initiative As part of a global strategy to increase fundraisingpotential through the Internet, Right To Play part-nered with eBay and Auction Cause to promotesome attractive auction items and at the sametime introduce tens of thousands of people toRight To Play. As one of the featured charities ineBay’s 2009 Holiday Campaign, Right To Play’sauction presence was anchored by a once-in-a-lifetime experience with two-time Olympic snow-boarding gold medallist and action sports starShaun White. Because of his contribution, RightTo Play was highlighted as one of two featuredcharities in the UK and the US.

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● ABOVE: Jordan’s County Manager, Lamis Shishani, leads youth in an activity

● RIGHT: American Olympians and Right To Play Athlete Ambassadors MichelleGuerette (top left), John Zimmerman (topsecond right), Jason Rogers (bottom left)and Emily Cook (bottom centre) visit Jordan as part of a cultural exchange

DO YOU REMEMBER... HOW YOU LEARNED TO BE PART OF A TEAM?

HOW IT FELT TO WIN?HOW IT FELT TO HAVE FUN WITH OTHERS?

HOW YOU LEARNED TO DEAL WITH LOSING?HOW YOU LEARNED A NEW GAME?

HOW YOU LEARNED TO RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS?

Photo: Daphne Johnson, Lucidpics

CANADANATIONAL OFFICES

In 2009, Right To Play Canada saw incredible gains in national awareness and once again achieved record fundraising results with over $3.2 million raised.

Mitsubishi Partnership ShinesMitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada set multiple retail sales records in Canada and Right To Play was a beneficiary of theirsuccess. For every car sold from April to June, Mitsubishi donated $100 to Right To Play for a total of $496,000 in 2009,which brings their two-year contribution to just under $1,000,000. Mitsubishi also donated a vehicle to the Canadian Office which greatly enhanced our fundraising and awareness efforts.

Canadian City and Schools Adopt Right To PlayIn September 2009, the City of Surrey, British Columbia began a new partnership with Right To Play. More than130 schools received visits from 20 Canadian Olympians, thereby introducing over 70,000 children to the valueof Right To Play’s work. Schools and universities across Canada teamed up to support Right To Play in unprecedentednumbers and the first Student Summit brought representatives together from coast to coast.

Athlete Ambassadors Educate and InspireRight To Play Canada welcomed Olympic figure skater Patrick Chan and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeremy Accardoas new Athlete Ambassadors. The organization also received outstanding support from 30 NHL players who tookpart in Right To Play’s NHL ‘Donation for Minutes’ campaign, raising more than $80,000. US Olympic rowerMichelle Guerette and Canadian badminton champion Anna Rice both took part in internships in Toronto, learningabout fundraising at the national level and supporting community events. Several athletes visited our programs in2009, including Canadian Olympic rower Jane Rumball who visited Uganda, while fellow Olympic rower AdamKreek travelled to Peru.

Corporate Canada Makes a DifferenceWinSport Canada, the national leader in developing sustainablesports facilities, partnered with Right To Play to host the 2nd AnnualRed Ball Celebrity Golf Classic at Silvertip Resort in Canmore, Alberta, supported by more than 30 Canadian Olympians. AthleteAmbassador and LPGA star Suzann Pettersen hosted a successfulworkshop and fundraising event in Calgary, with the help of ourAlberta Cabinet.

The corporate sector also played a crucial role in our 2009fundraising. In association with MasterCard, Roots launched the“Canada Collection by Roots” in support of Right To Play. The collection was also promoted by a MasterCard television ad campaign. Other important partnerships established in 2009 include a three-year agreement with Cadbury and a two-year relationship with Beiersdorf, owners of Elastoplast brand bandages.Finally, the popular City Chase urban adventure series raised $163,000 for Right To Play through nine events across the country.

● BELOW: Right To PlayAthlete Ambassadors SamiJo Small, Billy Bridges andJane Rumball join Presidentand CEO of MitsubishiMotor Sales of Canada Koji Soga, and President and CEO of Right To PlayJohann Olav Koss to helplaunch the 2009 ‘Right ToPlay Challenge’ Sales Drive

● ABOVE: City Central buildingin Surrey, British Columbiawrapped with ‘Right To Play Surrey Challenge for Children2009’ banner

● RIGHT: Athlete Ambassador, Adamvan Koerverden in theCanada Collection byRoots.

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Image courtesy of Roots Canada Ltd.

Advisory BoardWayne Gretzky, (Honorary Chair) Ralph Lean, (Co-Chair), Cassels,

Brock & Blackwell LLP

Kevin Albrecht, iSport Media & ManagementGeoff Beattie, The Woodbridge Company Ltd.John Bitove, Priszm BrandzJordan Bitove, The Vision Group of CompaniesDavid Braley, Orlick IndustriesMichael Budman, Roots Canada Ltd.Terry Donnelly, MandrakeJohn Harris, Harris Steel Group Inc.Clara Hughes, OlympianChris Jordan, Y&RNancy Lee, Olympic Broadcast Services

Vancouver Ltd. Jim Leech, Teachers’ Private CapitalRon Lloyd, Credit Suisse First Boston CanadaScott Moore, CBC SportsElizabeth Mulholland, Mulholland ConsultingHeather Reisman, Indigo Books & Music Inc.Kevin Sullivan, GMP Capital Inc.Larry Tanenbaum, Kilmer Van Nostrand Co.

LimitedGarrick Tiplady, Rogers Communications Inc.Brian Williams, CTV/TSNEric Young, EYE

National Corporate PartnersCadbury CanadaHarris Steel Group Inc.Lothlorien FarmsMasterCard CanadaMitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.Roots CanadaSkyLink Aviation Inc. The Woodbridge Company Ltd.

Corporate PartnersBlakes, Cassels & Graydon LLPCBC SportsCTMS Corporate Travel Management SolutionsHolcim CanadaMerck Frosst CanadaMIJO CorporationMitsubishi City ChaseNew World Screen PrintingRogers CommunicationsSAS Institute CanadaStatoil HydroToronto Sport and Social Club Torys LLP Y&R

NGOs, Foundations and CommunityPartnersCrescent SchoolElementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario

(ETFO)Fondation de Club Rotary Mont-TremblantgranoLundin for Africa FoundationMcGill University Right To Play ClubMcMaster University Right To Play ClubMining for a Heart of GoldOntario Teachers’ FederationThe John and Deborah Harris Family FoundationRBC FoundationStephen Lewis FoundationStone Creek Charitable Foundation Strathcona High SchoolTeam Kids U CanTeammates for Kids FoundationThe City of Surrey, British ColumbiaThe Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman

FoundationThe Lawrence and Judith Tanenbaum Family

Charitable Foundation Toronto FC Winsport Canada

Individual DonorsDaniel AlfredssonErin and Alex AndersonZdeno CharaClara HughesLuc Robitaille Joe SakicKevin SullivanJoe Thornton

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Right To Play Canada would like to thank the following Board Members, National Corporate Partners, Corporate Partners, Sports Partners, NGOs, Foundations and Community Partners, and Individual Donors for their generous support in 2009.

SUPPORTERSRIGHT TO PLAY CANADA

We would like to acknowledge and thank The Woodbridge Company Ltd.,whose generosity over the past six years makes it possible for Right To Play tooccupy prime office space in downtown Toronto.

NATIONAL OFFICES

2009 was a year of organizational growth and innovation for Right To Play Netherlands. The office made a fresh start inFebruary with a new National Director, Matthijs Huizing, whose first initiative was to develop a new strategy for buildingawareness for Right To Play in the Netherlands. Other accomplishments included welcoming Peter de Jong to the DutchBoard of Directors and an office move to The Hague. In September, Right To Play Netherlands launched a new fundraisinginitiative, ‘Scoor mee voor Right To Play’, which targets sport clubs in The Netherlands.

Right To Play continued its efforts to promote brand recognition in 2009 through a strategic session with committedexternal supporters. The team developed a toolkit of key promotional materials and designed a survey with theaim of evaluating national awareness of Right To Play.

Corporate Fundraising and EventsIn 2009 Right To Play increased its focus on partnering with large sporting events. Right To Play was named acharity partner of the National School Breakfast, the Entrepreneurs Gala The Hague, ICAP fundraising event andthe Fortis Rotterdam Marathon, among others. In addition, more than 50 Dutch Athlete Ambassadors took part infundraising events over the year.

Even during a difficult financial year, many organizations continued to support Right To Play in 2009 and severalnew partners were welcomed, either providing financial support to Right To Play or offering their services free ofcharge.

Dutch Government Support2009 was the first year Right To Play Netherlands received a grant, MFS/ Young & Innovative 2009-2010, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A substantial part of thefunding was used for the implementation of the “Play to Learn” program in Ghana,Benin and Rwanda. Fundraising and awareness activities in The Netherlands focused on this program as well.

Right To Play also petitioned for, and was awarded, a ‘sport coalition’ grant from theMinistry of Sport, Health and Welfare, in alliance with three other Dutch sport partners.The grant will cover programming inKenya and will take effect in 2010.

In addition, Right To Play received financial support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for programs inBurundi and Sudan. This grant

resulted from the joint policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Sport, Health and Welfare.

Thank YouThank you to all of our Board members, Athlete Ambassadors, partners,volunteers and donors for your support.

● RIGHT: As part of the NationalSchool Breakfast inNovember 2009 Athlete AmbassadorLaurens ten Damhelps to serve themost important meal of the day

● BELOW: Athlete Ambassador, RubenHoukes, plays a gamewith a young boy while on a field trip to Rwanda

● ABOVE: During a field visit to Benin, Athlete Ambassador Bram Ronnes demonstrates his participation skills during a group activity

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NETHERLANDS

BoardJohan van der Werf, (Chair), Former

Member Executive Board AEGON N.V.; Chairman, Supervisory Board, ORDINA N.V.

John Brenninkmeijer, Entrepreneur; InvestorPeter de Jong, Managing Director, Stanton

Chase International, The NetherlandsJohann Olav Koss, President and CEO,

Right To Play InternationalFrans Lavooij, President Dutch Chamber

of Commerce and Managing Director Netspice Holding bv

Bart Veldkamp, Olympic Gold Medalist, Speed Skating

National Corporate PartnersAEGON NederlandCorporate Partners AMEX LogisticsAnthos Bank AsicsAtos OriginATP - The Advanced Travel PartnerBAM Utiliteitsbouw, region NorthWestBerk AccountantsBex* communicatieCHIO RotterdamCM B.V.Coach ConsultancyCreyf'sDe Boer TentenDe Jong UrsemDeloitteDe Mollige HaanDen Haag MarketingE.ONEuroCollege HogeschoolHet Frankrijk HuisFugro SurveyGooiconsult advies & trainingGiant Europe BVICE-DiesekoInfostrada

ITdonationsJonk CoachingJUNO iTKaldi Koffie & TheeKiciKoninklijke de SwartLegalNesLemontreeMarvin SmartUnirobe Meeùs GroepNationale SportpasNijhaNikon EuropeNikon NederlandO&IOMO (Unilever)Opel NederlandOrdina OpenPellikaan Health & Racquet ClubPiramidPluimenPractiCumCivileRotterdam TopsportRSM Erasmus UniversityRun2DaySaton BeheerSnowWorld ZoetermeerSodexoSports & Entertainment CompanySportWorksSport2MediaStadium Feyenoord, Events and CongressCentreStichting RozenhofTri-Tennis NederlandUitbijterVanbreda Risk & Benefits B.V.Verkoopjetelefoon.nl Via AppiaVodafone Foundation NederlandWestlandkaasWolfsbergenvanHaarlemXcitingZano Custom Clothing

Sport PartnersJudo Bond NederlandKoninklijke Nederlandse Gymnastiek UnieKoninklijke Nederlands KorfbalverbondKoninklijke Nederlandse Lawn Tennis BondKoninklijke Nederlandse Schaatsrijders BondMarathon EindhovenNederlandse Frisbee BondNOC* NSFRabo WielerploegenNGOs, Foundations and CommunityPartnersACLODe Baak Dokters van de WereldENASGemeente Den HaagInstituut voor Sportstudies Groningen Marketing Association EURNCDO networkROC Midden NederlandRotterdam UniversitySchooljudo.nlStichting Young In PrisonStichting HumanaStichting UptoyoutooThorbecke Voortgezet Onderwijs RotterdamVoorlichtingsbureau Brood/ NationaalSchoolontbijt2-Inspire

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Right To Play Netherlands would like to thank the following Board Members, National Corporate Partners, Corporate Partners,Sport Partners, and NGOs, Foundations and Community Partners for their generous support in 2009.

SUPPORTERSRIGHT TO PLAY NETHERLANDS

NATIONAL OFFICES

In 2009, Right To Play Norway focused on maintaining, consolidating and developing our partnerships and relationshipswith supporters. All six of our National Partners continued their support throughout 2009, despite the international financialcrisis which has meant that businesses have been more moderate in their use of money. We are very grateful for the engage-ment of these important partners and their commitment to the organization's work.

In addition, restricted funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Agencyfor Development Cooperation was granted close to the total budgeted and proposed amount.

Norway’s six National Partners in 2009 were: Kjøpmannshuset (SPAR & Joker), Wilh. Wilhelmsen,SCANDIC Hotels, Eniro Norway AS, BNbank and Optician Chain Synsam. We are verygrateful for the funds and engagement of these important partners which contribute both interms of economy and commitment to the organization's development work in general.

More Than Two Million Norwegians Know About Right To Play Our partners are also important contributors in the effort to increase our brand recognitionamong the Norwegian population of 4.7 million people! Right To Play completed an aware-ness survey for the fifth consecutive year, conducted by Sponsor Insight, which revealed thatoverall awareness of Right To Play in Norway is now at 45 per cent and 54 per cent of thosewho are aware have a positive relationship with the organization.

Restricted and Unrestricted FundingRight To Play Norway received restricted funding totalling 24.2 million NOK in 2009 fromNORAD, The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNICEF Norway. The fundingbenefits projects in Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Burundi as well as refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in Lebanon, Jordan, Pakistan and the Palestinian Territories. The funding from UNICEF Norway was generated from the Norwegian TVTelethon and is

restricted for projects in Uganda and Mozambique. Right To Play Norway alsoreceived funding from corporate partners, donors, individual gifts and throughevents for a total of 4.5 million NOK in unrestricted funds.

Field Trips with Partners and Athlete AmbassadorsNational Partners SPAR & Joker and Eniro Norway AS each visited Right To Playprograms in 2009, joined by Athlete Ambassadors. SPAR & Joker representativesvisited Uganda to gain firsthand experience of our projects and to contribute tothe development of handball facilities. The Eniro team went to Mozambique to observe the programs and the office and sports equipment storage they had financially supported at Inhaca Island. Our partners from the Norwegian Hand-ball Federation visited Jordan where they experienced the projects and facilitateda handball clinic in Amman.

● ABOVE: Beijing Olympic Handball Champions and Athlete Ambassadors, Head Coach Marit Breivik (right) and players Else-Marthe Sorlie Lybekk (middle) together with Alexander Buchmann(left) from the National Men's Team offered handball clinics inSoroti and Lira, north Uganda, in September 2009

● ABOVE: One of theworld's best handball players, Athlete AmbassadorGlenn Solberg, led a handball clinic in Amman, Jordan in February 2009

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NORWAY

Board of DirectorsTormod Hermansen, (Chair), Former

CEO Telenor ASAHanne Bjerknes, (Vice Chair), Director The

Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration

Kristin Kloster Aasen, President Norwegian Equestrian Federation

Bjorn Rune Gjelsten, World Champion, Investor

Berly Lund Gronning, Managing Director Dinamo PR

Ase Kleveland, Managing Director Rikskonsertene, former Norwegian Minister of Culture

Johann Olav Koss, President and CEO, Right To Play International

Adne Sondraal, Olympian, InvestorBjorge Stensboel, Writer, Former Head of

Norwegian Olympic Committee

National Corporate PartnersBNbank Eniro NorwayKjopmannshuset (SPAR & Joker) SCANDIC HotelsSynsam Optical ChainWilh. Wilhelmsen

Corporate PartnersAllsidige Nord mittbidrag.no mobileAxept NeverGiveUp Pure Norwegian WaterTotalConsultTreningTrigcom – Blackberry

Sports PartnersNorwegian Equestrian FederationNorwegian Handball FederationNorwegian Olympic Committee and

Confederation of SportsNorwegian Skating AssociationNorwegian Ski FederationNorwegian Volleyball FederationOslo2011 – FIS World Ski ChampionshipsNordic Events

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Right To Play Norway would like to thank the following Board Members, NationalCorporate Partners, Corporate Partners and Sports Partners for their generous supportin 2009.

SUPPORTERSRIGHT TO PLAY NORWAY

EventsRight To Play Norway participated in severalexciting events in 2009, with involvementfrom many of our Athlete Ambassadors andpartners. These initiatives generated importantfunding and awareness for Right To Play.

Thanks to SPARJentebølgen, BNbank OsloMarathon, Tour of Norway for Kids, Lørenskog Videregående Skole, MøbelringenHandball Cup, Oslo Horse Show and Jevnaker Church Christmas Concert for their support.

● ABOVE: National Partner Eniro contributed to an office and storage unit built at Inhaca Island, Mozambique, for local partner organization Jildas.The "Opening Ceremony" was hosted by Eniro Yellow Pages in October 2009. Athlete AmbassadorStian Grimseth joined the visit

NATIONAL OFFICES

For Right To Play Switzerland, the main focus for 2009 was to match the excellent results from the previous year. Althoughthe ending of the contract with the Swiss Government (SDC) led to a decrease in revenue, the continued support of engagedindividuals, corporations and foundations allowed us to maintain restricted funding for a number of Right To Play’s projects.Through numerous partnerships, growing athlete support and high profile events throughout the year, Right To Play’s presencein Switzerland was further secured.

New Partnership with Swiss CyclingRight To Play Switzerland was delighted to become Swiss Cycling’s “Exclusive Charity Partner” in 2009. Swiss Cycling is thenational governing body of all cycling sport disciplines in Switzerland. With this co-operation Right To Play benefited from an increase in awareness, as well as networking and fundraising opportunities.

Awareness in the Champions League of SailingThe TP52 Audi MedCup has become the meeting point of the world's best sailing professionals in recent years, and is considered the Champions League in sailing. The spinnaker of the Marazzi Sailing team was certainly the “eye-catcher” of the sailing competition in Valencia, Spain when Athlete Ambassadors Flavio Marazzi and sailing legend Jochen Schümann chose to feature Right To Play.

Event HighlightsThe Wild Girls on Snow event in Klosters follows a different theme every year and to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary, the 2009 theme was “Wild Girls Go WildWest”. Twenty teams took part in this ski event that saw plenty of action on and off theski trails in Klosters. Thank you to Athlete Ambassadors Andreas Wenzel, Bruno Kernen,Paul Accola and Marc Berthod who helped raise more than CHF 20’000 to benefit Right To Play programs worldwide.

It was a day of countless memories when Former President of Switzerland and International Board Member Adolf Ogi joined the Right To Play auction item winnersKarin Howell, Adrian Keller and Lawrence Howell, on a hike through the beautiful mountains of the Bernese Oberland.

Showcasing ThailandOlympic fencing champion Marcel Fischer and alpine skiing championAndreas Wenzel visited several Right To Play projects in Thailand to

get first-hand experience of how sport can play an important role in children’s lives. Both were impressed and inspired by the impact of Right To Play’s work in the field.

New Athlete AmbassadorsNine new athletes joined Right To Play Switzerland in 2009 and supported the organization by raising funds to improve the lives of children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. They includeGoran Bezina (Ice Hockey), Dario Cologna (Cross-Country), David and Philipp Degen (Soccer), Daniel Hubmann (Orienteering), Cédric Grand (Bobsleigh), Olivier Keller (Ice Hockey), Tony Salmelainen (IceHockey), and Raphael Wicky (Soccer).

Thank You Right To Play Switzerland would like to extend special thanks to all of our funders, Board members, partners, Athlete Ambassadors, friends and supporters. We are very grateful for your continued support.

● ABOVE: Marazzi Sailing Team

● RIGHT: Andreas Wenzel (left)and Marcel Fischer(right) visiting a Right To Play project in Thailand

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SWITZERLAND

● ABOVE: From left: Dr. h.c. Adolf Ogi, Karin Howell, Adrian Keller, and Lawrence Howell

Board of DirectorsDavid J. Blumer, (Chair), Chief

Investment Officier and Member of the Executive Committee of Swiss Re

Jean Pierre Cuoni, (Vice Chair), EFG Bank/Chairman and Member of the Board

Peter Ackermann, Lawyer, LL. M.Martin Bidermann, Private BankerPhilippe Blatter, CEO, Infront Sports &

Media GroupKarin Howell, EntrepreneurBarbara Keller, Delegate of the Board,

Right To Play SwitzerlandJohann Olav Koss, President and CEO,

Right To Play InternationalMorten Kleven, EntrepreneurBernhard Russi, World Champion, Olympic

Gold Medalist, Alpine Skiing

National Corporate PartnersCarlsdorff Partners AGDKSH Holding AGEFG BankSDC Swiss Agency for Development and

Cooperation (DEZA)

Corporate PartnersAustrian Ski FederationBill, Isenegger & AckermannBKW FMB Energie AGFrauenfelder 2-StundenlaufHewooHans Kohler AGInfront Sports and Media AGMicarna SANadimcoRahn & Bodmer BanquiersEdwin Rudolf, Charity GolfBank Sal. OppenheimTresagVerbier Sport Plus SAWild Girls on SnowzCapital

Sports PartnersInternational Ski Federation (FIS)Swiss CyclingLiechtensteinischer Skiverband

NGOs, Foundations and CommunityPartnersDonAid FoundationFondation Addax PetroleumFondation Les CèdresFoundation EFG InternationalFoundation Kids in MotionFrey Charitable FoundationHeart Bay FoundationVontobel FoundationWalter Haefner Foundation

Individual DonorsFamily Hans BidermannAndreas R. BihrerDavid J. BlumerEsther Heer CaduffCaroline DemoleGerman GamazoAdrian KellerDorry Keller-BodmerJames LeeFred. Olsen jr.Dr. h.c. Thomas StraumannUrs and Gabriela WietlisbachDr. Martin Wittig

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Right To Play Switzerland would like to thank the following Board Members, National Corporate Partners, Corporate Partners,Sports Partners, NGOs, Foundations and Community Partners, and Individual Donors for their generous support in 2009.

SUPPORTERSRIGHT TO PLAY SWITZERLAND

NATIONAL OFFICES

2009 was a successful year for Right To Play UK, resulting in a significant increase of revenue over 2008. This was largelydue to the strong support of Right To Play’s partners and stakeholders and an increased understanding in the UK of the workthat Right To Play does. Support from the British business community significantly rose throughout the year, providing Right ToPlay with a secure source of funding. Near the end of the year, Kate Burt was appointed as the new National Director.

Student movementRight To Play’s relationship with the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) continued to thrive and grow in 2009. By the end of the year, Right To Play had more than 120 student ambassadors in100 universities across the country spreading the organization’s message about the power of sport and play, and 50,000 students directly engaged.

One of the highlights of the year was the Edinburgh to London bike ride. More than 100 students tookpart in the challenge and raised a staggering £100,000. A group of 35 students spent two days intraining sessions in London to learn the skills necessary to be a Right To Play Coach and returned to theiruniversity communities to pass on their skills.

Family Day with Chelsea Football Club The relationship between Right To Play and one of the UK’s leading football clubs went from strength tostrength in 2009. The Right To Play-hosted Family Fun Day brought out the full Chelsea team, who werejoined by some of Right To Play’s Coaches and Athlete Ambassadors, including Mark Foster, Laura Robson,Will Carling, Ugo Monye, Chemmy Alcott and Ed Drake. The event, which was hosted by Boris and Elizabeth Jordan, was an exciting and memorable day for everyone, raising more than £182,000 while

helping to educate Right To Play UK supporters and ambassadors furtherabout the impact of the programs.

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UK

● BELOW: More than 100 students ride from Edinburgh to London in support of Right To Play

● RIGHT: Right To Playsupporters participate inthe Royal Parks Founda-tion Half Marathon

● BELOW: Chelsea FCstar Ashley Cole playswith children during RightTo Play’s Family Fun Day

Board of DirectorsCarl Liederman, (Chair), Corporate

Partner, K&L Gates LLP

Lisa Carling, Director, WCM Ltd. Simon Holden, Managing Director,

Goldman SachsJohann Olav Koss, President and CEO,

Right To Play International Martin Large, CEO, Steljes Leslie McCormack-GathyJulian McIntyre, CEO, MWB Capital Dwight Poler, Managing Director,

Bain CapitalJohn Pritchard, Founder & CEO,

Piper PritchardDag Skattum, Partner, TPGAlisa SwidlerPetri Vainio, Managing Director,

Essex Woodlands Health Ventures UK Ltd

National Corporate Partners AEGON UKAtos Origin

Corporate PartnersArnold & Porter LLPBain & Co Bridge Partnership COS – the Complete Office SolutionEFG BankEIDOSNavistar Logistics

Sports PartnersBritish Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)Chelsea Football ClubLawn Tennis Association (LTA)

NGOs, Foundations and CommunityPartnersAchimota TrustComic ReliefRoyal Parks FoundationUNICEF UK

Individual Donors Peter GbedemahSimon HoldenJulian McIntyreDwight PolerDag Skattum

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Right To Play United Kingdom would like to thank the following Board Members,National Corporate Partners, Corporate Partners, Sports Partners, NGOs, Foundationsand Community Partners, and Individual Donors for their generous support in 2009.

SUPPORTERSRIGHT TO PLAY UK

Royal Parks Foundation HalfMarathonAs a Golden Oaks Charity partner for one of the United Kingdom’s most beautiful halfmarathons, Right To Play was given 500spaces for runners in 2009. Participants inthe event raised an incredible £180,000 between them and helped position Right To Playas a leader amongst its peers in charity runningevents across the UK.

Harlequins Rugby ClubNear the end of 2009, Right To Play secured a significant partnership with HarlequinsRugby Club. Harlequins will raise money andawareness for Right To Play through charitygames, sports dinners, introductions to corporate partners and providing tickets forhigh-profile games.

Right To Play would like to thank its Board,supporters and volunteers for their continuoushard work and efforts.

One of the highlightsof the year was the Edinburgh to Londonbike ride. More than100 students took partin the challenge andraised a staggering£100,000.

USANATIONAL OFFICES

Right To Play USA solidified its presence throughout the country in 2009, reinforced by the expansion of its roster of AthleteAmbassadors who continued to find creative ways to raise funds and awareness for Right To Play in the United States.

NBA and WNBAIn early 2009, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) icon Lisa Leslie joinedRight To Play as an Athlete Ambassador. During the announcement, held at Leslie’s almamater in California, more than 500 students joined Leslie’s Los Angeles Sparks teammates ingames and drills from Right To Play’s Basketball for Development program. The event waslater featured in a public service announcement that ran during a nationally televised broad-cast of the WNBA playoffs. Leslie said, “I am honored to be a part of such an incredible organization and I look forward to visiting Right To Play programs in the field and helping toinstill self-confidence in children and youth both in the U.S. and around the globe.”

The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) first Tanzanian-born player, Hasheem Thabeet,also became an Athlete Ambassador and returned to his native Tanzania to visit Right To Playprograms. “It's play, fun and excitement -- I can't believe what I am seeing,” said Thabeet,the NBA’s 2nd overall pick in the 2009 Draft. “The work done by the children through thegames is ensuring that there is education through the games.”

Football ChallengeRight To Play USA invited four of the world's top international soccerteams to America to participate in the World Football Challenge, a winner-take-all round robin tournament.AC Milan, Inter Milan and Club Americajoined Right To Play’s global sportspartner Chelsea Football Club to playin front of thousands of excited fans inLos Angeles, California, Baltimore,Maryland, and Dallas, Texas.

Chelsea players wore their Right ToPlay shirts during their pre-match warm-ups and, before each match, teamswalked out onto the field holding RightTo Play Red Balls. At the concludinggame in Dallas, Chelsea FC honorarycaptains and country music legendsGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwoodalso walked out with Red Balls to join in the celebration.

● ABOVE: Athlete Ambassador, Lisa Leslie,with Sparks teammates

● RIGHT: Athlete Ambassador,Hasheem Thabeet, in Tanzania learning first-hand the impact sport and play has on children

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Board of DirectorsKate Duhamel, (Chair), Independent

Filmmaker, Alley Oop Films

Rob Baynard, Managing Director, JPMorgan Johann Olav Koss, President and CEO,

Right To Play InternationalMeridee A. Moore, Senior Managing Member

and Chief Investment Officer, Watershed Asset Management L.L.C.

Bill Orbe, Founding Partner, Richards, Kibbe, and Orbe LLP

Phil de Picciotto, President, Athletes & Personalities, Octagon

Will Reynolds, Executive Partner, New Profit Inc.

Holly Taylor Sargent, Founding Director, Women’s Leadership Board

National Corporate PartnersArnold & Porter LLP Cargill Incorporated Cummins IncorporatedGoldman SachsThe Corporation for National and

Community ServiceNew Profit Inc.Reed Smith LLPStoel Rives LLP

Sports PartnersBDA GivingLos Angeles SparksTeam HTC-Columbia Universal Sports

NGOs, Foundations and CommunityPartners Bain Capital Children’s Charity Ltd.Joshua and Anita Bekenstein Charitable FundBelluzzo Family FoundationEccles FoundationFidelity FoundationInternational FoundationThe Karsh Family Foundation The McCance Foundation TrustLangfitt Family Foundation Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation MissionFish.orgNewman's Own FoundationRessler/Gertz Family FoundationMay and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Steamboat FoundationRobert K. Steel Family FoundationTudor Foundation Inc. Vinik Family Foundation

Individual DonorsAnonymous (2)Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. CarsonCombined Federal CampaignBill and Kate DuhamelPaul and Sandy EdgerleyMichael B. and Mary FoxRocky and Lycia FriedKem GardnerAndy McLaneMeridee A. Moore and Kevin N. KingBjorn and Debbie NielsenKathleen M. Welsh and Bill PlautzMitt and Ann RomneyTed and Linda SchleinHilary Bates and Jerome L. SimonElizabeth and Andrew Spokes Kathryn Taylor and Thomas SteyerJim and Susan Swartz

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Right To Play USA would like to thank the following Board Members, National Corporate Partners, Sports Partners, NGOs, Foundations and Community Partners,and Individual Donors for their generous support in 2009.

SUPPORTERSRIGHT TO PLAY USA

Hosting Jordanian CoachesRight To Play co-ordinated a cultural ex-change between Jordanian Coaches andAmerican athletes, in partnership with the USDepartment of State Bureau of Educationaland Cultural Affairs. The US portion of the exchange took place in New York City andincluded six Right To Play teachers andCoaches from Jordan, five Right To Play Athlete Ambassadors and coaches from otherlocal Sport for Development organizations.

Right To Play USA would like to thank all of our Athlete Ambassadors, donors, and volunteers who work tirelessly on behalf ofRight To Play.

Right To Play USA invited four of theworld's top interna-tional soccer teams toAmerica to participatein the World FootballChallenge, a winner-take-all round robintournament.

RIGHT TO PLAY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS2009

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Financial Report 2009

Due to the effects of the global financial crisis, 2009 was a difficultfinancial year for many companies and organizations, includingRight To Play. Our revenues decreased for the first time since our inception. However, we were able to minimize the effects of thisshortfall by reducing expenses and through cautious spending.

Our total revenues decreased 12.6% to $28.5 million in 2009.Restricted revenues from governments, foundations and othersources decreased 9.6% to $13.9 million. Unrestricted revenues

decreased 10.1% to $14.2 million. Donations-in-kind of $158,000 were recognized for the value of time contributed by our International Volunteers. In addition, we continued to receive Donations-in-kind from adidas in the formof the Right To Play Red Balls and clothing.

Total expenses decreased 10.3% to $28.1 million in 2009. This is brokendown into program and non-program expenses outlined below.

Total program expenses decreased by 12.9% to $23.2 million as we reducedour international program expenses to compensate for reduced revenue as a result of the adverse worldwide financial situation. In addition to expenses incurred in the 23 countries in which we operated in 2009, these expenses include resource development and program delivery, as well as research, policy and cross-cultural global education related to opportunities that Sport for Development and Peace bring to children and youth.

Our non-program expenses, which consist of administrative and fundraisingexpenses, increased by 4% to $5.0 million. Fundraising costs were up in a continued effort to secure additional new supporters and donors in a weakglobal economy. Administration costs were slightly increased due to general inflation of standard fixed operational costs.

Right To Play’s goal is to maintain an 85/15 ratio in our program expense/non-program expense ratio. The organization has met this target for the last numberof years. However, due to the effects of the global financial crisis noted above,Right To Play’s actual ratio for 2009 is 82/18. The reason behind this is the decrease in restricted revenue and corresponding reduction in the internationalprogram expenditures. We will receive more restricted funding in 2010 that willallow us to spend more on program costs, and improve our ratio.

Our full consolidated financial statements, audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, arealso available on our website at www.righttoplay.com.

DENNIS LEPHOLTZChief Financial Officer

● RIGHT: Right To Play bringssport and play to children incamps along the Thailand andBurma border

AUDITORS’ REPORTOn Summarized Consolidated Financial Statements

To the Members of Right To Play InternationalThe accompanying summarized consolidatedbalance sheet and summarized consolidatedstatement of operations and changes in net assetsare derived from the complete consolidated financial statements of Right To Play Internationalas at December 31, 2009 and for the yearthen ended on which we expressed an opinionwithout reservation in our report dated May 21,2010. The fair summarization of the completeconsolidated financial statements is the respon-sibility of management. Our responsibility, inaccordance with the applicable AssuranceGuideline of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, is to report on the summarized consolidated financial statements.

In our opinion, the accompanying summarizedconsolidated financial statements fairly sum-marize, in all material respects, the relatedcomplete consolidated financial statements in accordance with the criteria described inthe Guideline referred to above.

These summarized consolidated financialstatements do not contain all the disclosuresrequired by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Readers are cautionedthat these statements may not be appropriatefor their purposes. For more information onthe Corporation’s financial position, results ofoperations and cash flows, reference shouldbe made to the related complete consolidatedfinancial statements.

Chartered AccountantsLicensed Public Accountants

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RIGHT TO PLAY INTERNATIONALSummarized Consolidated Balance SheetDecember 31, 2009 (stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)

2009 2008 $ $

AssetsCurrent Cash 7,818 7,009 Short-term investments 35 5 Contributions receivable 1,908 2,859 Goods and services tax receivable 19 46 Prepaid expenses and other 991 1,039 10,771 10,958 Capital assets 159 215 10,930 11,173

LiabilitiesCurrent Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,134 1,406 Deferred contributions 3,229 3,401 Bank loan 1,018 1,151 5,381 5,958 Net assetsInvested in capital assets 159 215 Unrestricted 5,390 5,000 5,549 5,215 10,930 11,173

Complete audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 are available upon request.

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RIGHT TO PLAY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2009

RIGHT TO PLAY INTERNATIONALSummarized Consolidated Statement of Operations and Changes in Net AssetsYear ended December 31, 2009 (stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)

2009 2008 $ $

Revenue Restricted - programs 13,362 14,692 Restricted - IWG and others 550 693 Unrestricted 14,165 15,761 Donations-in-kind - programs 158 915 Donations-in-kind - other 226 510 Total revenue 28,461 32,571 Expenses Program expenses International programs 17,651 19,022 Program support 1,723 1,334 Operations support 20 40 Development education 2,254 3,312 Program development and monitoring and evaluation 785 966 Program research 263 209 Sports for Development and Peace - IWG 304 793 Donations-in-kind - programs 158 915 Total program expenses 23,158 26,591 Non-program expenses Administrative 2,004 1,898 Fund raising 2,965 2,878 Total non-program expenses 4,969 4,776 Total expenses 28,127 31,367 Excess of revenue over expenses 334 1,204 Net assets, beginning of year 5,215 4,011 Net assets, end of year 5,549 5,215

Complete audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 are available upon request.

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RIGHT TO PLAY INTERNATIONALNotes to the Summarized Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2009

1. Financial statement presentationThese summarized consolidated financial statements include 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the following controlled entities:

Stiftelse Right To Play (Norway) Stichting Right To Play (Netherlands) Foundation Right To Play (Switzerland) Right To Play UK Limited (United Kingdom) Right To Play Onlus (Italy) Sports Humanitarian Group, Inc. (USA)

The controlled entities’ purpose is integrated with that of the Corporation so that they have common objectives. In addition, they solicit funds in the name ofthe Corporation and all funds raised (excluding costs of local operations) are sent to the Corporation to be used at its discretion.

The controlled entities are responsible for fundraising and educating others about Right To Play and sport for development in their respective countries andfor maintaining relations with the various government funders of Right To Play programs.

2. ContingenciesThe terms of contribution agreements may allow contributors to conduct audits to ensure program expenditures are in accordance with the terms and conditionsof funding agreements. Ineligible expenditures, if any, may result in the Corporation reimbursing a portion of the funding. Management is of the opinion that theCorporation has incurred no material ineligible expenditures and has, accordingly, not recorded any liability for reimbursement of related funding.

3. GuaranteesIn the normal course of business, the Corporation enters into agreements that meet the definition of a guarantee. The Corporation’s primary guarantees areas follows:

(a) Indemnity has been provided to all directors and/or officers of the Corporation for various items including, but not limited to, all costs to settle suits or actions due to involvement with the Corporation, subject to certain restrictions. The Corporation has purchased directors’ and officers’ liability insurance tomitigate the cost of any potential future suits or actions. The term of the indemnification is not explicitly defined, but is limited to the period over which the indemnified party served as a trustee, director or officer of the Corporation. The maximum amount of any future payment cannot be reasonably estimated.

(b) In the normal course of business, the Corporation has entered into agreements that include indemnities in favour of third parties, such as engagement letterswith advisors. These indemnification agreements may require the Corporation to compensate counterparties for losses incurred by the counterparties as a result ofbreaches in representation and regulations or as a result of litigation claims or statutory sanctions that may be suffered by the counterparties as a consequence ofthe transaction. The terms of these indemnities are not explicitly defined and the maximum amount of any potential reimbursement cannot be reasonably estimated.

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GLOBAL PARTNERS

adidas has been a key supporter of Right To Play since 2007. As our official sports partner they provide product in addition to valuable financial contributions.We would like to thank adidas for their commitment to helping Right To Play achieveits vision of a healthier and safer world through the power of sport and play.

Right To Play’s three-year global partnership with AEGON N.V. grew out of a successful relationship in The Netherlands, during which AEGON developed anumber of activities to raise funds and awareness for Right To Play. We would likeexpress our continued gratitude to AEGON N.V. for their ongoing commitmentand shared vision.

Atos Origin, one of the world's leading international information technology servicescompanies, has been working with Right To Play since 2005 on business processesand beneficiary tracking. Based in The Netherlands, Atos Origin worked closelywith Right To Play Netherlands before expanding its partnership to Right To Play International. The partnership has contributed significantly to the organization's business analysis and systems creation processes, which has improved the overalloperations of Right To Play.

Right To Play expanded its partnership with EFG International in 2008 to that of a Global Corporate Partner. Both EFG Bank and EFG Foundation have beenstrong supporters of Right To Play for the past four years through employee matching programs that supported our work in Liberia and Sri Lanka. We aregrateful for EFG International’s support, working together to bring about positivechange in the communities where we work.

Right To Play would like acknowledge the critical role of our Global Corporate Partners whose contributions allow us to continue tomake a significant impact on children and communities around the world. We are grateful for their ongoing support. Right To Play collaborated with four Global Corporate Partners in 2009.

We look forward to continuing our productive relationships with all of our corporatepartners and sponsors.

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GOVERNMENT AND UN AGENCY FUNDING

● BELOW: Ethiopia: Children havingfun while participating in a game thathelps to develop co-operation

Right To Play would like to thank the following government departments and United Nations Agencies for their generous support of Right To Play’s projects in 2009:

Canadian HeritageCanadian International Development Agency (CIDA)Netherlands Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RNMFA)UK SportUnited Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)United Nations Missions in Sudan (UNMIS)United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)US Agency for International Development (USAID)US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) US Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM)

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Canada Robert Witchel, National Director65 Queen Street West, Thomson Bulding, Suite 1900Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M5Tel: +1 416 203 [email protected]

The Netherlands Matthijs Huizing, National DirectorLaan van Nieuw Oost Indië 1232593 BM Den HaagTel: +31 (0) 70 315 3490 [email protected]

NorwayLaila Andresen, National DirectorIdrettens HusServiceboks 1 - Ullevål StadionSognsveien 75LN-0855 Oslo, NorwayTel: + 47 21 02 90 [email protected]

SwitzerlandBarbara Keller, Delegate of the BoardKirchgasse 48PO Box 775 CH-8024 Zurich, SwitzerlandTel: +41 44 562 28 62 [email protected] www.righttoplay.ch

United KingdomKate Burt, National Director175-185 Gray’s Inn RoadLondon, United KingdomWC1X 8UETel: + 44 (0) 207 812 [email protected] www.righttoplay.org.uk

United StatesPamela Peak, Interim National DirectorChelsea PiersPier 62, Suite 303New York, NYUSA 10011Tel: + 1 646 649 [email protected]

AsiaNina Valentic, Senior Deputy Director, International Programs65 Queen Street West, Thomson Bulding, Suite 1900Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M5Tel: +1 416 498 [email protected]

East and Southern Africa Dr Rudaba Khondker, Regional DirectorPlot 78 Old Kira Rd P.O. Box 33098 Bukoto, Kampala 33098 Uganda, AfricaTel: +256 41 531 [email protected]

Middle East and North AfricaAbdul Hafiz Elladki, Regional DirectorAl-Sabbah CenterBloc B - floor 9 Corniche El Mazraa Beirut, LebanonTel: +961 1 [email protected]

West and Francophone Africa Dr Dennis Bright, Regional DirectorHouse #2, Rangoon Link, CantonmentsP. O. Box 1646Accra, GhanaTel: +233 21 779 [email protected]

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RIGHT TO PLAY CONTACTS

WE BELIEVEthat self-confidence, self-esteem,

respect for oneself and others, and

overcoming adversity are some

of the many critical elements in a

child’s development and must

be fostered in order to create a safer,

healthier and more productive society.

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OUR DREAM is that every child can be a child again, protected,

educated and given the right to play.

Please help us reach that goal.

RIGHT TO PLAY INTERNATIONAL65 Queen St. West

Thomson Building, Suite 1900Toronto, ON M5H 2M5

CanadaTel: + 416-498-1922Fax: + 416-498-1942

www.righttoplay.com

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