Susan McIsaac

Protecting, educating and empowering children as President and Chief Executive Officer of Right To Play International.

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

(2/2) I’m excited to continue collaborating with our partners @LEGOfoundation on this critical issue and wrote about its importance with their CEO, Sidsel Marie Kristensen:
https://t.co/hRjM0BJWD7

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

(1/2) Last week the world celebrated the first-ever UN #InternationalDayOfPlay. Now that celebrations have wound down, it is as important as ever for us all to make play a priority for children, so they can grow and develop as they are meant to, and be ready to face the world.

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

Together with @WorldVisionCan CEO, @MJMessenger, we are calling on PM @JustinTrudeau: Canada must fulfill its pledge to #InvestInAid for vulnerable children globally. Investing in children means investing in peace, prosperity, and equality.

More here: https://t.co/1kAviEhPOK

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

Every day, children are affected by conflict, climate-related emergencies, and the effects of displacement. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, @RightToPlayIntl published a policy brief on the benefits of play-based psychosocial support for children. Read it at the link below.

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

For too many children, crisis is the new normal. Stressors can inhibit brain development and their ability to learn. Play is one of the most effective ways to support children’s psychosocial wellbeing.

Learn more in our new policy brief: https://t.co/ghUpSuMtTs

#MentalHealthDay

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

For too many children, crisis is the new normal. Stressors can inhibit brain development and their ability to learn. Play is one of the most effective ways to support children’s psychosocial wellbeing.

Learn more in our new policy brief: https://t.co/ghUpSuMtTs

#MentalHealthDay

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

Congratulations on your appointment Ambassador @mounier_mg and thank you for the partnership and support of your embassy for RTP! So glad you met the amazing young women of Oussouye.

[Canada in Senegal @CanEmbSenegal]

1st visit of the ambassador @mounier_mg to Oussouye. Warm welcome from the King of Oussouye and the prefect. Delighted to meet the young women, coaches and Badiénou Gokh supported by the RÉCAF-Jeu project implemented by @RightToPlayIntl. All committed to #equality.

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

The Gov of Canada has been an invaluable leader in supporting education worldwide. Now is a critical time to renew that commitment to children.

Join us in encouraging the Government of Canada to maintain their support and leadership in global education: https://t.co/JLtWROnIl6

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

222 million children are out of school and their hopes for the future are in jeopardy.

Unlocking the power and potential of these children starts with investing in education. It’s the greatest tool we have for realizing a more peaceful and gender-equal world.

#EducationDay

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

A quality play-based #education inspires a child to hope for a better world and equips them with the skills and knowledge they need to create it.

Don’t let children fall into the post-pandemic learning gap, stand with them as they claim their right to an education.
#EducationDay

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

It was lovely to meet @GTwagirayezu, Minister of State for Primary and Secondary Education, who said that he wished Right To Play could be in every school in Rwanda - an aspiration we share!

My thanks to @MaryKhozi and the @Righttoplayrw team.

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Rwanda. It was great to visit the schools and programs that partner with Right To Play. I was so pleased to meet children, teachers and coaches who exemplify the strong impact of play-based learning!

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

We at Right To Play always value the opportunity to be able to meet with youth leaders and Minister @HarjitSajjan, to highlight the work we do together, as we continue to prioritize our support for global education, particularly for girls, refugees and displaced youth.

[Right To Play Canada @RightToPlayCAN]

As co-chairs of CIEPWG, Right To Play was fortunate to host an event at the #TransformingEducationSummit alongside Min. @HarjitSajjan to celebrate past successes, but most importantly, to listen to youth leaders and renew a call for more resources to support global education.

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

The children of #Pakistan urgently need your help. Country Director, @alikhayam_, is on the ground, working with children impacted by the flooding, and explains the dire situation and what Right To Play is doing to help.

You can make a difference here:
https://t.co/ASiZZvgh22

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

"In this situation, children are among the most vulnerable.” Right To Play’s Country Director, Ali Khayam, shares how the #floods are threatening the most vulnerable children in #Pakistan. You can help them stay healthy and recover.

Donate today: https://t.co/DV0j0neTae

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

This week at the UN we are renewing our commitment to providing quality, play-based education to millions of vulnerable children.

Education must be a top priority for those in power if we want to provide the next generation with hope for their future.

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

This past weekend, Right To Play participated in the #TransformingEducationSummit in NYC. The Summit brought youth leaders together with government officials and implementing agencies to elevate global education to the top of the political agenda.

#TES #TransformingEducation

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

Our colleague, Eric Opoku, presented today at #BAICE2022 on the importance of effectively measuring performance to create systemic improvements in education.

We are working with teachers to improve systems that will reward students’ competency development for the 21st century.

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

After another challenging, but encouraging year, I am thrilled to share @RightToPlayIntl’s 2021 Annual Report.

We are deeply thankful to our partners and supporters for making this work possible. Thank you for empowering children to rise.
Read the report: https://t.co/2uVy1UbvsA

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

2021 was a year of significant challenges for the children we work with, as inequality, conflict, the ongoing pandemic, and more, threatened the futures of millions of young people.

This is the story of how we responded.

Our 2021 Annual Report: https://t.co/6S6SAFOi5E

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

So honoured to have you join us at our celebration, Minister Hussen. Thank you for all your work on behalf of children and youth.

[Ahmed Hussen @HonAhmedHussen]

Every child has a right to play, learn and grow within a community that will help them overcome adversity.

Yesterday, I attended the 7th annual #RTPPHeroesGala which empowers children with programs that give them a chance at success through the #powerofplay.

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

I want to thank our community of supporters who helped us raise over $3M at our gala last night in #Toronto. That funding will help children to stay in school, resist exploitation, overcome prejudice, prevent disease, and heal from the trauma of war and displacement. Thank you!

[Right To Play Canada @RightToPlayCAN]

After a two-year hiatus, the #RTPPHeroesGala returned last night and raised an incredible $3.1 million dollars in support of programs that protect, educate, and empower children in 15 countries around the world, including Indigenous communities here in Canada!

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

These brave young people in #Lebanon are using their voices to change the way people see them and to advocate for their rights.

Watch their inspiring story here: https://t.co/uWijsn0rbe

Thank you to @JanineChehade and the @RightToPlayLEB team for your leadership. #WorldMusicDay

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

Music can change a life. Watch how children in #Lebanon are creating and performing songs about the challenges they face and singing for a better world, one free from violence and injustice.

Watch here: https://t.co/06DfJa8PGK

#WorldMusicDay #WorldRefugeeDay

[Right To Play Canada @RightToPlayCAN]

Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, a time to honour & learn from the diverse experiences of First Nations, Métis, & Inuit peoples in Canada.

Your dollars can make a difference! All donations will be matched by @SunLifeCA up to a total of $25,000.
https://t.co/sxhKGx3Ok1

[Susan McIsaac @SusanEMcIsaac]

Play has the power to help children process and understand their emotions. For refugees, this can mean dealing with grief, and recovering from trauma.

Find out how we’re using art and music to support forcibly displaced children this #WorldRefugeeDay:

https://t.co/V6vtsmuFb3

[Right To Play @RightToPlayIntl]

Displaced children face an uncertain future, one where the excitement of being a child is buried under grief, loss & anxiety. Right To Play helps children access the healing power of art so they can reclaim their childhood.

Find out how: https://t.co/JCufc8AAUb

#WorldRefugeeDay