Play it forward
In every laugh, every jump, and every shared game, there is healing.
Playgrounds are not just spaces, they are a child’s path to joy, hope, and a brighter future.
Strengthening bonds, creating safe spaces for everyone.
Using upcycled materials
Healing trauma, boosting social & cognitive skills.
Jobs, skill development, and long-term community investment.
Maasai Community, Tanzania
El Salvador
Argentina
Lytton
At TPOP, we build sustainable playgrounds, giving children from underserved and marginalized backgrounds the right to play while empowering communities and promoting social equity for a more inclusive and resilient future.
Play it forward
Play has a powerful healing effect on children affected by war, providing a safe space for expre- ssion, emotional release, and recovery. It helps them process trauma, restore normalcy, and rebuild trust.
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Neglecting the importance of mental health results in long-term harm, fostering a gener- ation marked by loneliness, suffering, and increased conflict.
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Last updated: November 22, 2024
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Children’s Lives Impacted
Play is a natural instinct that children possess. It is important for the adults in children’s lives to encourage them to play and socialize with other children. Through play,
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Play brings joy, smiles and laughter to children. As Dr. David Gray wrote in Psychology Today, “The joy of play is the ecstatic feeling of liberty. ”(2) This emotional
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Thank you for opening your hearts to this cause!
Thank you for working with us to bring play to thousands of children!
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|July 22, 2024
Spencer Lodge was so inspired by his next guest after spending a week with him in Rwanda that he just had to have him on the show.
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|March 1, 2024
It was a summer evening in 2019, and I’m just chilling at a friend’s party. Then bam, I bump into Reza, the founder of The Power of Play.
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|June 14, 2022
A conversation with Reza Marvastii, the director of the Power of Play charity.
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|May 21, 2022
Our beginnings, our mission, our work, and why we advocate worldwide for kids to be kids.
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|May 21, 2022
“Reza Marvasti: Unlocking The Power Of Play For A Better Future.”
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|May 21, 2022
“The Power of Play and how a thrill-seeking Canadian entrepreneur became a tireless benefactor of children Africa and around the world”- written by Tom Bussen
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|May 21, 2022
Danielle Riberio from Great.com interviewed The Power Of Play’s CEO and Founder, Reza Marvasti, as part of their ‘Great.com Talks With…‘ podcast.
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|May 20, 2022
Our youngest volunteer, Maria, joined The Power of Play (TPOP) when she was only 19 years old.
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|November 21, 2021
“Looking back, it seems like my life has been planned by design. Everything I have learned over the years—business management, construction, automotive and industrial design—I have fully utilized while building playgrounds for children.”
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|October 8, 2021
I was jumping from one thing to another when it comes to school and jobs, but I was never fulfilled. I started something, became proficient at it, and then switched.
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|September 27, 2021
“Mom, why are they killing those animals in Africa? How can I help them and protect them?” “When you grow up, Reza, you can help them. You can go to Africa or anywhere in the world and protect them…”
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|August 24, 2021
Imagine hiding long hours in a bomb shelter as a young kid. You are with your family, with adults, but they are scared. They do not know what the future holds for them and you, their child. This experience might cause some emotional scars on you. Unless you find another way to deal with such a situation…
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