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James’ Inspiring Journey: SWB Oakland Participant Plays for The Town FC at ‘The Soccer Tournament’
Whenever he steps onto the soccer pitch, it doesn’t take long for James’ talents as a technical winger, his wicked speed, and his ‘wand’...
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Stories from
the Field
With year-round activities happening across our hubs in Nicaragua, Uganda, and the United States, there is no shortage of inspiring stories to share. Stay up to date with all of the latest news around Soccer Without Borders through our blog, newsletters, and social media.
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 19
Swap Mushiana Named SWB’s First Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Swap Mushiana has been named our first-ever Director of Behavioral Health and...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 5
Soccer Without Borders Joins the Sport for Refugees Coalition
“Sport has the power to align our passion, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause. And that is precisely when hope can be...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 17
Jules Mayele Named Director of SWB Uganda
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Jules Mayele has been named Director of SWB Uganda! An alumnus of the program,...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 13, 2023
SWB Maryland Youth Leaders Featured by Fox 45 Baltimore
This past summer, our Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Maryland hub was featured in a special report by local news affiliate Fox 45...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 11, 2023
From Displacement to Belonging: Soccer's Impact on the Refugee Experience
Highlights from our June 22, 2023 event, From Displacement to Belonging: Soccer's Impact on the Refugee Experience. Every refugee's...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 4, 2023
SWB Uganda’s Masika Munoya Featured by the U.S. State Department Foreign Policy Classroom
Photo from @RachelEClement on Twitter; https://tinyurl.com/2rubt77m In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Secretary’s Office of...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 7, 2023
Coach Spotlight: SWB Oakland’s Hajar Abulfazl
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to welcome Beyond Sport award-winner Dr. Hajar Abulfazl as the newest staff team member at our...
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 14, 2023
SWB Massachusetts Director Bruno Contreras Featured on the Inspira Podcast
Launched in January 2023, the Inspira podcast, hosted by Erika Mueller Chen, is an interview-based podcast that provides career advice...
Ryan Gitonga
Dec 27, 2022
In the Huddle: The Value of School-Based Partnerships at SWB Baltimore & Beyond
Partnerships directly with schools are an effective way to meet newcomer students where they are.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Dec 23, 2022
Storytelling Event Featuring USWNT's Naomi Girma
U.S. Women’s National Team and San Diego Wave Defender Naomi Girma recently joined SWB for a storytelling event where she spoke about...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 21, 2022
In the Huddle: A Spotlight on the Creating Belonging Series
“Belonging”, “inclusion”, “equity”, “opportunity” – you won’t have to spend much time around a Soccer Without Borders (SWB) program...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 2022
World Refugee Day 2022: Celebrating and Honoring SWB's Newcomers
Today is World Refugee Day, an international day of recognition organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)....
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 18, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Featured in Laureus Article
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Founder and Oakland Program Director Ben Gucciardi and SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary Conner...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 14, 2022
In Case You Missed It: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
"Any activity that centers play and that helps a person feel a sense of belonging is going to be a source of joy and is going to be a...
Max Graves
Apr 5, 2022
Coach Perspective: Getting Girls in the Game at Lansdowne Middle School
Coach-Mentor Max Graves shares his perspective on the Lansdowne Middle School Soccer Without Borders program and their gender equity efforts
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 26, 2022
Free Workshop Series: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce a new virtual workshop series entitled How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth. This...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 31, 2021
SWB Baltimore Featured by BCPS
Soccer Without Borders' Baltimore summer program has been featured by Baltimore County Public Schools as part of its "Summer Stories"...
Dara Ely, SWB
Jun 18, 2021
SWB Included in MPI Report on Strengthening Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S.
With an increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the United States’ southern border, the Migration Policy...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 7, 2021
Coach Rapha Returns to SWB Uganda
Guest Post: Mayele Jules, SWB Uganda Soccer Without Borders Uganda founder Raphael Murumbi “Coach Rapha” recently returned to Kampala for...
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