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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.
Fútbol Sin Fronteras Launches New Mixed League
This new Mixed Youth League is being used to serve the youngest girls and boys in Nicaragua, for whom there are very few leagues.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 28, 2021
SWB Uganda’s Jules Mayele Featured by Goal Click
Soccer Without Borders Uganda Program Coordinator Jules Mayele is featured on Goal Click, a project that allows people from all over the...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 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...
Dara Ely, SWB
Jun 18, 2021
Global Goal Five Update: SWB Boston Captains’ Program
Program Coordinator Caitlin Saupe is using her GG5 Action Plan to take things to the next level by creating codified captain roles.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 14, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Named Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is back and Soccer Without Borders has once again been named an official charity partner. After a one-year...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 10, 2021
SWB Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor to Present at Female Athlete Conference
Soccer Without Borders Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor is presenting at the Female Athlete Conference: Strategies...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 9, 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...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 7, 2021
From Newcomer to Community Leader: Jeremiah Lukeka to Represent SWB on International Stage
SWB Uganda Sr Program Coordinator Jeremiah Lukeka selected for EUFA Future Leaders in Football conference
Dara Ely, SWB
May 27, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Colorado Launches Global Goal Five Leadership Clubs
When the SWB Colorado team was creating their Gender Action Plans, they saw an opportunity to unify their work across the two main cities.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
May 7, 2021
SWB Baltimore Kicks Off Global Goal Five Gender Action Plans
SWB Baltimore is the latest US site to implement its Global Goal Five Accelerator Gender Action Plans.
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 27, 2021
SWB Oakland Hosts Footgolf Tournament
On March 27, Soccer Without Borders Oakland hosted its first annual Footgolf Tournament. Normally SWB Oakland holds its popular Small...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Apr 9, 2021
SWB Boston Starts Youth Violence Prevention Program
Soccer Without Borders Boston has begun implementing the FUTURES Without Violence Coaching Boys into Men curriculum, a comprehensive...
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 30, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Oakland Launches Global Goal Five Girls League
With more female participants than ever before, it is a crucial time to move towards the goal of launching a Global Goal Five Girls League.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 24, 2021
Fútbol Sin Fronteras Education Program Awards 93 Scholarships for 2021
The program established a combination of academic and financial supports, including school scholarships, for girls in FSF.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 17, 2021
SWB Baltimore Expands High School Program with Support from Abell Foundation
Soccer Without Borders Maryland has received a $60,000 grant from the Abell Foundation to support its High School Enrichment Program for...
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 15, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Receives Grant from Together Rising
Soccer Without Borders has received a $100,000 grant from Together Rising to support its work of using soccer as a vehicle for positive...
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 8, 2021
SWB Oakland to Expand Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth Programs
SWB Oakland is expanding its support for unaccompanied immigrant youth in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Feb 5, 2021
Video Premiere: A Journey of Four Refugee Sisters
“There is no greater energizing and exciting thing than serving people who are at a stage where you have once been before.” - Jules...
Dara Ely, SWB
Feb 3, 2021
Advancing Racial Justice at Soccer Without Borders
On the precipice of a new season we wanted to cement our commitment to supporting the movement for racial justice in our programs and beyond
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 20, 2020
Bruno Contreras Named Boston Director at Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce Bruno Contreras as SWB Boston Program Director.
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 1, 2020
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