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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.
How Sport Rebuilds Communities and Scales Impact
We’re proud to share a new article co-authored by Mayele Jules Murhula, Director of SWB Uganda, and Raissa Remandaban Magnin, a Social...
Soccer Without Borders
May 1
A League for Every Girl: Expanding Play and Opportunity Across Uganda
On soccer pitches all across Uganda, a movement is taking shape. The Uganda Girls Leagues (UGL) are here—a first-of-its-kind, nationwide...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 8
Read Our 2024 Annual Report, Available Now!
From the local pitch to the global stage, 2024 was a year of impact, growth, and connection. Soccer continues to be a force for change,...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 7
Play It Forward Issue #1: The Power of Play
Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 3, 2024
A Season of Growth and Connection: SWB’s Fall Recap
As we reflect on this fall season, we’re excited to celebrate how each SWB hub has created lasting memories, advanced our mission and...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 29, 2024
Equal Play Effect Africa: A Collective Movement for Gender Equality in Sports
“Girls have the potential to realize their dreams through sport.” This belief drives Equal Play Effect Africa , a groundbreaking...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 9, 2024
Introducing Our 2023 Annual Report
Dear SWB Community, 2023 was a monumental year for soccer and Soccer Without Borders. The year marked the FIFA Women’s World Cup that...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 21, 2024
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
Jan 17, 2024
Ensi Yona for Her: Celebrating the Women’s World Cup at SWB Uganda
Every four years, the FIFA Women’s World Cup captures the attention of the entire footballing world, bringing women’s sports into the...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 16, 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
Jul 11, 2023
First Look: 2022 Soccer Without Borders Hub Reports
Year-round in Nicaragua, Uganda, and the United States, we work hard to eliminate obstacles that too often keep underserved youth from...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 5, 2023
First Half Reflections: SWB Hub Highlights and Milestones from Spring 2023
In a soccer game, the halftime whistle is a time to step back, reflect, and discuss the things that have gone well (and those which could...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 29, 2023
Michell Guadamuz and Fahaby Kitimbo to Represent SWB at the Women’s World Cup’s Festival ‘23
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Michell Guadamuz, captain of Granada FC and alumna coach at our SWB Nicaragua...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 7, 2023
Jennifer Tepper Named Soccer Without Borders Executive Director
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Tepper as its new Executive Director. Jennifer brings a...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 20, 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...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 4, 2023
The Kampala Girls League: Growing the Game for Girls
Launched in 2019 and expanded in 2020 with support from Beyond Sport and Laureus Sport for Good, the Kampala Girls League (KGL) is a...
Jules Mayele
Dec 26, 2022
In the Huddle: An Inside Look at SWB’s Coach Foundations Training
For the first time in nearly three years, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) brought together 20 full-time staff members from around the United...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 8, 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
Sep 21, 2022
Switch The Pitch Mobilizes Players Toward Anti-Racist Action
Switch the Pitch supporters clockwise from the upper-left: Angela Hucles Mangano from Angel City FC, CJ Brown from Chicago Fire FC, Ali...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 8, 2022
It’s Back! The Soccer Without Borders Youth Festival is Returning January, 2023
After a three year hiatus brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that the SWB...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 16, 2022
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