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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

Sep 16, 2019

Senda and SWB Renew Partnership

When you think of soccer at its most basic, people often say "all you need is a ball." All over the world, soccer balls take many forms, often reflecting the creativity, ingenuity, and unique style of the communities that make them. At SWB, we teamed up with Senda Athletics 4 years ago as our "Official Game Ball." Senda's vision is to "make the highest quality, ethically-made gear in the World and build a movement that transforms the way people interact with the game." Senda

Soccer without Borders

Jul 25, 2019

SWB Uganda partners with AFDP Global

The time in between semesters at Soccer Without Borders Uganda is an opportunity for our coaches and teachers to focus on their own professional development and planning, to bring new strategies and ideas to the next semester. Last month, with support of our new partners AFDP Global, SWB Uganda coaches and coordinators participated in a trauma-informed coaching exchange. The Exchange brought program coordinators from Soccer Without Borders USA sites to Kampala for over a week

SWB Seattle gets on the Field with Seattle Youth Soccer Association

Soccer without Borders

Oct 2, 2018

SWB Seattle gets on the Field with Seattle Youth Soccer Association

Partnership to get newcomer immigrant and refugee youth connected to local league Seattle, WA – One of the greatest joys of sport is the opportunity to play in competitive games. Suiting up, representing your community, and working together with your teammates towards a common goal is a uniquely unifying experience. For newcomer immigrant and refugee youth that participate in Soccer Without Borders Seattle, game play provides a space for players to connect across cultures, ap

SWB Colorado Receives LibertyGives Grant

Soccer without Borders

Sep 4, 2018

SWB Colorado Receives LibertyGives Grant

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is proud to announce that it has received a $17,833 grant from the LibertyGives Foundation to support the SWB program in Greeley, Colorado. This will be the fourth year in a row the LibertyGives Foundation has supported Soccer Without Borders’ work in Colorado. The LibertyGives Foundation was created by Liberty Media, which owns a broad range of media, communications, and entertainment businesses to encourage corporate giving. The foundation’s goa

Soccer without Borders

Dec 6, 2017

Meet ASIYA: Sport Hijabs for Girls

Cambridge, MA - Last month, girls at Soccer Without Borders programs had the opportunity to sport some new gear on the field thanks to ASIYA®. ASIYA, a modest activewear company, donated sport hijabs to participants across SWB programs and they loved the product! SWB participants enjoyed and reflected upon how the sport hijabs felt while playing: "I like the [sport] hijab because it is helpful and when I wear my normal one in games it covers my eyes and I can't see. I loved

Soccer without Borders

Oct 18, 2017

Senda Athletics and Soccer Without Borders Partner Toward A Common Goal

Cambridge, MA— Senda Athletics, a global leader in producing premium quality Fair Trade Certified soccer balls, has renewed its partnership as the “Official Game Ball” of Soccer Without Borders. Senda was started with a clear goal: disrupt the industry by embracing Fair Trade, bringing back craftsmanship, promoting joyful play, and improving lives along the way. Since its very beginning, Senda has built its B-Corps business model around “1% for the game” providing equipment a

Soccer without Borders

Aug 22, 2017

Ruffneck Scarves: The Official Scarf of Soccer Without Borders

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is proud to announce that Ruffneck Scarves will renew their partnership as the official scarf of SWB. Ruffneck, an official scarf supplier of U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer (MLS), USL, and the NCAA, was founded with a goal of promoting the greatest game in the world by providing fans with high-quality soccer scarves. Jeff McIntyre, founder of Ruffneck Scarves, is pleased to continue this partnership as “SWB does so many great things for children

Meet Senda: The Official Game Ball of SWB

Soccer without Borders

May 5, 2016

Meet Senda: The Official Game Ball of SWB

Soccer Without Borders Announces Senda Athletics as “Official Game Ball” Cambridge, MA— Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce Senda Athletics, a global leader in producing premium hand-stitched Fair Trade Certified soccer balls, as the “Official Game Ball” of all Soccer Without Borders games and events. Senda was started with a clear goal: disrupt the industry by embracing Fair Trade, bringing back craftsmanship, promoting joyful play, and improving lives along the wa

Marley Coffee Announces #1CupCares Giving Initiative Supporting SWB Greeley

Soccer without Borders

Dec 1, 2015

Marley Coffee Announces #1CupCares Giving Initiative Supporting SWB Greeley

Marley Coffee, the "sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan-roasted premium coffee company" just launched their holiday giving campaign, #1CupCares, donating $1 of every online order to one of three charities, including SWB Greeley! From CNN Money: "Rooted in the Marley family values of love, passion and social responsibility, #1CupCares bolsters the company’s ongoing commitment to creating positive change through coffee and highlights three organizations from around

Finish Line Youth Foundation to Support Winter Programming in Boston

Soccer without Borders

Nov 16, 2015

Finish Line Youth Foundation to Support Winter Programming in Boston

Soccer Without Borders is proud to announce that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Finish Line Youth Foundation to support its Boston, Massachusetts program. Soccer Without Borders uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change in the lives of newcomer refugee, immigrant and asylee youth. Leveraging the power of an inclusive team environment, youth at SWB Boston gain consistent mentors, lasting friendships and key skills that help that succeed on and off the soccer field

Ruffneck Scarves becomes Official Scarf provider of SWB

Soccer without Borders

Aug 31, 2015

Ruffneck Scarves becomes Official Scarf provider of SWB

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ruffneck Scarves as its official scarf provider. Ruffneck, an official scarf supplier of U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer (MLS), USL, and the NCAA, was founded with a goal of promoting the greatest game in the world by providing fans with high-quality soccer scarves. “We are very excited about formalizing our partnership with Soccer Without Borders. SWB does so many great things for children both d

Soccer without Borders

Aug 26, 2015

What does youth leadership look like?

Day 5 at the annual Oakland Refugee Community Soccer Camp is a special day. Throughout the week, campers are divided by age/gender, and each day they learn a soccer skill and a life skill. On Day 5, the campers then work together across age groups and gender for the Olympics. On this day, older youth teach younger youth on their Olympic teams, reinforcing the skills they learned throughout the week. It is so inspiring to see the way older youth step up as leaders and take car

Soccer without Borders

May 5, 2015

Play Hard Give Back Partnership

Play Hard Give Back is a company that is founded on the belief that social responsibility is an important ingredient for living a fulfilling life. Their team aims to develop athletes of all levels beyond sport by creating a community among athletes around the importance of giving back. Their online fundraising platform empowers athletes by helping them pursue their athletic goals while also connecting them with a social cause of their choice. Play Hard Give Back recently on-

SWB Named Beneficiary of District Sports' 2015 Cherry Blossom City Cup

Soccer without Borders

Feb 25, 2015

SWB Named Beneficiary of District Sports' 2015 Cherry Blossom City Cup

Soccer Without Borders is honored to announce that District Sports in Washington D.C. has named SWB the beneficiary of the 2015 Cherry Blossom City Cup. District Sports is an innovative non-profit organization in Washington D.C. A leader in administering adult soccer leagues, tournaments and events, District Sports leverages its events and memberships to make a real impact for their charity partners. The Cherry Blossom City Cup, a co-ed 7 v 7 tournament, will be held on March

Playing for Change with One World Play Project

Soccer without Borders

Feb 9, 2015

Playing for Change with One World Play Project

SWB Executive Director Mary McVeigh with FENIFUT President Jose Jacinto Reyes Gatica An indestructible soccer ball that requires no pump? Eyebrows immediately raised in disbelief. This was the reaction at the Nicaraguan Futbol Federation (FENIFUT) when SWB Codirectors Cesar and Veronica mentioned that they came bearing a donation of One World Futbols for the Federation. Many countries, schools, federations, clubs, and communities find themselves facing a similar challenge: fi

Getting Active and Giving Back with Positive Tracks

Soccer without Borders

Jan 28, 2015

Getting Active and Giving Back with Positive Tracks

The best kinds of partnerships are those that support one another to reach new heights, deepening impact and expanding reach. With that in mind, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with Positive Tracks to keep growing the Ambassador Program. Positive Tracks is a national, youth-centric nonprofit that helps Generation Next get active and give back using the power of sport. The Positive Tracks program plugs into charitable athletic events to double dollars and amplify a

Stories from the Field

Stories from
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