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Soccer Without Borders
- Sep 17, 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
- Aug 21, 2019
Celebrating 10 Years at SWB Maryland
Baltimore, MD- "Families are resettled in Baltimore every day, but what does it really mean to be settled? Their basic needs are met – with housing, clothing and SNAP benefits, and children are enrolled in school. Parents hope to get a job within the first few months so that they can pay the rent on their new apartment. They begin to learn new English words and phrases. Is this being settled? Or is there more to it?" SWB Maryland Director Emily Sherman posed these questions t
Soccer Without Borders
- Mar 8, 2019
Women's World Cup Here We Come
Soccer Without Borders is thrilled to announce its delegation for the upcoming Youth Festival at the FIFA Women's World Cup, hosted by streetfootballworld and Sport dans la Ville. From June 29 to July 8, 2019, forty delegations representing the leading football for development organizations from around the world will head to Lyon, France for a festival of football, fair play, and female empowerment. Meet our Soccer Without Borders delegation: Shiham, SWB Oakland, Player Shiha
Soccer Without Borders
- Mar 4, 2019
SWB Uganda Coach Featured by Common Goal
"It was an opportunity to give back to my fellow refugees that came to Uganda and faced the same obstacles that I was facing. It's what pushes me to work harder and harder every day." — Jules, Program Coordinator, SWB Uganda After fleeing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jules arrived in Uganda as a refugee where he soon joined Soccer Without Borders as a participant. Now 8 years later, Jules works as a full-time Program Coordinator at SWB where he wears many hats and se
Soccer Without Borders
- Feb 19, 2019
SWB Featured by GlobalSport Matters
In partnership with GlobalSport Matters at Arizona State University, Soccer Without Borders is excited to share a new mini-documentary highlighting our approach to supporting refugee youth. The film spotlights Soccer Without Borders Maryland's middle school programming in Baltimore City, and the unique role that soccer can play in building welcoming and inclusive communities. Read the release below and view the film here or on YouTube. Soccer is the headline, but the goal is
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