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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

Apr 18, 2018

Soccer Without Borders Awarded $25,000 From U.S. Soccer Foundation

Grant to Fund Innovative Programming That Keeps Teens in the Game CAMBRIDGE, MA – Soccer Without Borders today announced it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the national model for sports-based youth development programs in underserved communities. This grant is intended to fund key components within Soccer Without Borders programs that ensure participant retention into the teen years, particularly trauma-informed coach training, monitoring & e

SWB Alumnus Speaks at FIFA for Equality and Inclusion Conference

Soccer without Borders

Mar 24, 2018

SWB Alumnus Speaks at FIFA for Equality and Inclusion Conference

On Wednesday, February 28th, SWB Baltimore Coach Kat Sipes and alumnus Warshan Hussin headed to the airport to begin their journey to Zurich, Switzerland to attend the 4th annual FIFA Conference for Equality and Inclusion. After a long overnight flight and lots of reading and re-reading Warshan’s speech, we landed in Zurich and were pleasantly greeted with a FIFA sign and escorted to the FIFA hotel. With just enough time to get settled and take a quick nap, it was already tim

Soccer without Borders

Nov 27, 2017

SWB Alumni Spotlight: Yohannes

Oakland, CA - The five Soccer Without Borders activities are soccer, educational support, civic engagement, team building, and cultural exchange. Since graduating from Oakland International High School in 2013, SWB Oakland alumnus Yohannes has managed to excel in all five. Captain of his SWB team at OIHS, he’s continued his educational journey at Holy Names University in Oakland, California, where he is captain of the Men’s Soccer Team and has been selected as an Academic All

Soccer without Borders

Nov 2, 2017

Soccer Without Borders Wins FIFA Diversity Award 2017

Cambridge, MA - The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced today that Soccer Without Borders is honored with 2017 FIFA Diversity Award. The FIFA Diversity Award aims to use the global platform of football to promote anti-discrimination. The award was given to Soccer Without Borders for our work using soccer as tool to bring people together, supporting immigrant and refugee youth to integrate into their new communities in the United States and a

Why We Measure- An Inside Look at M&E at SWB Uganda

Soccer without Borders

Mar 27, 2017

Why We Measure- An Inside Look at M&E at SWB Uganda

As Soccer Without Borders continues to evolve, we are constantly asking ourselves two major questions: How much of an impact are we making? And how can we improve our program? This is where Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) comes into the picture, and why I got to spend four months in Uganda alongside the incredibly dedicated program staff working to make a difference in the lives of refugees in Kampala. By keeping track of who our program participants are- which country they a

Soccer without Borders

Mar 9, 2017

CBS Boston: ‘Soccer Without Borders’ Helps Refugee Children Feel At Home In Boston

Inside a small gym in East Boston, big dreams and special bonds are being formed through a game and program called Soccer Without Borders. “You feel like you are in a safe environment. The players are like your brothers, the coaches are like your fathers,” Luis from the Dominican Republic said. Soccer Without Borders in East Boston is a non-profit that uses soccer as vehicle for positive change — providing refugees from war-torn areas of the world the skills they need to succ

SWB Greeley Awarded Community Foundation Grant

Soccer without Borders

Feb 27, 2017

SWB Greeley Awarded Community Foundation Grant

Soccer Without Borders Greeley is pleased to announce a recent grant from the Community Foundation of Greeley and Weld County to host an international food festival, celebrating diversity and culture in Greeley. “The Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County announced on Friday the second round of recipients for its Making Your Wish Anniversary Grant Program. As a way for the foundation to mark its 20th anniversary throughout 2017, the recipients will receive up to

Soccer without Borders

Nov 29, 2016

Choices

This reflection piece comes from Leila Milani, a member of the Soccer Without Borders Board of Directors. Leila is currently a Senior International Policy Advisor at Futures Without Violence, and a mother of two soccer players who have both been Ambassadors for SWB, including Nabil pictured below on the SWB Culture Exchange to Nicaragua . She reflects below on her experience coming to America in the late 70s from Iran. In the fall of 1978 the Iranian Revolution propelled the

Reuters: Soccer helps young refugees take a shot at a new life in the U.S.

Soccer without Borders

Sep 20, 2016

Reuters: Soccer helps young refugees take a shot at a new life in the U.S.

This week, global leaders are convening in New York City for the U.N. Summit on Refugees and Migrants. With more than 65 million people across the world displaced, there are few, if any, nations unaffected by this growing trend. The United States has the largest permanent resettlement program in the world, which involves a lengthy (1-2 year) vetting process before arrival in the U.S.. We are fortunate to know and serve over 1,000 refugee youth through our U.S. programs in Bal

Soccer without Borders

Aug 24, 2016

Soccer Without Borders Shortlisted for Beyond Sport Award

Each year, the Beyond Sport Awards supported by Comic Relief recognize "the standout work of organizations from across the globe who are using sport as a means to create positive social impact." This year's competition received over 250 entries from 55 countries in 64 different sports. The shortlist narrows the field to 42 organizations in 11 categories, from Best New Innovation, to Sport for Conflict Resolution, to Corporate Citizenship Campaign of the Year, and more. We are

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