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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.
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 2, 2021
Crowdfunder Spotlight: Ishika & Jaya
Ishika Patel and Jaya Pania are one dynamic duo when it comes to fundraising for Soccer Without Borders. After learning about SWB through...
Dara Ely, SWB
Jun 29, 2021
Longtime SWB Supporter Ann Cook Joins Common Goal
Ann Cook, Associate Head Coach of the Penn State University Women’s Soccer team has become the first U.S. college coach to join the...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 14, 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
May 7, 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.
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 27, 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.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 24, 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 17, 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.
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 8, 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
Feb 3, 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...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jan 29, 2021
Fútbol Sin Fronteras Hosts 14th Annual TEAM Camp
In January, FSF Nicaragua kicked off 2021 with its TEAM Camp to welcome in the new year with fun activities and bring participants together.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jan 15, 2021
SWB Uganda Starts Community Girls’ League
SWB Uganda is launching a community girls’ league to bring together teams from around Kampala in a safe space for friendly competition.
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 8, 2020
New Video: If She Can See It, She Can Be It
Investing in girls creates a ripple effect that carries through to her family, community, and her future. Girls who play sports improve...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 20, 2020
The Launch of The Global Goal 5 USA Accelerator
SWB USA programs officially kicked off the start of the GG5 Accelerator with a storytelling event: “If She Can See It, She Can Be It."
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 11, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Uganda Awarded 2020 Sport for Gender Equality Collective Impact Award
Soccer Without Borders Uganda continues to cement its place as a leader in advancing gender equality and youth development.
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 22, 2020
FootballPeople Weeks at SWB Uganda
"Hopefully their enthusiasm and professionalism will inspire more girls from both the Ugandan and Refugee communities to follow their lead"
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 19, 2020
East Africa GG5 Accelerator Coach Spotlight
Each coach who attended the Accelerator submitted a Coach Action Plan that aimed to increase girls’ engagement in football on the pitch.
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 8, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Honored as 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Soccer Without Borders has been named as a 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits!
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 18, 2020
SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor Featured on In Her Corner Podcast
SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mary McVeigh Connor, was recently celebrated as a guest on the In Her Corner podcast
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 8, 2020
Coach Vanessa: From Youth Participant to Coach and Mentor
SWB Boston is excited to welcome former SWB participant, Keydy Vanessa Rico as the newest member of our programming staff.
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 28, 2020
Summer at Soccer Without Borders Boston
We’ve been able to creatively navigate barriers and provide youth with a space to learn, build community, have fun, and simply be youth.
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