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Stories from
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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.

SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor Featured on In Her Corner Podcast

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

Jul 16, 2020

Allyson Swaby Pledges to SWB Boston

"I want to make sure that I'm able to make an impact where and when I can. Just like those who impacted me."

SWB Nicaragua named GlobalGiving's Project of the Month

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Jun 3, 2020

SWB Nicaragua named GlobalGiving's Project of the Month

We are honored and thrilled to share that SWB Nicaragua has been named the June 2020 Project of the Month by GlobalGiving.

Gender Equality On and Off the Pitch: Reflections From Pakistan

Soccer Without Borders

Mar 30, 2020

Gender Equality On and Off the Pitch: Reflections From Pakistan

We are excited to share the reflections and learnings of SWB Maryland Program Coordinator Sarah Stangl from her coach exchange in Pakistan.

Introducing: The Global Goal 5 Accelerator

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Mar 8, 2020

Introducing: The Global Goal 5 Accelerator

The first-ever Global Goal 5 Accelerator will kick off at Soccer Without Borders in Kampala, Uganda on Tuesday, March 10th. Nine different o

WSC Fellows lead outreach across Nicaragua

Soccer Without Borders

Feb 5, 2020

WSC Fellows lead outreach across Nicaragua

In recent months, WSC Fellows in Nicaragua have taken the lead in this outreach, leading 2 camps for girls in Boaco and Bluefields.

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 22, 2019

Courtside with Girl Determined

I had a moment during practice that reminded me of the power of this work -- of how sport truly acts as a medium for social inclusion...

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 25, 2019

Investing in Youth Leadership

At SWB Uganda, our assistant coach program supports older participants to hone their coaching and leadership skills.

Coach Haley Carter Featured in United Soccer Coaches

Soccer Without Borders

Jul 13, 2018

Coach Haley Carter Featured in United Soccer Coaches

Building Lives Beyond Borders Afghanistan Women's National Team Coaches Haley Carter (left) and Kelly Lindsey To anyone walking down the...

Afghanistan Women’s National Team Kicks off 2018 Together

Soccer Without Borders

Mar 26, 2018

Afghanistan Women’s National Team Kicks off 2018 Together

2018 was the start of something special for the Afghanistan Women’s National Football Team. We kick started the year with a training camp...

Afghanistan Women's National Team Comes to the Bay Area

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 2, 2016

Afghanistan Women's National Team Comes to the Bay Area

Afghanistan's national women's soccer team began training in the Bay Area this week, playing a friendly against a Palo Alto club team...

Nepalese Coaches and Mountain Guides Explore American Sport for Social Change Programs

Soccer Without Borders

Jul 15, 2016

Nepalese Coaches and Mountain Guides Explore American Sport for Social Change Programs

Oakland, Calif.,- Soccer Without Borders and partner Women Win Foundation, welcome 10 leaders from Empowering Women of Nepal (EWN) and...

Soccer Without Borders

Jun 6, 2016

Afghanistan Women's National Team and Soccer Without Borders Announce New Partnership

Soccer Without Borders is honored to announce a new partnership with the Afghanistan Women’s National Team (AFFWNT). Serving as the...

Leadership, Inspiration & Growth in Nepal

Soccer Without Borders

Mar 15, 2016

Leadership, Inspiration & Growth in Nepal

On March 4, 10 Soccer Without Borders staff, representing all 4 of the U.S. sites, arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal. We were ready to...

Soccer Without Borders

Feb 24, 2016

Exchange and Collaboration in Nepal

This winter, SWB leaders from across USA programs will travel to Nepal for a U.S. State Department sponsored two-way exchange, led by...

Stories from the Field

Stories from
the Field