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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
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
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.
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.
Soccer Without Borders
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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