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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.

Play It Forward Issue #5: The Power of Mental Health & Wellness

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 23

Play It Forward Issue #5: The Power of Mental Health & Wellness

Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...

Play It Forward Issue #4: The Power of Connection

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 16

Play It Forward Issue #4: The Power of Connection

Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...

Play It Forward Issue #3: The Power of Education

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 9

Play It Forward Issue #3: The Power of Education

Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...

Play It Forward Issue #2: The Power of Language

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 5

Play It Forward Issue #2: The Power of Language

Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...

Play It Forward Issue #1: The Power of Play

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 3

Play It Forward Issue #1: The Power of Play

Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...

SWB Welcomes Alumnus Warshan Hussin to the Board of Directors

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 26

SWB Welcomes Alumnus Warshan Hussin to the Board of Directors

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is honored to welcome SWB Alumnus, Warshan Hussin, to our Board of Directors! Warshan’s journey with SWB...

A Season of Growth and Connection: SWB’s Fall Recap

Soccer Without Borders

Oct 29

A Season of Growth and Connection: SWB’s Fall Recap

As we reflect on this fall season, we’re excited to celebrate how each SWB hub has created lasting memories, advanced our mission and...

Karishma Sheth Named to the SWB Board of Directors

Soccer Without Borders

Oct 24

Karishma Sheth Named to the SWB Board of Directors

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to welcome Karishma Sheth to our Board of Directors! As Chief Program Officer at EveryMind –...

Equal Play Effect Africa: A Collective Movement for Gender Equality in Sports

Soccer Without Borders

Oct 9

Equal Play Effect Africa: A Collective Movement for Gender Equality in Sports

“Girls have the potential to realize their dreams through sport.” This belief drives Equal Play Effect Africa , a groundbreaking...

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 20

Connecting Communities Through Soccer: The Impact of Cultural Exchange at Soccer Without Borders

The International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21st to promote global unity and non-violence, reminds us that peace isn't...

Are We Losing the Race Against Gender-Based Violence?

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 17

Are We Losing the Race Against Gender-Based Violence?

" Are We Losing the Race Against Gender-Based Violence? ", a special feature co-written by Leila Milani (Program Director for Global...

Introducing Team SWB for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 12

Introducing Team SWB for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce the 12 members of our 2024 TCS New York City Marathon team! These runners may be...

Dino Bovell Named to the SWB Board of Directors

Soccer Without Borders

Aug 13

Dino Bovell Named to the SWB Board of Directors

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dino Bovell to the SWB Board of Directors. Dino joins us with a...

Carson McFadden Named Director of SWB Maryland

Soccer Without Borders

Aug 7

Carson McFadden Named Director of SWB Maryland

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Carson McFadden has been named the new Director of SWB Maryland! First joining...

SWB Oakland Renamed ‘SWB Bay Area’ as Programming Expands into San Francisco and Grows in Hayward

Soccer Without Borders

Jul 22

SWB Oakland Renamed ‘SWB Bay Area’ as Programming Expands into San Francisco and Grows in Hayward

SAN FRANCISCO (July 2024) Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce that our Oakland hub will now officially be known as SWB...

Sarah Stangl Keras to Represent SWB at Festival 24 in Paris, France

Soccer Without Borders

Jul 17

Sarah Stangl Keras to Represent SWB at Festival 24 in Paris, France

From July 23-29, Sarah Stangl Karas, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Colorado Program Manager, will be volunteering at Festival 24, an...

James’ Inspiring Journey: SWB Oakland Participant Plays for The Town FC at ‘The Soccer Tournament’

Luke Frey-Wedeen, SWB

Jul 8

James’ Inspiring Journey: SWB Oakland Participant Plays for The Town FC at ‘The Soccer Tournament’

Whenever he steps onto the soccer pitch, it doesn’t take long for James’ talents as a technical winger, his wicked speed, and his ‘wand’...

Swap Mushiana Named SWB’s First Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness

Soccer Without Borders

Jun 19

Swap Mushiana Named SWB’s First Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Swap Mushiana has been named our first-ever Director of Behavioral Health and...

SWB Nicaragua TEAM Camp 2024: Join Us for a Special Soccer and Cultural Exchange Experience

Soccer Without Borders

May 9

SWB Nicaragua TEAM Camp 2024: Join Us for a Special Soccer and Cultural Exchange Experience

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that, after a multi-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and more, our SWB...

Soccer Without Borders

May 6

Finding Home: The SWB Mural Project

We are thrilled to announce the completion of the SWB Mural Project, a significant milestone in our journey towards creating a welcoming...

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