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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
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
Nov 11, 2019
A Month of Learning & Exchange at Soccer Without Borders Uganda
SWB collaborated with women and girls across the country to grow the game of football for ourselves, our peers, and our communities.
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 4, 2019
Updates from the court: Mia Weinland, WSC Fellow
Women's Sports Corps Fellow, Mia Weinland, shares updates from her work with Girl Determined in Myanmar.
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 31, 2019
Soccer Without Borders Featured by FIFA
FIFA has shown the spotlight on Soccer Without Borders, bringing attention to SWB's presence working with refugees in Kampala, Uganda.
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 17, 2019
My Week at Women Take The Lead
SWB Uganda hosted the 2nd Women Take the Lead coach training. Women's Sports Corps Fellow, Lauren Zarefoss, shares her reflections.
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 16, 2019
SWB Celebrates Day of the Girl 2019
SWB programs joined girls and young women across the world to celebrate through special events, coaching workshops, and more.
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 7, 2019
Lindsey Whitford Named Managing Director of Programs
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce Lindsey Whitford as its first-ever Managing Director of Programs.
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 1, 2019
Women's Sports Corps reaches Myanmar
Women's Sports Corps Fellow, Mia Weinland, reflects on her first month working in Myanmar with fellow SBYD organization Girl Determined.
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 23, 2019
SWB Wins Beyond Sport Collective Impact Award
We are thrilled to share that Soccer Without Borders has been named one of five winners of the first-ever Beyond Sport Collective Impact...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 20, 2019
FSF leaders represent on a global scale
While the momentum surrounding the women’s game began well before the World Cup, the energy generated by the 2019 Women’s World Cup in...
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
Mar 1, 2018
Girls Soccer & Leadership Camps Expand Beyond Granada
"I had so many moments that made me realize how lucky I was to have grown up playing sports, but more importantly how essential it is to...
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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