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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.
Mary Connor
Aug 23, 2021
Supporting Vulnerable Female Soccer Players in Afghanistan
Update (August 24, 2021): Since first posting this statement, more than 70 athletes and their families have been evacuated from...
Dara Ely, SWB
Aug 11, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Announces TCS New York City Marathon Team
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce the 14 members of our 2021 TCS New York City Marathon team
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...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 9, 2021
Warshan Hussin to Serve on Beyond Soccer Panel
SWB Finance Associate and head coach Warshan Hussin will be featured on a panel at the upcoming Beyond Sport Conference: Beyond Soccer on...
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 28, 2021
Fútbol Sin Fronteras Launches New Mixed League
This new Mixed Youth League is being used to serve the youngest girls and boys in Nicaragua, for whom there are very few leagues.
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 2021
SWB Uganda’s Jules Mayele Featured by Goal Click
Soccer Without Borders Uganda Program Coordinator Jules Mayele is featured on Goal Click, a project that allows people from all over the...
Dara Ely, SWB
Jun 18, 2021
SWB Included in MPI Report on Strengthening Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S.
With an increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the United States’ southern border, the Migration Policy...
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.
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 10, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Named Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is back and Soccer Without Borders has once again been named an official charity partner. After a one-year...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 9, 2021
SWB Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor to Present at Female Athlete Conference
Soccer Without Borders Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor is presenting at the Female Athlete Conference: Strategies...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 7, 2021
Coach Rapha Returns to SWB Uganda
Guest Post: Mayele Jules, SWB Uganda Soccer Without Borders Uganda founder Raphael Murumbi “Coach Rapha” recently returned to Kampala for...
Dara Ely, SWB
May 27, 2021
From Newcomer to Community Leader: Jeremiah Lukeka to Represent SWB on International Stage
SWB Uganda Sr Program Coordinator Jeremiah Lukeka selected for EUFA Future Leaders in Football conference
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
Apr 9, 2021
SWB Oakland Hosts Footgolf Tournament
On March 27, Soccer Without Borders Oakland hosted its first annual Footgolf Tournament. Normally SWB Oakland holds its popular Small...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 6, 2021
SWB Celebrates International Day of Sport & Development for Peace
Soccer Without Borders joins the United Nations in celebrating International Day of Sport and Development for Peace on April 6, 2021....
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 30, 2021
SWB Boston Starts Youth Violence Prevention Program
Soccer Without Borders Boston has begun implementing the FUTURES Without Violence Coaching Boys into Men curriculum, a comprehensive...
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.
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