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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.

Longtime SWB Supporter Ann Cook Joins Common Goal

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...

Fútbol Sin Fronteras Launches New Mixed League

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.

SWB Uganda’s Jules Mayele Featured by Goal Click

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...

SWB Included in MPI Report on Strengthening Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S.

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...

Global Goal Five Update: SWB Boston Captains’ Program

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...

SWB Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor to Present at Female Athlete Conference

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...

From Newcomer to Community Leader: Jeremiah Lukeka to Represent SWB on International Stage

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

Soccer Without Borders Colorado Launches Global Goal Five Leadership Clubs

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.

SWB Baltimore Kicks Off Global Goal Five Gender Action Plans

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...

SWB Celebrates International Day of Sport & Development for Peace

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....

SWB Boston Starts Youth Violence Prevention Program

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...

Soccer Without Borders Oakland Launches Global Goal Five Girls League

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.

Fútbol Sin Fronteras Education Program Awards 93 Scholarships for 2021

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.

SWB Baltimore Expands High School Program with Support from Abell Foundation

Dara Ely, SWB

Mar 15, 2021

SWB Baltimore Expands High School Program with Support from Abell Foundation

Soccer Without Borders Maryland has received a $60,000 grant from the Abell Foundation to support its High School Enrichment Program for...

Soccer Without Borders Receives Grant from Together Rising

Dara Ely, SWB

Mar 8, 2021

Soccer Without Borders Receives Grant from Together Rising

Soccer Without Borders has received a $100,000 grant from Together Rising to support its work of using soccer as a vehicle for positive...

SWB Oakland to Expand Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth Programs

Sophia Goethals, SWB

Feb 5, 2021

SWB Oakland to Expand Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth Programs

SWB Oakland is expanding its support for unaccompanied immigrant youth in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District.

Video Premiere: A Journey of Four Refugee Sisters

Dara Ely, SWB

Feb 3, 2021

Video Premiere: A Journey of Four Refugee Sisters

“There is no greater energizing and exciting thing than serving people who are at a stage where you have once been before.” - Jules...

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