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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.
World Refugee Day 2022: Celebrating and Honoring SWB's Newcomers
Today is World Refugee Day, an international day of recognition organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)....
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 2022
Meeting Youth Where They Are: Annual Report FY21
The average soccer player spends more than 95% of the game without the ball. A match’s outcome relies much less on what you do when you...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 14, 2022
Jeremiah Lukeka Named Director at Soccer Without Borders Uganda
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is delighted to announce that Jeremiah Lukeka has been named Director of SWB Uganda. Jeremiah, or "Coach...
Soccer Without Borders
May 5, 2022
Free Workshop Series: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce a new virtual workshop series entitled How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth. This...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 26, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Expands Partnership with Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport and Soccer Without Borders Extend Partnership
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 20, 2021
Coaching Boys Into Men: SWB Uganda
Soccer Without Borders Uganda is the latest SWB program hub to implement the Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) curriculum designed and...
Jules Mayele
Nov 8, 2021
Uganda Goal 5 Summit Kicks Off Latest Round of Gender Equality Programming
Soccer Without Borders hosted a successful “on the sidelines” portion of its Uganda Goal 5 Summit from Oct 17 - 23 at the Federation of...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 27, 2021
SWB Uganda Partnering with Premier Skills for Goal 5 Summit
Soccer Without Borders Uganda is excited to partner with Premier Skills, the Premier League, and the British Council Uganda to host a...
Jules Mayele
Oct 11, 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...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 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...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 7, 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
Dara Ely, SWB
May 27, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Henry Mulondo
Henry has been a volunteer with SWB Uganda since Jan 2019, getting his start at the Annual Youth Festival. These days, “Coach Henry” is a...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 26, 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...
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 8, 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...
Dara Ely, SWB
Feb 3, 2021
SWB Uganda Starts Community Girls’ League
SWB Uganda is launching a community girls’ league to bring together teams from around Kampala in a safe space for friendly competition.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jan 15, 2021
New Video: If She Can See It, She Can Be It
Investing in girls creates a ripple effect that carries through to her family, community, and her future. Girls who play sports improve...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 8, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Uganda Awarded 2020 Sport for Gender Equality Collective Impact Award
Soccer Without Borders Uganda continues to cement its place as a leader in advancing gender equality and youth development.
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 11, 2020
FootballPeople Weeks at SWB Uganda
"Hopefully their enthusiasm and professionalism will inspire more girls from both the Ugandan and Refugee communities to follow their lead"
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 22, 2020
East Africa GG5 Accelerator Coach Spotlight
Each coach who attended the Accelerator submitted a Coach Action Plan that aimed to increase girls’ engagement in football on the pitch.
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 19, 2020
Building a More Inclusive and Equitable World
Soccer Without Borders was founded in 2006 with a vision for an inclusive and equitable world.
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 5, 2020
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