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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.
Coaching Boys into Men at SWB Boston
Soccer Without Borders Boston has completed the first round of the FUTURES Without Violence Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM) curriculum, a...
Dara Ely, SWB
Aug 27, 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.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
May 7, 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.
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 27, 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...
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 15, 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
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.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Feb 5, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor Moderates World Football Summit Panel
The panelists spoke about where gender equity in soccer stands now, where it has room to grow, and how it can evolve from within.
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 11, 2020
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
Play It Forward: Creating Belonging
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Soccer Without Borders’ coaches are ensuring that every youth participant feels seen, connected,...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 2, 2020
The Launch of The Global Goal 5 USA Accelerator
SWB USA programs officially kicked off the start of the GG5 Accelerator with a storytelling event: “If She Can See It, She Can Be It."
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 20, 2020
Advancing Racial Justice at Soccer Without Borders
On the precipice of a new season we wanted to cement our commitment to supporting the movement for racial justice in our programs and beyond
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 20, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Honored as 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Soccer Without Borders has been named as a 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits!
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 8, 2020
SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor Featured on In Her Corner Podcast
SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mary McVeigh Connor, was recently celebrated as a guest on the In Her Corner podcast
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 18, 2020
NorCal Premier Soccer Features SWB's Ben Gucciardi
"We need fundamental restructuring of the priorities that we have around youth soccer..."
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 6, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Founder Ben Gucciardi Inspires Lehigh University Students
"Nothing less than inspirational. He exemplifies what it means to not only do well, but also to do good in the world."
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 28, 2020
Soccer Without Borders launches the Virtual Summer Academy
The Virtual Summer Academies combines small group sessions with at-home wellness, English language development, and academic activities.
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 5, 2020
Reflections From SWB 8th Grade Graduates in Maryland
SWB Maryland 8th grade graduates share some of their fondest memories from the time they have spent with SWB so far
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 18, 2020
Advice From SWB Graduates in Greeley
Soccer Without Borders has served refugees in Greeley, Colorado since 2011. Greeley became home to hundreds of refugee families in part...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 18, 2020
Aya Features With Best in the World: Discussing Equal Opportunity
SWB Maryland's Aya, features alongside Ada Hegerberg, Blaise Matuidi, Juan Mata, and Eniola Aluko to discuss equal opportunities in soccer.
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 10, 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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