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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
Oct 22, 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 19, 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 8, 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
Sep 18, 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
Mar 30, 2020
Gender Equality On and Off the Pitch: Reflections From Pakistan
We are excited to share the reflections and learnings of SWB Maryland Program Coordinator Sarah Stangl from her coach exchange in Pakistan.
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 8, 2020
Introducing: The Global Goal 5 Accelerator
The first-ever Global Goal 5 Accelerator will kick off at Soccer Without Borders in Kampala, Uganda on Tuesday, March 10th. Nine different o
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 5, 2020
WSC Fellows lead outreach across Nicaragua
In recent months, WSC Fellows in Nicaragua have taken the lead in this outreach, leading 2 camps for girls in Boaco and Bluefields.
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 22, 2019
Courtside with Girl Determined
I had a moment during practice that reminded me of the power of this work -- of how sport truly acts as a medium for social inclusion...
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 24, 2019
Measuring Regional Impact in Nicaragua
In the more than 11 years since programming began at Fútbol Sin Fronteras Granada our program has consistently grown and expanded.
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
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
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
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...
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