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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 31, 2019
Soccer Without Borders Featured by FIFA
FIFA has shown the spotlight on Soccer Without Borders, bringing attention to SWB's presence working with refugees in Kampala, Uganda.
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 25, 2019
SWB Uganda partners with AFDP Global
The time in between semesters at Soccer Without Borders Uganda is an opportunity for our coaches and teachers to focus on their own...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 8, 2018
Women Take the Lead at SWB Uganda
In November, SWB teamed up with streetfootballworld the German Federal Foreign Office to host the, “Women Take the Lead,” conference that...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 11, 2018
A Day with SWB Kampala's Girls Empowerment Program
When it comes to accessing and participating in sport, girls world-wide report facing a number of barriers. Of these barriers, the most...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 4, 2018
SWB Celebrates International Peace Day 2018
Check out how some of our programs celebrated International Peace Day 2018! Baltimore, MD On Friday, September 21st, over 65 students...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 21, 2017
How Do We Measure Impact?
The end of the year always marks a time of reflection, celebration, and visioning for the year ahead. One of the defining characteristics...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 31, 2017
International Day of Peace celebrations at SWB Kampala
Each September, SWB Uganda, along with our other SWB Programs in the U.S. and Nicaragua, takes part in the International Day of Peace—a...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 3, 2017
SWB Celebrates International Day of Peace
Take a look at how each SWB program celebrated International Peace Day! #Kampala #Granada #Baltimore #Boston #Greeley #Oakland
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 18, 2017
SWB Release 2016 Annual Report
With #WelcomingWeek as a backdrop, we are pleased to release our 2016 Annual Report. This report celebrates 10 years of Soccer Without...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 15, 2017
Meet the Newest SWB Board Members
Soccer Without Borders is proud to announce the recent additions to our Board of Directors and National Advisory Board. Francisco Queirό...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 19, 2017
Who Are The Three Soccer Sisters?
Meet Bridget, Charlotte, and Lucy: three SWB Ambassadors in fifth, fourth, and second grade who have gone above and beyond in their...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 27, 2017
Why We Measure- An Inside Look at M&E at SWB Uganda
As Soccer Without Borders continues to evolve, we are constantly asking ourselves two major questions: How much of an impact are we...
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 21, 2017
New Short Film: SWB Kampala, Uganda
In 2016, Soccer Without Borders was selected as the Shoot Europe charitable project through a partnership with Global Giving UK. Produced...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 24, 2017
Remember the Time… Soccer Without Borders, Uganda’s 6th Annual Youth Festival
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Uganda celebrated our 6th annual youth festival!In Kampala, Soccer Without Borders works with youth refugees...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 8, 2016
Shoot Europe Launches Charitable Program With SWB Uganda
Soccer Without Borders Uganda was proud to be selected as the 2016 charitable project for Shoot Europe, through a mutual partnership with...
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 22, 2016
Motivations and Outcomes of Long-Term International Sport-for-Development Volunteering
Soccer Without Borders was recently featured in a research study surrounding the impact and sustainability of volunteer tourism. The...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 4, 2015
SWB Uganda & the Football for Hope Adidas Exchange Programme
It was a tremendous pleasure for me to participate in the streetfootballworld Football for Hope Adidas Exchange Programme in Nairobi,...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 27, 2015
Expanding our Girls Empowerment Program
For the past eight years, Soccer Without Borders Uganda has become increasingly engaged in the conversation around improving access to...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 9, 2015
Human-Centered Design: Expanding the Girls Empowerment Program at SWB Uganda
Olivier Matanda (Program Director) and Margarita Chukhina (Team Leader) of Soccer Without Borders Uganda attended a 5 day “bootcamp” from...
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