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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
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
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
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
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
Mar 4, 2019
SWB Uganda Coach Featured by Common Goal
"It was an opportunity to give back to my fellow refugees that came to Uganda and faced the same obstacles that I was facing. It's what...
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
Aug 30, 2018
The Language of Soccer
“So, where are you all from?” “I’m from Haiti!" “Puerto Rico!” “Venezuela!” “Costa Rica!” “Panama!” And it doesn’t stop there; El...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 9, 2018
SWB Celebrates World Refugee Day 2018
Baltimore, MD SWB Baltimore celebrated World Refugee Day by inviting all of our high school, middle school, and elementary school...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 28, 2018
Join the Soccer Without Borders Team
At Soccer Without Borders, we use soccer as a tool for growth, inclusion, and personal success among newcomer refugee and immigrant youth...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 6, 2018
Game Day with Tackle Africa
It’s 7:30am on a Saturday morning in the middle of May. The sun may have just risen above Lake Victoria to the East, but there are...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 19, 2018
Volunteer Spotlight: Ana Tantum
Ana Tantum has been a part of the Soccer Without Borders family since 2011. As she prepares to step onto the field this spring with the...
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 22, 2018
A look back at the 2018 Youth Festival
Each year, SWB’s team in Kampala hosts the annual Youth Festival, bringing together our community for week of team building and cultural...
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
Nov 2, 2017
Soccer Without Borders Wins FIFA Diversity Award 2017
Cambridge, MA - The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced today that Soccer Without Borders is honored...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 18, 2017
Senda Athletics and Soccer Without Borders Partner Toward A Common Goal
Cambridge, MA— Senda Athletics, a global leader in producing premium quality Fair Trade Certified soccer balls, has renewed its...
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...
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