#Uganda

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.

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Nov 25, 2019

Investing in Youth Leadership

At SWB Uganda, our assistant coach program supports older participants to hone their coaching and leadership skills.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

SWB Uganda Coach Featured by Common Goal

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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...

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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...

A Day with SWB Kampala's Girls Empowerment Program

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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...

SWB Celebrates International Peace Day 2018

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Why We Measure- An Inside Look at M&E at SWB Uganda

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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...

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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...

Stories from the Field

Stories from
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