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Stories from
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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.

WSC Fellows lead outreach across Nicaragua

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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.

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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...

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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.

Updates from the court:
Mia Weinland, WSC Fellow

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Dec 11, 2018

Year in Review: Fútbol Sin Fronteras

As 2018 comes to to a close, we are excited to celebrate all of the memorable moments from the past year that have had an impact for both...

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Dec 11, 2018

Reviso del año: Fútbol Sin Fronteras

2018 fue un gran año para Fútbol Sin Fronteras por parte de todo el apoyo de esta comunidad. Como miembros de nuestro equipo, queremos...

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Dec 3, 2018

Soccer Without Borders Elected to streetfootballworld Network Board

SWB Boston Director Preston Hollis on stage for the election announcement in Berlin 12/1/18 (photo: sfw) Since 2012, Soccer Without...

Staff Picks: What We're Reading Around World Refugee Day

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Jun 19, 2018

Staff Picks: What We're Reading Around World Refugee Day

At Soccer Without Borders, we serve newcomer refugee and immigrant youth from 60 different countries, many of whom have fled some of the...

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Jun 18, 2018

Días difíciles en Nicaragua

Queridos Amigos, Posiblemente has visto en las noticias a Nicaragua con más frecuencia en las últimas semanas, especialmente los días...

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Jun 14, 2018

Challenging Days in Nicaragua

Dear Friends, You may have seen Nicaragua in the news more frequently in recent weeks, and especially in recent days, as violent...

Penn State Women's Soccer: For the Love of the Game

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Mar 29, 2018

Penn State Women's Soccer: For the Love of the Game

all photos, credit: Kara Lowery Soccer Without Borders Nicaragua program hosted Penn State Women's Soccer earlier this month for a...

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Nov 28, 2017

Celebrating Graduates at SWB Nicaragua

Natalia lives across the street from our Soccer Without Borders youth center in Granada. She is about to finish her 8th year with the...

Copa de la Paz: Reflections from the Field

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Nov 6, 2017

Copa de la Paz: Reflections from the Field

To celebrate the 2017 International Day of Peace, the Fútbol Sin Fronteras Granada community hosted its 9th annual Copa de la Paz (Peace...

International Day of Peace celebrations at SWB Kampala

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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...

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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...

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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...

Stories from the Field

Stories from
the Field