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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.
Introducing Switch the Pitch: Equipping Coaches & Youth Players to Tackle Racism in their Community
Since 2012, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) has been a proud partner of Common Goal (formerly streetfootballworld), an organization whose...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 2, 2022
PlayProud 2022: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth Athletes
“We’re glad you’re here.” This is one of the mantras that defines the culture and informs the decisions of Soccer Without Borders (SWB)....
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 1, 2022
Moving Towards Liberation at Soccer Without Borders Maryland
Several of the Soccer Without Borders Maryland staff members recently completed a 10-month Moving Towards Liberation Cohort Learning...
Dara Ely, SWB
Nov 1, 2021
Uganda Goal 5 Summit Kicks Off Latest Round of Gender Equality Programming
Soccer Without Borders hosted a successful “on the sidelines” portion of its Uganda Goal 5 Summit from Oct 17 - 23 at the Federation of...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 27, 2021
USA Global Goal 5 Accelerator: Impact Report
At Soccer Without Borders, nearly 50% of our participants and more than half of our coaches identify as female. Since our founding in...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 11, 2021
Fútbol Sin Fronteras Education Program Awards 93 Scholarships for 2021
The program established a combination of academic and financial supports, including school scholarships, for girls in FSF.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 17, 2021
SWB Oakland to Expand Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth Programs
SWB Oakland is expanding its support for unaccompanied immigrant youth in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Feb 5, 2021
Fútbol Sin Fronteras Hosts 14th Annual TEAM Camp
In January, FSF Nicaragua kicked off 2021 with its TEAM Camp to welcome in the new year with fun activities and bring participants together.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jan 29, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Boston Receives Youth Development Fund Grant
Soccer Without Borders Boston is the recipient of a 2021 Youth Development Fund grant announced this week by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 12, 2021
Play It Forward: Building Community
This year, Soccer Without Borders’ work to create belonging, advance equity, and promote healthy lifestyles has all been made possible by...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 23, 2020
Three Soccer Without Borders Oakland Participants Finalists for Posse Scholarships
One of the three pillars of SWB's holistic programming is Education, including supporting participants to gain access to higher education.
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 14, 2020
Play it Forward: Advancing Equity
The current global pandemic has widened gaps between those who have access to resources and opportunities, and those who don't. Soccer...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 9, 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 22, 2020
Advancing Racial Justice at Soccer Without Borders
On the precipice of a new season we wanted to cement our commitment to supporting the movement for racial justice in our programs and beyond
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 20, 2020
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