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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 the Common Goal Community
Soccer Without Borders is thrilled to announce our membership in the Common Goal Community. Common Goal is a movement to unite the global...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 13, 2022
Crowdfunder Spotlight: Arth Bohra Finds Creative Way to Support SWB
Bohra worked for over a year and a half to develop the app, and for every hour that he worked on it he asked people to donate to SWB.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Oct 28, 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
Nick Brooks Named Director at Soccer Without Borders Maryland
Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce that Nick Brooks has been named Director of SWB Maryland. A Baltimore County native and...
Dara Ely, SWB
Sep 16, 2021
FSF Coaches Earn CONCACAF D Coaching Licenses
SWB is proud to share that all SWB Nicaragua/Fútbol Sin Fronteras (FSF) Head Coaches have earned their CONCACAF D Licenses
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Aug 31, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Announces TCS New York City Marathon Team
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce the 14 members of our 2021 TCS New York City Marathon team
Dara Ely, SWB
Aug 11, 2021
Longtime SWB Supporter Ann Cook Joins Common Goal
Ann Cook, Associate Head Coach of the Penn State University Women’s Soccer team has become the first U.S. college coach to join the...
Dara Ely, SWB
Jun 29, 2021
Fútbol Sin Fronteras Launches New Mixed League
This new Mixed Youth League is being used to serve the youngest girls and boys in Nicaragua, for whom there are very few leagues.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jun 28, 2021
SWB Included in MPI Report on Strengthening Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S.
With an increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the United States’ southern border, the Migration Policy...
Dara Ely, SWB
Jun 18, 2021
Coach Rapha Returns to SWB Uganda
Guest Post: Mayele Jules, SWB Uganda Soccer Without Borders Uganda founder Raphael Murumbi “Coach Rapha” recently returned to Kampala for...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 7, 2021
From Newcomer to Community Leader: Jeremiah Lukeka to Represent SWB on International Stage
SWB Uganda Sr Program Coordinator Jeremiah Lukeka selected for EUFA Future Leaders in Football conference
Dara Ely, SWB
May 27, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Colorado Launches Global Goal Five Leadership Clubs
When the SWB Colorado team was creating their Gender Action Plans, they saw an opportunity to unify their work across the two main cities.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
May 7, 2021
SWB Program Awards 2020
Recently the Soccer Without Borders community gathered virtually to celebrate highlights from 2020 and recognize some select individuals...
Soccer Without Borders
May 3, 2021
SWB Celebrates International Day of Sport & Development for Peace
Soccer Without Borders joins the United Nations in celebrating International Day of Sport and Development for Peace on April 6, 2021....
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 6, 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
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
The Launch of The Global Goal 5 USA Accelerator
SWB USA programs officially kicked off the start of the GG5 Accelerator with a storytelling event: “If She Can See It, She Can Be It."
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 20, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Uganda Awarded 2020 Sport for Gender Equality Collective Impact Award
Soccer Without Borders Uganda continues to cement its place as a leader in advancing gender equality and youth development.
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 11, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Boston Runs Team Marathon
104.8. That’s how many times a person has to run around a track to complete a marathon. It’s also the number of laps a group of Soccer...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 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
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