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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.
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
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 Baltimore Kicks Off Global Goal Five Gender Action Plans
SWB Baltimore is the latest US site to implement its Global Goal Five Accelerator Gender Action Plans.
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 27, 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 Boston Starts Youth Violence Prevention Program
Soccer Without Borders Boston has begun implementing the FUTURES Without Violence Coaching Boys into Men curriculum, a comprehensive...
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 30, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Oakland Launches Global Goal Five Girls League
With more female participants than ever before, it is a crucial time to move towards the goal of launching a Global Goal Five Girls League.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 24, 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 Baltimore Expands High School Program with Support from Abell Foundation
Soccer Without Borders Maryland has received a $60,000 grant from the Abell Foundation to support its High School Enrichment Program for...
Dara Ely, SWB
Mar 15, 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
Video Premiere: A Journey of Four Refugee Sisters
“There is no greater energizing and exciting thing than serving people who are at a stage where you have once been before.” - Jules...
Dara Ely, SWB
Feb 3, 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
Reflections on Play It Forward 2020
Soccer Without Borders wrapped up 2020 with great positivity during our annual Play It Forward campaign. Throughout the month of...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 14, 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
SWB Featured in Sports Illustrated Podcast
Soccer Without Borders’ Executive Director Mary Connor and Alumni Council leader Warshan Hussin sat down with Gabe Zaldivar for Sports...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 4, 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
Play It Forward: Healthy Lifestyles
While the nature of Soccer Without Borders' programming changed during much of this year, our coaches continue to balance participants...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 16, 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
Play It Forward: Creating Belonging
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Soccer Without Borders’ coaches are ensuring that every youth participant feels seen, connected,...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 2, 2020
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