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06/20/2026
Today is World Refugee Day, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugees around the world while reaffirming our collective responsibility to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live in safety and dignity.
This year's theme, "Until Everyone is Safe," is both a call to action and a reminder that safety means more than protection from harm. It means having a place to belong, a community that welcomes you, and the opportunity to play, learn, and grow.
The need remains urgent. According to UNHCR's latest Global Trends Report, 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide at the end of 2025, meaning 1 in every 70 people on Earth had been forced to flee their homes. Nearly 39% were children.
We are proud to stand alongside partners across the globe as a member and co-convenor of the Sport for Refugees Coalition, working to ensure that displaced young people have access to safe, inclusive spaces where they can thrive. As the coalition reminds us this World Refugee Day: until everyone is safe, our work continues.
For many young people at Soccer Without Borders, putting on a jersey means more than getting ready for a game.
It means being part of a team.
It means showing up knowing you belong.
It means seeing yourself as a teammate, and a valued member of your community.
Those moments matter, especially for youth who are navigating a new school, a new language, and more.
Since 2019, our partnership with Capelli Sport Football has helped make those moments possible for thousands of participants across our programs. Together, we've helped ensure that young people step onto the field feeling welcomed, confident, and connected from day one.
As we celebrate 20 years of SWB, we're grateful for partners who invest in more than the game. They invest in the experience of belonging.
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