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March 23, 2022May 11, 2023 by adam

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What I Learned Playing Soccer With Hundreds of Afghan Kids

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Recently members of the #SheBelongs 2023 Team were Recently members of the #SheBelongs 2023 Team were ball girls at the @slcc_wsoccer match on a gorgeous Saturday in #SaltLakeCity. Not only was it a great win for the Bruins, but also another beautiful moment of reuniting with their sisters and forging new friendships with other female athletes and students. We are really grateful for our head coach @marlimartin5 and her head coach at SLCC, @amysix, for making this opportunity happen. Given how the community impact and valuable belonging continues so beautifully we are super excited to talk about our upcoming plans that will include thousands more girls and women. Stay tuned… #thebeautifulgame #refugeeswelcome #femaleforward
Once again, the amazing young ladies of the Bingha Once again, the amazing young ladies of the Bingham High School girls soccer team showed up huge for this community soccer camp for refugees. We had over 100 people attend and, as always, it was so rewarding to watch the bonding occur on the soccer field between humans who may not be living the same life but have so much more in common than most of us often realize. We were also able to give away a ton of donated gear for our refugee friends. Many thanks to all who supported making this day such a successful event. We can’t wait for next year but also hope to have many more days like this with other teams and organizations before then! #thebeautifulgame #refugeeswelcome #shebelongs
We are stoked to be working with the amazing ladie We are stoked to be working with the amazing ladies at Bingham HS who will be conducting a free soccer camp for refugee kids here in #SaltLakeCity THIS Saturday!! We will have donated gear to distribute, refreshments, and lots of fun. Just show up and be ready to play! #refugeeswelcome #shebelongs #thebeautifulgame
#SheBelongs is all about connection and true inclu #SheBelongs is all about connection and true inclusion. It is such a validating joy to see moments like this happening 2 months after we left on our amazing trip to the @fifawomensworldcup. Salem had a special and memorable senior night with her soccer team from @pcminernation @pchsminers. A nail biter decided in PKs around 10pm for her team. Not only was Salem supported by her biological sister, Sutton, on the field but also by four of her #SheBelongs sisters in the stands. We love these girls and how they proudly support one another and spread the vital and timely message we have.
We are slowly, but surely, digging out from our am We are slowly, but surely, digging out from our amazing #SheBelongs trip this summer. And before we start talking about plans for NEXT summer, we want to make sure we thank as many of you who helped us as possible. Let the gratitude begin. Many thanks to #saltlakecity Mayor Mendenhall @slcmayor for the support of her Adminstration and her. What a great example of the potential girls have to become whatever that want in this world. We aim to continue to harness and amplify that potential through the #beautifulgame of football. #gratitude #femaleforward #leadership
We've been quiet but the silence has served its pu We've been quiet but the silence has served its purpose. We have reflected, recharged, and reset for the next phase of the #SheBelongs journey. Swipe for more.⁠ ⁠ We are ready to take our next shots on goal. If you want to join, support, cheer, or just watch then stay tuned. (Click the link in bio for more.)⁠ ⁠ We are keeping after it because it's on us to make change, create more #belonging, and help girls reach their full #potential. We use the #beautifulgame to do this.⁠ Let's go!⁠ ⁠ #femaleforward #fifawwc #uswnt #socialimpact #refugeeswelcome⁠ ⁠ Slide 2 Photo Credit: @jonjeswald
The final recap video of our #SheBelongs journey i The final recap video of our #SheBelongs journey is all about celebrating with the governor of Utah what were able to accomplish together, with the support and efforts of so many! We are so excited to tell you that this final short video marks the transition to the next phase of #SheBelongs. In the coming days and weeks, we will be announcing the expansion of this project across the USA and the world. And we cannot wait to share the full length documentary film with you late this year.
It’s so hard to believe that this team of amazin It’s so hard to believe that this team of amazing young leaders were attending the first match of the @fifawomensworldcup for #TeamUSA just two weeks ago in #Auckland. Faces painted. Hearts full. Minds a little bit blown. But today, whether we are watching the game live at 3 AM local time or recorded later this morning, we will always believe in the @uswnt and we will always believe that #SheBelongs. Let’s go ladies! We got this! 📷 @jonjeswald 🙏🏽
#SheBelongs #fifawomensworldcup #thebeautifulgame #SheBelongs #fifawomensworldcup #thebeautifulgame @uswnt @fifawomensworldcup @goodmorningamerica
The push for positive change in gender equity and The push for positive change in gender equity and fundamental human rights is best achieved when we have strong allies and advocates along the journey. This week, right before going to watch the @uswnt start their quest for an historic 3-peat as World Cup champions, we had the unique privilege and honor of chatting with two powerful allies in the #SheBelongs movement. It was so fitting to meet the @secondgentleman , the husband of the first ever female, vice president of United States and hear his passion and commitment to gender equity and making the world fairer and safer for girls and women to pursue their potential and be all they want to be. We also got to meet US ambassador to New Zealand, Tom Udall, and his wife, Jill Cooper. They were so gracious with their time and encouragement visiting with our team. We left our meeting uplifted and inspired to be better and work harder to see, respect, and celebrate females, especially those with refugee backgrounds. We look forward to continuing to advocate the principles of our mission and appreciate the chance to connect with amazing humans at all levels of power and position along this vital path.
Day 12 - Sightseeing day! We visited the Waitomo G Day 12 - Sightseeing day! We visited the Waitomo Glowworm caves and then went to go see Marokopa falls! So much fun!
“It really warms my heart seeing this mix of peo “It really warms my heart seeing this mix of people from refugee/non-refugee background [creating] this social cohesion and connection and sports are an amazing way to do that.” - Faith Barker, employee at R.A.S NZ (@youth_atras) Our last match in New Zealand made a huge impact on each player and for our mission as a whole. When we started #SheBelongs just a few months ago, we could’ve only hoped to have has this big of an impact. From the games we’ve played to the girls we’ve met the #SheBelongs mission continues no matter the distance.
Day 10 - We had our second match of the trip again Day 10 - We had our second match of the trip against UMMA Trust and to say it was a great game would be an understatement. Our girls fought and played hard and continued to build those important relationships with the other team both on and off the field. After the match, UMMA Trust hosted us for an amazing dinner where we got to continue learning about the players and their backgrounds. These moments are something these girls won’t forget and we only hope for more moments like this in the future. #SheBelongs #womensworldcup2023 #womeninsoccer #refugeeswelcome #newzealand #japan #change #sportsequality
Auckland has been amazing! From team walks, team b Auckland has been amazing! From team walks, team building activities, and an awesome match against Auckland United and @youth_atras, day 9 was one for the books! Being able to share these moments with those that are in similar situations as the girls on our team was an incredible moment to witness. We are so grateful that you welcomed us with open arms.
Bye Japan and Hello New Zealand 👋🏽 These p Bye Japan and Hello New Zealand 👋🏽 These past few days were filled with lots of travel and recovery to get ready for our adventures here in Auckland! Keep an eye out for more to come! #shebelongs #newzealand #womeninsoccer #womensworldcup2023
Day 6: Words can’t comprehend how incredible our Day 6: Words can’t comprehend how incredible our time has been here in Japan. From the people we’ve met, matches played, and things we’ve experienced, Tokyo has been a 10/10. A big thank you to the Jef United Academy team for welcoming us with open arms. We look forward to coming back one day! If you are able to donate to this project, please visit our website. Amazing things are happening and YOU can be the reason why! #refugeesoccer #shebelongs #womensworld #change #womeninsoccer #sportsequality #japan #tokyo #japansoccer #refugeesoccerjp
Day 5: Refugee Soccer had an incredible meeting wi Day 5: Refugee Soccer had an incredible meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan. Hearts were touched, our message was shared and heard, and connections were made. It was an amazing step forward for our mission and was a testament to the importance of this project here in Japan. Exploring Japan was incredible! Whether it was seeing cultural sights, going to Tokyo Disneyland, or visiting a seaside town near Mount Fuji, everyone had such a great day! 1 more day and then we’re headed to New Zealand 🇳🇿 #SheBelongs #exploringjapan #womenssoccer #regugeeswelcome #belongingtogether #womeninsoccer #womensworldcup2023
Day 4: Today we started off with a match against t Day 4: Today we started off with a match against the Keio University Women’s team (@keio_womens_soccer) and while we were there, we had a special visit from 2011 Gold Medalist, Kaihori-San and Japanese government representative. After we went to a catered dinner at @lattest_mizumachi, then finished the night at the @tokyoskytree_official !!
Day 3 of #SheBelongs: Exploring Tokyo. #fifawomens Day 3 of #SheBelongs: Exploring Tokyo. #fifawomensworldcup @uswnt @refugeesoccer_jp #womenwhoplaysoccer #femaleforward #tokyo #refugeeswelcome
Day 2: Traveling to Tokyo 🇯🇵 After a long d Day 2: Traveling to Tokyo 🇯🇵 After a long day of traveling with @united , we’ve made it to Tokyo, Japan! We’re tired but excited for what’s ahead 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #shebelongs #tokyo #womensworldcup #womeninsoccer #japansoccer #refugeesoccer
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