The Wharton School named Soccer Without Borders as the winner of the 2016 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize, made possible by a multi-million dollar gift by Barry Lipman, W’70, and his wife, Marie, in 2011, and enhanced by an additional gift last year (Almanac September 1, 2015). Chosen from more than 170 applicants, Soccer Without Borders received $250,000 at an award ceremony last month.

Soccer Without Borders, which works in 10 countries on three continents, uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing newcomer refugee, asylee and immigrant youth with a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion and personal success. The organization was co-founded and is led by Mary McVeigh, a former professional soccer player. Many participants have fled severe violence and discrimination, and more than 70% are refugees or have sought asylum in the US.