It's been a busy month at all of our Skate Schools worldwide as you will see from this newsletter. There have been new partnerships formed, new students attending programs, new staff members, and new gear in our webshop.

But alongside the new, we have been looking back at the old. 2016 was the busiest year yet for Skateistan, reaching the highest number of children the organization has ever recorded, and hitting 50% female students. You can now read or download the 2016 Annual Report from our website or carry on scrolling down this newsletter to read the latest updates.

Citizen Profile: Karabou* and Thato*, Skate and Create students (Johannesburg)

Local Update: Summer at Skate School in Mazar

Every week at Skateistan is different and the team in Mazar have been busy throughout the summer creating new lesson plans and tasks for our students across all programs. It's been a busy few months, full of creativity, which Educator Noorzai tells us about in this summer update from the Mazar Skate School.

Hi from Skateistan in Phnom Penh

A quick selfie with Sophea and the Youth Leaders in Phnom Penh, Cambodia! These Youth Leaders have been doing great work helping out at programs, assisting in classes, and acting as role models to the younger students. As well as putting in lots of practice in the skatepark (they are getting really good!).

Sophea shared her story and experiences as a Youth Leader with us earlier this year

Dropping In: Skateistan part of the ‘Action Impact Network’

At Skateistan we believe in the power of sports for the well-being of individuals and ultimately the world. With this in mind, we have joined forces with a consortium of international NGOs to form the ‘Action Impact Network’. A group of NGO’s who aim to collectively measure the impact of programs delivering mental and wellbeing solutions to children and youth, through participation in sport and well-being activities worldwide.

Shop to Donate: Late Summer Collection

We have some brand new products landing in our webshop later this week including the new Dari t-shirt in classic black, a Dari 6 panel cap with embroidered logos in a variety of colors, plus a logo waistbag to keep all your daily essentials in. Make an outfit from all three items and you’ll look awesome (like supporter and pro-skater Nora Vasconcellos here) whilst supporting Skateistan!

The Late Summer Collection is dropping this Thursday. All profits from sales in the webshop support Skateistan!