10 years of fun and freedom in Kabul

Happy new year and welcome to your monthly update of all things Skateistan! This month we kick off with an exciting update from Kabul. 

More than ten years ago, in 2009, Skateistan officially opened its doors in Kabul, Afghanistan. Surrounded by members of the local community, eager-looking children and their families, founder of Skateistan Oliver Percovich cut the ribbon on Afghanistan’s biggest indoor sports facility, Skateistan's Skate School in Kabul.
 

Inclusion in action: Skateistan and Special Olympics South Africa team up!

Inclusion and accessibility in sport and education are two core values that we believe in at Skateistan. We work proactively to reach children who are often excluded from sporting and educational activities. Last year, we partnered with The Skateroom and Special Olympics South Africa to reach a group of children with intellectual disabilities.
 

Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone: Nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA!

Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (if you're a girl) is a short documentary which follows the progress of a group of girls at Skateistan in Kabul. The film was made by Grain Media, and we are incredibly excited that the film has been nominated for an Oscar as well as a BAFTA!
 

Skateistan is looking for a web volunteer!

Do you want to play a part in something incredible? Skateistan is looking for a web volunteer to join our lovely team in Berlin. Get great NGO experience and put your skills to good use. 
 

Shop to donate: cozy season 😎

Skateistan fans, you can shop to donate as all proceeds support Skateistan programs in Afghanistan, South Africa and Cambodia.
 

Ideal for cooler temperatures and lightweight layering, the Skateistan Dove Logo Longsleeve is available in the shop.
 

The Skateistan Pattern Hoodie is a classic and certainly a staff favorite.
 

Also wonderfully cozy, the Skateistan Dove Hoodie is made from 100% organic cotton and manufactured solely using renewable wind and solar power.
 

Looking to get more involved? Take the next step and become a Citizen of Skateistan!

The Citizens of Skateistan is our global community of students, staff, skaters and supporters who share the dream of empowering and educating children through skateboarding. By donating $10 or more a month you can become a Citizen and help make it possible for thousands of children to attend our programs worldwide.
 

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