Film that features Skateistan in Kabul wins Oscar

Welcome to your monthly update of all things Skateistan! This month we're kicking off with news about Skateistan at the Academy Awards. 

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 awarded the BAFTA for Best British Short Film (Documentary) and the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject). Huge shoutout to Grain Media and A&E Networks for helping to tell our story. 
 

Robin Rhode lends his creativity to Skateistan students

Renowned artist and Citizen of Skateistan Robin Rhode recently visited our Skate School in Johannesburg to help inspire the next generation of artists and skateboarders. Robin ran an art workshop with Skate and Create students over two sessions. 
 

Curriculum Update: Concepts of Community

In the last quarter of 2019, all Skate and Create students followed the Act Local curriculum, which helps students to understand their own role and potential within their communities. Lessons focus on small acts which can have a big impact, ways of interacting with others and understanding community.
 

Skateistan needs your support!

We are overwhelmed by the amount of people who have just learned about the work we do at Skateistan, who have asked us how they can help show their support. First off, thank you for subscribing to this newsletter, it's such an important way to learn about the work we're doing in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa.
 

Shop to donate: accessorize 👀

You can further help support Skateistan programs by shopping to donate as all proceeds support Skateistan programs in Afghanistan, South Africa and Cambodia.

Be on time with the CHPO X Skateistan Dah Sal Watch, a favourite among Skateistan fans.
 

The Skateistan logo pin is a fun way to rep us in a subtle way.
 

CHPO X Skateistan 'Rumi' Sunglassesare a necessary item for every season.

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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