Education for Empowerment and Opportunities!

This week is all about our Back-To-School program, so we are celebrating education and all of the opportunities it provides. Last year, 61 students graduated from the program and five female graduates were given scholarships to private school! Back-To-School will also start running in Johannesburg when the new Skate School opens next month. The program is growing!

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Citizen of Skateistan: Freshta's Story

Name: Freshta

Age: 12

Program: Back-To-School

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Freshta* is a former Back-To-School student who is now in grade 7 at public school. She still attends Skateistan as part of the Skate and Create program on a weekly basis and is a Youth Leader and class representative for the Student Council. Freshta is a great example of how the Back-To-School program can open doors to a brighter future!

"I feel like I will continue learning more in the future, because starting each day with Skateistan is fun for me, and learning through fun is more effective in life."

Programs Essentials: Back-To-School

Back-To-School = students + school supplies (+ sports equipment for after class)

Back-To-School program is an accelerated learning program that prepares out of school youth to enrol in the public school system. Find out what some of our graduates think of it.

For the first time ever, we will be offering the program in South Africa but in a way that is tailored to the needs of local youth. We will be offering homework help and career advice at the new Dropping-In center at the Skate School. Educator Alan explains more.

This Week's Giveaway: Skullcandy Grind Wireless

What have you learned from skateboarding?

Vanessa in the Skateistan logo tee - photo by Nam-Chi

"Community, love, support, friendship and giving back."

Vanessa Torres is a pioneer of female skateboarding, a Citizen of Skateistan and a Cheapo ambassador. Read our interview with her about learning, skateboarding and school. 

Citizen of the Week!