New Phnom Penh Skate School: Launch Plans, Partner Profiles and Citizen Profile

After months of planning and construction, the new Skate School in Phnom Penh is nearing completion and students are being registered for programs. The opening of the new Skate School marks an important milestone and a bright new beginning for Skateistan in Cambodia. We first began programs there six years ago and now over 240 children part of our programs in Phnom Penh and 53% are girls. This new Skate School is better located in the city and equipped to help us grow this number and reach even more low-income children, girls and children living with disabilities in 2018.

Scroll down for full details of the launch event next week, profile features with the main partners who assisted with the Skate School construction and an inspiring interview with our Cambodian Programs Officer Tin.

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Global Update: Phnom Penh Skate School Launch

The official launch of our new Phnom Penh Skate School is only a week away! On Friday the 23rd February, staff, students, skaters and some very special guests will come together to celebrate this new beginning. In true Skateistan style, the program for the day is full of skateboarding, creative arts and music. We will be going live on Facebook from 2pm (GMT +7), so make sure to tune in and join in!

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Global Update: Phnom Penh Skate School Build Partner Focus

In our latest series of blog posts, we shine a light on the key partners whose assistance made the construction of the new Skate School in Phnom Penh possible. These interviews feature the Building Trust International, the NGO that brought the design to life; New Line Skateparks, who constructed the skate park; and Factory Phnom Penh, where the Skate School is located. The Skateroom, who funded the build, will feature on our blog next week.

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Citizen Profile: Tin, Programs Officer (Phnom Penh)

"Skating feels fantastic and it has really helped me a lot — to build trust with people, to build confidence and make a lot of friends. I want to share this opportunity to use skating to inspire kids."–Tin, Programs Officer, Cambodia.

Ahead of the launch of the Phnom Penh Skate School, Tin tells us her story of growing up in Cambodia and empowering children through her work.

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The Skateistan shop sale is on now! For a limited time only, you can get up to 30% off selected products including t-shirts, the popular Pattern Hoodie and the Skateistan book. All proceeds go directly to our Skate Schools so, despite the savings, it's still a great way to support us!

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