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SKATEISTAN IS 10!

It's Our Birthday - Celebrating 10 Years of Skateistan

(Photos Andy Buchanan for Skateistan)

 

It's a time for celebration, as Skateistan turns 10 today! On April 11th 2008, Skateistan was born. It’s been 10 years of empowering children and youth through skateboarding and education in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa. What started out when girls stepped on skateboards for the first time in Kabul is now an award-winning global organization working with thousands of children. Today and over the next few months we will celebrate, with stunning new photos to show you, stories to tell and a special Skateistan10 campaign to inspire (kicking off May 10th). Here's to 10 more years!

 

Read on to find out about everything we have planned and more.

 

 

FOLLOW THE STORY THOUGH #SKATEISTAN10

New Decade, New Logo

As we roll into the next decade, it's time to introduce you to our new logo. The brand new design keeps the iconic Skateistan shade of green inspired by the Afghan flag and features a dynamic triangular shape – a nod to the three countries where we currently work and our global community. 

 

LIKE THE NEW LOGO, GRAB A NEW LOGO TEE

"Of the Past" - Recognizing Those Who Helped Skateistan Reach 10

To celebrate 10 years, Founder and Executive Director of Skateistan, Oliver Percovich, caught up with some of the most influential individuals who helped Skateistan to grow from its early beginnings in Kabul, into the award-winning international organization it is today.

 

Those featured include Tony Hawk, Charles Bodson from The Skateroom, Norway's Ambassador to the U.S., Kåre R. Aas, General Manager of Skateistan in South Africa, Mbali Mthethwa (pictured left) and many more.

 

 

 

READ THEM NOW ON THE BLOG

A Fresh Look for Skateistan 2018

The celebration continues on our website with stunning new photos of Skateistan worldwide taken by the world-renowned photographer, Andy Buchanan. Last month, Andy spent 3 weeks visiting all of our Skate Schools to capture our programs, staff, students and lots of smiles. The result is a collection of beautiful photos that capture day-to-day programs at Skateistan as well as incredible portraits of our students. Thank you to Andy for supporting us with his incredible photography!

 

 

TAKE A LOOK AT THE WEBSITE

Skateistan10 Campaign - Coming May 10th...

 

A new fundraising campaign focused on the future of Skateistan.

 

Stay tuned to see how you can support.

 

COMING MAY 10TH

New Logo = New Tees, Featuring Sky Brown

We love our new logo so much that we printed it on a collection of new tees. First up is theBig Logo Tee, as worn by Citizen of Skateistan and pro-skater, Sky Brown, at the launch of the Phnom Penh Skate School in February.

 

Also available is the Small Chest Logo Tee inBlack or White. All our tees are made from 100% organic cotton and manufactured solely using solar and wind power. All proceeds go to supporting us so pick one up to celebrate our new look and birthday!

 

 

SHOP THE NEW TEES