Skateistan – South Africa

Skateistan

Skateistan is an award-winning international solidarity NGO, founded in 2007, specializing in the protection, education and empowerment of young people through skateboarding.

Its objectives: to educate and support vulnerable children, especially young girls,
to develop their autonomy and enable them to build themselves.

The association is present in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa.

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The project In a context of widespread violence and insecurity, in New Doornfontein, a northern suburb of Johannesburg, Skateistan supports 400 young people between the ages of 5 and 17. Outside of the skate school, Skateistan encourages the most motivated young people to pursue secondary education, plan their careers and participate in international cultural events.   Our action We contribute to the operating costs of the program.   In 2019, our commitment amounts to 3,000€.  
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