Bringing the world together,
with skateboarding

Skateistan is an award-winning, international nonprofit that’s driving a global movement of skateboarding for social change. We do whatever it takes to create a future where all youth, especially girls, can skateboard, learn, and find community.

Founded in 2008 in Kabul, Afghanistan, Skateistan has spent 18 years building the world’s leading social skateboarding organization. We have pioneered combining skateboarding with education to empower youth in some of the most difficult contexts worldwide and have always prioritized a girls-first approach. Today, Skateistan acts as a global support network for a movement of 1070 social skateboarding organizations across 120+ countries.  

We believe that play

is a human right, for everyone.

More than 400 million children are growing up in
conflict and crisis-affected environments, facing rising
inequality, forced migration, gender discrimination,
violence, and a lack of safe spaces to play and learn.
Across the board, girls face the greatest risks of
being excluded from education and sport, exposed
to violence, and denied their rights.

Skateboarding is play: it builds resilience, creativity,
and community. Play and physical activity are key to
children’s learning, development, mental health, and
overall wellbeing. Skateboarding is a powerful way
to reclaim their childhoods and shape their futures.

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Skateistan has tax-deductable non-profit status in the US (501c3), EU/Germany (gGmbH), UK (charity) and Australia (not-for-profit). Simply choose your currency when you donate on our website to receive the correct donation receipt. You can also find the bank details for each of these countries by clicking the button below.

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Team Members

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Countries

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Years of Experience

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Dedication

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Our Team

Our dedicated team of passionate individuals works tirelessly to empower youth through skateboarding and education. From educators to program managers, each member brings unique skills and unwavering commitment to our mission.

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Team Members

10+

Countries

15

Years of Experience

100%

Dedication

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Our Impact

120+

Countries

1070+

Social Skate Initiatives

40k+

Participants

56%

of our participants identify as girls or young women

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