Thanks to everyone who came out to the Roxie and gave in support of Skateistan.
In November, Organized Disorder planned an extensive event in San Francisco in support of Skateistan, which raised an impressive $1300. All proceeds will go directly to Skateistan’s programs and operations in Afghanistan and Cambodia, and our headquarters in Berlin
Left to right: Khorshid, Eeza, Nawab.
On the morning of Saturday September 8th a suicide attack in Kabul claimed the lives of a number of young Afghans. The bomb was detonated outside of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) HQ, where many of the street working children of Kabul sell trinkets, scarves and chewing gum to help support their families.
We are very sad to learn that of the six young children confirmed to have passed away, four of them were students, volunteers and youth leaders at Skateistan, who were well-loved and well-known faces for the entire team in Kabul. It is therefore with great pain and heavy hearts that we share our memories of children who were not just victims of senseless violence, but also beautiful human beings who will never be forgotten by their teachers, peers, co-workers, students, friends or family.
Skateistan is happy to finally announce the availability of Skateistan: The Tale of Skateboarding in Afghanistan in North America. The book is available in limited quantities and can now be purchased in the US and Canada through Amazon.com, with 100% of profits going towards Skateistan.
Recent months have seen the European release of Skateistan's first book and successful book launches in Berlin and London. This 320-page, full color book features previously unseen photographs and stories from Afghan children in their own words. Click "read more" to see inside the book.
We're happy to let you know that for the first time ever Skateistan US now has the option for our supporters to give monthly donations automatically. If you like the work we do and want to help us to continue it for a long time to come, consider donating monthly and becoming a partner in Skateistan’s year-round skateboard and creative arts programming in Afghanistan and Cambodia. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail us first.
You can now setup a monthly donation to Skateistan US with the form below. It can be canceled at any time.
Thanks for your support, whether it be donations, holding a fundraiser, buying a t-shirt, or simply spreading the word about Skateistan with friends and family around the world.