#Skateistan10: Future Of: Lindiwe*, Johannesburg (South Africa)
Our programs are for children as young as 5 years old. Many of the youngest kids start out as part of our Outreach program and go on to join Skate and Create or the Back-to-School program. They love the opportunity to have fun, play and make friends. It’s possible for a child to be part of Skateistan for over 10 years, learning and progressing into Youth Leaders and role models in their communities. In the “Future Of”, we showcase some of the most enthusiastic students at our Skate Schools, who are around 10 years old, about Skateistan and their hopes and dreams for the future!
Name: Lindiwe
Age: 8 years old
Program: Skate and Create program
What do you do at Skateistan?
I skate, learn things like respect, talking about communities and do homework.
Why and how did you join?
I have always been interested in people skating.
What did you do before you joined Skateistan?
Before Skateistan, I used to watch TV, sleep and play in our building.
How does skateboarding make you feel?
Skateboarding makes me feel amazing, confident and makes me excited.
What do you enjoy most about Skateistan?
I enjoy learning and making friends.
What do your families think about Skateistan/skateboarding?
They are happy about it because they feel that I learn a lot of important things at Skateistan.
What have you learned at Skateistan?
I learnt how to skate, how the earth is shaped and how it looks. How pictures are taken out of space and I learnt how to make a house out of clay.
What’s your favourite thing to do outside of Skateistan?
I play netball, soccer, and I play with dolls and watch TV.
Who’s your biggest role model?
My parents.
What would you like to do when you’re older?
I would like to teach kids.
Skateistan has been empowering children through skateboarding and education for 10 years now. We are aiming to raise $50,000 by June 21st so we help more children, like Lindiwe, to access a safe space to play and receive educational support. Help us to achieve our goals by donating at skateistan.org
