#Skateistan10: Future Of: Majid*, Mazar-e-Sharif (Afghanistan)
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: Majid
Age: 10 years old
Program: Skate and Create program
What do you do at Skateistan?
I am doing skateboarding, climbing, football and riding.
Why and how did you join?
My dad was in contact with the Swedish Committee of Afghanistan and when my classmates came to Skateistan I came with them.
What did you do before you joined Skateistan?
Before I came to Skateistan, I was playing football in our road.
How does skateboarding make you feel?
When I am skateboarding I feel like I can do anything!
What do you enjoy most about Skateistan?
I love climbing.
What do your families think about Skateistan/skateboarding?
My family encouraging me to study, and they are happy that I am doing skateboarding like other students.
What have you learned at Skateistan?
In Skateistan I have learned how to skateboard with my friends.
What’s your favorite thing to do outside of Skateistan?
I would like to have a skateboard to do skate outside of Skateistan.
Who’s your biggest role model?
I want to be like my teacher, Feraidon, and teach multiple sports to students.
What would you like to do when you’re older?
I want to be a doctor to help people.
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 Majid, to access a safe space to play and receive educational support. Help us to achieve our goals by donating at skateistan.org
