#Skateistan10: Future Of: Monira*, Kabul (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: Monira
Age: 9 years old
Program: Back-to-School program
“I am learning, skating and doing other sports here at Skateistan. A year ago Fatima (Skateistan Community Educator) came to our community and encouraged our families to let us come to Skateistan. It is a very fun place. I do a lot of sport, but skateboarding is my favorite. I feel like I am flying and I can do something special and important. Before my family thought that skateboarding is a male sport, but now they even can’t believe that their little girl can skate like others, even boys. They think that I am doing good at Skateistan! I love flying and I hope to become a pilot one day.”
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 girls, like Monira, access a safe space to play and receive educational support. Help us to achieve our goals by donating at skateistan.org
