#Skateistan10: Future Of: Nooria*, 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: Nooria
Age: 8 years old
Program: Skate and Create program
“My classmates from the Swedish Committee of Afghanistan came to Skateistan and they told me about lessons and skateboarding, so I started to join them. I do skateboarding and football at Skateistan. I feel brave when I am skateboarding. I love skateboarding and planting the flowers around the garden. My family are happy that I go to Skateistan, as they feel happy when I talk about the skills I am learning here. I learned many lessons like life skills and sport. When I grow up I want to be the president of Afghanistan!”
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 living with disabilities, like Nooria, to access a safe space to play and receive educational support. Help us to achieve our goals by donating at skateistan.org
