SkateistanCosmopolitan X Skateistan Skate JamHere at Skateistan, we believe that girls can and should be just as awesome as boys, both in the classroom and in the skatepark. So we were…Sep 12, 2018Sep 12, 2018
SkateistanLand of Skate — Citizens of Skateistan — Soso’s StoryThe documentary, Land of Skate, explores how skateboarding is breaking barriers, empowering youth and creating community. The film delves…Nov 27, 2017Nov 27, 2017
SkateistaninJohannesburgJohannesburg Update: Heritage Holiday ProgrammeFor the July school holidays, Museums As Safe Spaces has been working with the older children (and sometimes younger siblings) at the…Sep 3, 20171Sep 3, 20171
SkateistaninJohannesburgCitizen Profile: A day in the life of Thabisa*, a Skateistan student in JohannesburgThabisa*, a Skateistan student in Johannesburg, captures a day in her life with a GoPro. She takes part in the Skate and Create program and…Aug 16, 2017Aug 16, 2017
SkateistaninJohannesburgSkateistan Global Update: One Year of the Johannesburg Skate SchoolOn the August 14th, we are proud to celebrate the one year anniversary of our Johannesburg Skate School. Since it opened last year, we have…Aug 14, 2017Aug 14, 2017
SkateistaninJohannesburgCitizen Profile: Karabou* and Thato*, Skate and Create students (Johannesburg)In Johannesburg, our Skate and Create students come by Skateistan after school each day in the afternoon. Our programs give children and…Jul 12, 2017Jul 12, 2017
SkateistaninJohannesburgPartner Profile: SPARK Schools (Johannesburg, South Africa)Last month we launched Partner Profile, a feature which puts the spotlight on partner organizations we work with worldwide. First we…Jun 13, 2017Jun 13, 2017
SkateistaninJohannesburgJohannesburg Update: Exploring the city through children’s eyesWith programs running five days a week it can be very busy at the Skate Schools. But our Educators are always thinking of new ways to teach…May 18, 2017May 18, 2017
SkateistaninJohannesburgJohannesburg Update: Orienteering, Dancing, Baking and SkatingThe children in Johannesburg come to Skateistan after school, with our programs running in the afternoon each day. This gives them a safe…Apr 21, 2017Apr 21, 2017
SkateistaninJohannesburgJohannesburg Update: Discovering cities through the camera lensAs the Community Mapping curriculum continues, our Educators find new creative approaches to teach students in a fun and engaging way…Mar 26, 2017Mar 26, 2017