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Skateistan
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseEducationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationBerlin
About Skateistan
Skateistan is an award-winning, women-led international non-profit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through skateboarding and education. Its core mission is to foster social change by providing children, especially girls aged 5-17, access to skateboarding and educational programs in challenging contexts worldwide. The organization operates direct programs in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa, and supports a global network of over 1000 social skate NGOs through its Goodpush platform. Skateistan is a gGmbH headquartered in Berlin, Germany, primarily committed to Quality Education (SDG 4).
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Empowering Youth through Education and Skateboarding
Skateistan runs Back-to-School programs that teach national curricula and life skills, alongside non-formal education for children in challenging contexts.
Gender Equality
Advancing Equality for Girls and Young Women
The organization is dedicated to empowering girls aged 5-17 by providing access to skateboarding and educational programs, fostering equal opportunities.
Reduced Inequalities
Creating Equal Opportunities for Disadvantaged Children
Skateistan reaches at-risk youth and children with disabilities, providing access to sports and education that would otherwise be unavailable to them.
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Q1What is Skateistan's mission?+
Skateistan is an award-winning, women-led international non-profit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through skateboarding and education. Its core mission is to bring the world together with skateboarding, utilizing it as a tool for social change by providing children, especially girls aged 5-17, access to skateboarding and educational programs in challenging contexts worldwide.
Q2Where does Skateistan operate globally?+
Skateistan operates direct programs in Afghanistan (Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif, Bamyan), Cambodia (Phnom Penh), and South Africa (Johannesburg). Additionally, the organization partners with local initiatives in countries like Bolivia, Iraq, Kenya, and Mozambique to expand its global reach.
Q3What are Skateistan's main initiatives?+
The organization operates through two main initiatives: its international Partnerships model, which provides funding, resources, and knowledge to support locally-led programs, and Goodpush, a knowledge-sharing platform for a network of over 1000 social skate NGOs globally.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Skateistan address?+
Skateistan primarily addresses UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). Secondarily, the organization contributes to Goals 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by creating opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
Q5Where can interested individuals find job openings at Skateistan?+
Job listings at Skateistan are available on the organization's website. Interested individuals can view current vacancies at https://www.skateistan.org/blog/we-are-hiring-programs-manager-skateistan-south-africa.
Q6What is Skateistan's legal form and where is its headquarters?+
Skateistan is a gGmbH (non-profit limited liability company). The organization's headquarters are located in Berlin, Germany.
Q7What are some notable achievements or partnerships of Skateistan?+
Skateistan is an award-winning, women-led organization with high international recognition. It also maintains a high-profile partnership with the streetwear brand Obey Clothing and supports a network of over 1000 social skate NGOs through its Goodpush platform.
