Skateistan
The skateboarders fighting for a better future
From skate sessions for refugees to zines that champion every identity, skateboarding is emerging as a transformative tool – a home for all kinds of outsiders.
Written by: Robbie Warin
How Skateistan gave skateboarding a mission for change
Skateistan’s The World On Board campaign unites the global skate community to transform even more young people’s lives through skateboarding.
Written by: Oisín Tammas
Skateistan Skate Schools are creating spaces for female equality around the world
Give Her Five — Thanks to the non-profit Skateistan, young women can find an escape from the realities and stresses of growing up in extremely difficult situations.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
Snowboarders carve deep lines into Asia’s hidden cultures
Riding off the beaten track — In Loose Change, snowboarders Niels Schack and Sparrow Knox set out to ride through four countries off snowboarding’s radar: Turkey, India, Kazakhstan and Japan.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Video: Skate artist Mr Penfold on work, play, graffiti and skateboarding in Bristol
“I just didn’t stop” — Check out this video profile of Mr Penfold, one of the twenty artists and photographers involved in transatlantic skate art initiative the LB Project.
Written by: Alex King
Skate artist Jacob Ovgren talks about… cocks
We need to talk about sex — Hilariously explicit Polar Skateboards artist Jacob Ovgren invites the LB Project into his studio in Malmö.
Written by: Alex King
Skateistan and The Impossible Project release limited edition Polaroid film
Fund-raising with a twist — The two have collaborated on a project to merge photography, philanthropy and skating for vulnerable children across the world.
Written by: Alex Taylor
Skateboarding is empowering girls in Afghanistan
Exhibition: Skate Girls of Kabul — Saatchi Gallery photo-exhibition features striking images of Afghan girls learning how to skate as part of the Skateistan project.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
The LB Project
Uniting Skaters Through Art — Artist and skater Lucas Beaufort has started an art project to bring the European skate community together.
Written by: Alex King
Skateistan
Keep It Rolling — Help non-profit skate coaching organisation Skateistan continue to empower Afghan and Cambodian youth through skateboarding.
Written by: HUCK HQ