# Social Skateboarding Schools The Diesel Skateistan Project Teaches an Important Lesson By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-skateistan References: [zeutch](http://www.zeutch.com/cool/skateistan-to-live-and-skate-kabul-17065) & [diesel](http://www.diesel.com/lifestyle/newvoices/post/skateistan-to-live-and-skate-kabul-skateistan-to-live-and-) The Diesel Skateistan project consists of a beautiful short film, a series of fierce photographs and the opening of a [skateboarding school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects) in Afghanistan. The Diesel Skateistan project aims to help children be children in circumstances that work against their natural development. Diesel Skateistan is run by an array of international volunteers and is open to [girls and boys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otb-foundation) between the ages of 5-17. The Diesel Skateistan project is not only a great concept, but also an amazing way to [let kids be kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-links-foundation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skateboarding Education:** The trend of incorporating skateboarding into education programs for children. - **International Volunteerism:** The trend of utilizing volunteers from around the world to support education and cultural exchange. - **Sports-based Social Impact:** The trend of using sports to make a positive social impact on underserved communities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Education organizations can incorporate skateboarding as a way to engage students and promote physical activity. - **Nonprofit:** Nonprofit organizations can create programs that utilize international volunteers to support education in underserved communities. - **Sports:** Sports organizations can create initiatives that use skateboarding to promote physical activity and positive social impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard Youth Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skate-rising.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-electric-skateboard.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Social Good Ski Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordica-unleashed-outreach.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md)