Award-winning non-profit organization Skateistan opens a second skateboard facility in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with a mission to make the sport accessible to children and provide an active educational platform. The school consists of a skate park, classroom, library, as well as a large green space for other activities. So far, Skateistan has reported that 240 youth are participating in the program, 53% of which are girls.
With this skateboard facility, the not-for-profit organization is truly bringing changes and making art, as well as the sport more accessible in and outside Cambodia. The Skateroom project is entirely funded by a limited edition collection by British-based artist Grayson Perry and a collaborative project with the Andy Warhol Foundation.
The educational skateboard facility is a true testament of what an organization and the public can do to support each other through art.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Educational Skateboarding
- Non-profit organizations can capitalize on the growing trend of educational skateboarding by combining sports with educational platforms to empower children and provide an alternative learning experience.
- Gender Equality in Skateboarding
- With over 50% of girls participating, there is an opportunity for companies and organizations to promote gender equality in sports through initiatives like Skateistan's Skateroom.
- Artistic Philanthropy
- Art-based philanthropy projects and limited edition collections offer new opportunities for funding non-profit educational facilities like Skateistan's Skateroom project.
Where This Applies
- Non-profit
- Non-profit organizations can leverage the educational skateboarding trend to create innovative programs that benefit children and youth in underserved communities.
- Sports
- Sports companies caninvest in philanthropic activities that improve accessibility and increase participation in underrepresented sports like skateboarding.
- Art
- Art institutions and artists can collaborate with non-profit organizations to fund educational facilities and empower young people through art and sports.
