# Educational Skateboard Facilities Skateistan's Skateroom in Phnom Penh Empowers Children & Youth By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-facility References: [skateistan.org](https://skateistan.org/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jyl/?hl=en) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) by British-based artist Grayson Perry and a collaborative project with the [Andy Warhol Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard Youth Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skate-rising.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Skateable Pyramid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlab.md) - [Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-exhibition.md) - [Skate Culture Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bunt-jam.md)