Photos Document the Empowerment of Afghan Girls Through Skateboarding

[AllenVanAllen]

"When Australian Oliver Percovich first set his skateboard down on the streets of Kabul, he was almost instantly surrounded by a throng of curious children, all wanting to learn how how to speed, flip, and maneuver the board just as he did. Since that fateful day in 2007, Percovich has established Skateistan, a non-profit devoted to inspiring, educating, and empowering children through the sport of skateboarding."

http://www.featureshoot.com/2015/04/photos-document-the-empowerment-of-afghan-girls-through-skateboarding/


photo credit: Jessica Fulford-Dobson

"At Skateistan, they are taught dream, to become responsible citizens in their communities, to respect the environment, and perhaps more than anything, to stand up for what they believe in and not to doubt their abilities."

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[Suich]

1. I absolutely love that picture!

And what a terrific idea!

Thanks for posting!

[AllenVanAllen]

2. you're most welcome Suich!

this was my favorite



i only wish there had been more.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

3. K, R, Bookmarking. n/t

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. great idea

[AllenVanAllen]

5. agreed, Liberal_in_LA

it's sad the group has already suffered tragic loses but they're finding their voices still. still finding hope.

[AllenVanAllen]

6. more from Jessica Fulford-Dobson and 'Skateistan'

[Solly Mack]

7. Thanks!

Love the photo.

[AllenVanAllen]

9. you're welcome Solly Mack!

here's another shot


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[lovemydog]

8. Love these photos.

Thanks!

peace

[AllenVanAllen]

10. you're welcome lovemydog!

and there's this


photo credit:b.xx.fbcdn.net

[CrispyQ]

11. Kick, kick, kick!

Wonderful photos!

A great article, in spite of their terrible circumstances.

In Afghanistan, girls and women are forbidden to ride bicycles, and restrictive clothing often keeps them from enjoying other sports, ...

A good percentage of Skateistan students earn their livings by working on the streets, selling goods, or begging, and playing on the ramps is one of the few opportunities they have to let loose and be kids.