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.
Educational Skateboard Facilities
Skateistan's Skateroom in Phnom Penh Empowers Children & Youth
Trend Themes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Artistic Philanthropy - Art-based philanthropy projects and limited edition collections offer new opportunities for funding non-profit educational facilities like Skateistan's Skateroom project.
Industry Implications
1. Non-profit - Non-profit organizations can leverage the educational skateboarding trend to create innovative programs that benefit children and youth in underserved communities.
2. Sports - Sports companies caninvest in philanthropic activities that improve accessibility and increase participation in underrepresented sports like skateboarding.
3. Art - Art institutions and artists can collaborate with non-profit organizations to fund educational facilities and empower young people through art and sports.