Skateboarding isn’t the answer to everything. It doesn’t stop wars, fix societies, fight climate change, at least not directly. But what it can do—what we at Skateistan have seen it do again and again—is carve out small but powerful spaces of peace, connection and community all over the world. Now imagine what we could do if we connected all those spaces together? 

Whenever International Day of Sport for Development and Peace rolls around, it reminds us how sports can break down barriers, bridge divides, and bring people together. It also asks the question: How you gonna’ be a part of that, then, Skateistan? Surprise, surprise—our answer is with skateboarding…yo. 

We’ve been in this sports-for-development game for a while. And one thing is clear: across the world, women-led organizations are shaking things up

Our movement is growing, and we are stoked to announce 9 new Partners for 2025!

Tariq, now 10 years old, was born in Syria and spent his early childhood on his grandfather’s land. Today, he guides younger children from the Just.Childhood center to the skatepark, as a local leader.

Here’s a run-down of the past twelve months, as seen through the eyes of our participants and partners!