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Skateistan Cambodia addresses gender empowerment through skateboarding for the first time by introducing the sport to young women at a safe shelter in Phnom Penh.

The young women at the Cambodian Women's Development Agency (CWDA) safe shelter in Phnom Penh were introduced to skateboarding for the first time. Initially, the young women watched Rachel and Dani (programme coordinators) demonstrate how to skate, before having a go themselves.

Gender empowerment through skateboarding
The skateboarding session, which was designed to build confidence, was held in the indoor conference room at the safe shelter, Phnom Penh.

During the skate session, the young ladies watched "Faranas: Through My Eyes" a video clip from Skateistan, Kabul while Chanthou, our Social Worker, translated the English subtitles into Khmer.

Cambodian Women's Development Agency
The CWDA provides refuge and support for at-risk young women and girls. The girls are provided with safe accommodation, food, clothes and resources, counseling, rehabilitation with a view to reintegration, legal advocacy, formal education, vocational training and of course a safe and happy place to live.

Skateistan is working with the CWDA to hold a workshop with the young women in the near future.

Skateistan 
‘Skateistan’ is an independent, neutral Afghan NGO that works with youth from a range of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds to build trust and provide empowerment through a unique combination of skateboarding and educational activities. It is currently expanding internationally to Cambodia

Find out more about Skateistan

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