Tag: skateistan

  • Lomography and Skateistan: Analogue love for Afghanistan’s first skate school

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-06-22 #news
    Lomography and Skateistan: Analogue love for Afghanistan’s first skate school

    In order to introduce kids at Skateistan, Afghanistan’s first skate school, to the wonderful world of analogue photography, we’ve donated nearly 40 cameras, film and books to the project. We’re hoping the donation will make a real, positive and lasting difference to the lives of Skateistan’s students and, judging by the first analogue photos, the cameras have already been a success! Read on for more information on this unique partnership.

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  • Skateistan - Remembering Those Who Fell Victim to Tragic Events

    written by soundfoodaround on 2012-09-13 #news
    Skateistan - Remembering Those Who Fell Victim to Tragic Events

    Our friends at Skateistan - Afghanistan's first Skate School - succumbed to the tragic injustice that is a pre-meditated explosion, last Saturday. Of the 6 Afghani children lost in the incident, 4 were involved in Skateistan. Our hearts and support go out to the survivors and families of those who perished. Please take a moment to read about what you can do to support the brave people at Skateistan.

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