Beyond the Board: Education for Change

Ethiopia Skate is a grassroots community of local skateboarders dedicated to empowering youth and expanding access to skateboarding across Ethiopia.

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This is a collaboration between Ethiopia Skate and The Hunt Foundation. This innovative program seeks to blend the excitement of skateboarding with the academic support and mentorship provided by professional and student volunteers. By offering tutoring and skateboarding lessons to children in Addis Ababa, Beyond the Board aims to foster a holistic environment where learning and physical activity go hand in hand.

Building Futures: Education and Empowerment

Beyond the Board will be conducted in partnership with underfunded public schools in Addis Ababa. By collaborating with local educational institutions and involving regular teachers, the program aims to identify and support students who are struggling academically. These students will be paired with tutors who will provide both academic assistance and skateboarding lessons, ensuring a well-rounded approach to their development.

In addition, this program supports families to become economically self-sufficient through initiatives that provide parents of most vulnerable children opportunities to gain income generating skills. Empowering the family unit to be financially stable will elevate the burden often placed on young children to generate income by doing odd-jobs that obstruct their studies. This program will cover all expenses related to a parents’ training and provide basic necessities such as food and hygiene products for up to six months during caregivers’ training.

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Program Goals:

Academic Support: Provide students with personalized tutoring and mentorship to enhance their academic performance.
Physical Activity: Promote a healthy, active lifestyle through regular skateboarding lessons.
Creative Development: Encourage artistic and creative expression through various workshops and activities.
Holistic Development: Cultivate a balanced approach to personal growth, integrating physical, mental, and social development.
Family Economic Support: Provide student caregivers the opportunity to learn skills for employment and support in their job placement.

Beyond the Board: Education for Change

Building Futures: Education and Empowerment

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