 question 2 question 2 skateistan tue 5072019 1348 what are the benefits of children being part of skateistan s programs at skateistan children find a fun safe community where they can play and learn free from discrimination and violence within a diverse peer group they come to understand themselves as equal with others while learning new skills and building friendships as members of a thriving learning community our students develop key life skills and increase their confidence children set goals stay in school and become involved in civic engagement activities many become role models for their peers in the skatepark and classes at 18 our students graduate from skateistan and from high school with an expanded notion of community and the tools to seek out further education and employment some become skateistan volunteers and staff and all join a global community of active engaged citizens promoting such values as equality education and inclusion  