Help us help our kids ☀️

At JHB Skate Club, we work with over 50 incredible kids from Soweto and Alexandra, 2 of the most undeserved townships in Johannesburg. For them, skateboarding isn’t just a sport, it’s an escape, a community, a way to stay off the streets and dream of something bigger.

But the truth is, most of them can’t even make it to local or national skate competitions. Just getting across the city is a huge challenge. Taxis are dangerous and unreliable, and safe transport can cost us R800–R1000 (about €40–€50) for a group of 12-16 of our kids and that is without considering food for the day.

We cook for the kids whenever we can, and the local community supports us when they are able. But we are stretched thin.

We are building something real, a space where these kids can skate, learn, and grow. But we can’t do it alone. If you believe in what we’re doing we invite you to donate, even a little goes a long way.

The funds we are raising will go toward purchasing a reliable van that can safely transport our kids to skateparks, competitions, and events they have never had th...