SkateistanOllie

Hi there, Chris has been a trooper through what is a relatively unstable period in Afghanistan due to the elections. I don't think there is anything to be terrified about and we are doing all we can to keep safe at all times. The biggest safety concerns are terrorist attacks that usually target the Afghan government or the international military forces. YOu really have to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Statistically it is quite safe for NGO workers with the biggest killer in Afghanistan being faulty heaters putting out CO2 in wintertime. brohug delivered

Overall we don't take that many volunteers into our programs because we want to create as many opportunities for our local staff as possible. We used to take a lot more, however now it would be less than 3 per year and we receive hundreds of applications. We are looking for an exact fit for the position with a lot of previous experience and we would like that it has the chance to become a long term employee for Skateistan.

Most kids find out from other students that are already involved. I have been recognized by street working kids numerous times in various locations in Kabul so there are loads of kids that know about what we do. There are about 70,000 street working kids in Kabul so there is no shortage of potential new students

Please see response to junbones. Thanks for your support and interest!

I once bought brand new rear view mirrors and clutch and brake levers and cables for my motorbike in Kabul for under 10 bucks. I was pretty stoked