In the Kite Runner, flying a kite was a sport that made children of Afghanistan happy before it was war torn country.  Today, one Australian man with charitable donations from various embassies are bringing back life to the children of Afghan through a different sport, skateboarding.

Source: New York Times

NIECEE’s TAKE AWAYS:

• Cultural Traditions Halt Social Evolution.  While here in the US it may seem normal for a girl to skateboard even until she’s an adult it’s not the same in Afghanistan.  The two girls featured in this video will have to give up their new found freedom and love once they hit puberty.  Skateistan will only be a spectator sport to them.