Expand Sierra Leone's 1st Skatepark (Phase II)

We have completed Phase I of the skatepark, a mini-ramp! Now we are hoping to expand!

Phase II = Flatground!

Flatground is more expensive due to the need for a lot more concrete, anything you are able to support us with will go a long way to expanding Sierra Leone's first skatepark at the end of this year!

(Background)

In Sierra Leone, West Africa, the opportunities for sports and recreational activities are very limited, especially outside of the capital Freetown. Our aim is to develop a skatepark and community centre in Makomp Village on land donated by the local community, to support the growing youth population in the Port Loko District of Sierra Leone.

This will be the first of its kind in Sierra Leone and will provide a safe space for the youth, men and women alike to engage in activities previously inaccessible to them, promoting sport and health seeking behaviour. With the skatepark at its centre, the community facilities will also include a social space for relaxation, stage space for music events and a solar lit study area for children to utilise after school when there is no light at home. Additionally a diverse range of tree and plant species will be planted at the bottom of the land to encourage biodiversity.

This project will be completed by Boarders Not Borders charitable skate organisation, in collaboration with The Cotton Tree Foundation, a local Sierra Leonean non-governmental organisation who will be managing other sports facilities such as football pitch, tennis court and basketball court as well as help oversee the project and act as a point of contact, ensuring continuity and sustainability.

We are seeking £5000 in funding to continue this project, expand the skatepark, as well as delivering equipment to the team in Makomp and Freetown in 2024