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Help Build a Skatepark in Uganda
Jason, Isaac, and Ephraim are three skateboarders on a mission to bring hope, community, and creativity to Uganda through skateboarding.
Jason has spent the past few years turning his passion for skateboarding into a force for good. He’s skated across America from Venice Beach to Times Square in 76 days, and across Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa in 50 days. Along those journeys, he raised over $30,000, using the funds to donate more than 500 complete skateboards to kids around the world who didn’t have access to gear.
Now, he’s teaming up with Isaac and Ephraim, Co-founders and Creative Directors of the Kampala Skateboard Initiative (KSI) — skaters, filmers, and community leaders who’ve dedicated their lives to growing skateboarding culture in Uganda. Together, they’re taking on a new challenge: to build a permanent skatepark in Uganda.
The skate scene in Uganda is growing rapidly, but there’s still no safe, reliable place to skate. Kids practice on cracked concrete and rough streets, often with worn-down boards and no proper equipment. This project aims to change that by creating a skatepark built for the community and by the community — a space for mentorship, creativity, and connection.
In February 2026, the trio will skate across Africa, from Uganda to South Africa, to raise funds and awareness for the project. pushing roughly 3,700+ Mile! Every mile they push brings them closer to building something that will outlast them — a place where the next generation can dream big, fall hard, and keep getting back up.
Every donation goes directly toward construction materials, local labor, and skate gear for the community.
Jason, Isaac, and Ephraim share one vision: to use skateboarding not just as a sport, but as a tool to change lives.
Donate. Share. Be part of the movement. Let’s build a skatepark in Uganda together.
- About Kampala Skateboard Initiative (KSI)
- Founded in 2022, the Kampala Skateboard Initiative (KSI) is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering young people in Uganda through skateboarding, creativity, and community engagement.
- Over the years, KSI has:
- Transformed Lives – Providing hundreds of children with a safe space to learn, grow, and express themselves.
- Built a Culture – Introducing skateboarding to areas where it had never existed, making it a tool for hope and inspiration.
- Created Opportunities – Connecting youth to local and international networks, opening doors to cultural exchange, mentorship, and even professional sports.
- Promoted Inclusivity – Welcoming both boys and girls, regardless of background or skill level.
- Ephraim's story:
- I've been skating for seven years now. My love for the sport sparked back in 2018 when I met Isaac, a classmate who had a toy skateboard gifted by his father. At the time, I didn't know him well, but we connected over schoolwork and soon started talking about skating.
- Isaac showed me his board, and together we found a safe spot away from traffic where we could practice. Our journey led us to Makerere University, one of Uganda's most respected institutions of higher learning. We entered through the main gate on Makerere Hill Road, and that’s where I first stepped on a skateboard.Of course, I didn’t push it the first time—I just sat on the board and rolled down the hill. It felt cool until I tried standing up and couldn’t balance! But from that moment, my love for owning a skateboard grew every single day. Finally, on one youth day out, a stranger told us about a friend who imported skateboards. That was my first real chance to own one.
- Isaac's Story:
- My name is Isaac, and I’ve been skateboarding for about five years. What started as curiosity has become my lifestyle and passion. Skateboarding taught me resilience, falling, getting back up, and never giving up and it also gave me a community that feels like family.
- For me, skating is more than just tricks; it’s about expression, leadership, and creating opportunities for others. My dream is to see skateboarding in Uganda and Africa grow with safe spaces, mentorship, and international connections so the next generation can thrive.
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