Free to Move

Skateboarding transcends borders as a global culture that connects diverse communities through shared passion and creativity, embodying a common heritage of freedom and expression. This workshop invites participants to explore skateboarding not just as a sport, but as a dynamic cultural movement that encourages self-expression, creativity, and collaboration. Through hands-on sessions, attendees will learn basic skateboarding skills, practice tricks, and discover how the skateboarding community fosters connection across different backgrounds.

The workshop also highlights the important roles and rights of women in skateboarding—both historically and today—particularly in the Mediterranean, promoting visibility and empowerment in a space traditionally dominated by men. Participants will gain insight into how skateboarding can challenge social norms, celebrate diversity, and create inclusive spaces where everyone can move freely, express themselves, and be part of a vibrant global community. 

Free Movement Skateboarding

Free Movement Skateboarding is a grassroots, non-profit organization based in Athens, Greece, founded in 2017, that fosters community, inclusion, and empowerment through skateboarding. Operating a mobile skatepark and hosting regular sessions in public spaces, it primarily supports youth from marginalized backgrounds, including refugees, migrants, Roma communities, and children with disabilities.

The organization’s mission is to transcend social barriers, combat discrimination, and build solidarity among young people of diverse backgrounds, providing a safe and inclusive environment where participants can develop confidence, forge friendships, and cultivate a sense of belonging, while promoting well-being, social cohesion, and the strength of diversity both on and off the board. 

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