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Shredding in Kabul

Afghan kids skateboard near their homes alongside British members of the NATO-led force in Kabul, Afghanistan. After decades of war, many Afghan children are in dire need of recreational outlets. Australian skateboarder Oliver Percovich plans to open the country's first skateboarding school — Skateistan — this spring. The project is growing in popularity and now has the support of Afghan authorities, as well as the German Foreign Ministry, which has donated $70,000.

Afghan kids skateboard near their homes alongside British members of the NATO-led force in Kabul, Afghanistan. After decades of war, many Afghan children are in dire need of recreational outlets. Australian skateboarder Oliver Percovich plans to open the country’s first skateboarding school — Skateistan — this spring. The project is growing in popularity and now has the support of Afghan authorities, as well as the German Foreign Ministry, which has donated $70,000.  (Paula Bronstein / Getty Images)

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Afghan kids learn to skateboard from an Australian who is attempting to open the country’s first skateboarding school this spring.

Jump

Mirwais, 16, shows off his talents at an old concrete fountain in Kabul.  (Paula Bronstein / Getty Images)

Skateboard

Maro, 8, joins in the fun.  (Paula Bronstein / Getty Images)

Fountain

With parks in short supply in Kabul, kids find skateboard venues where they can.  (Paula Bronstein / Getty Images)

Trio

Afghan kids skateboard near their homes.  (Paula Bronstein / Getty Images)

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