Skateboarding
for social transformation
— empowering youth, transforming communities.
What we do:
AYNI is a community-driven initiative in Bolivia, using skateboarding to build confidence, community, and opportunity for young people in La Paz and El Alto, Bolivia.
The places young people grow up in shape what they believe is possible.
At AYNI, skateboarding is the starting point — not the goal.
A place where trying matters more than getting it right. Where falling is part of learning. Where fear isn't gone — it's faced.
"I can't" becomes "I'll try." And "I'll try" becomes "I can."
What happens here doesn't stay on the board. It carries into school, work, life.
Why it matters:
How it works:
Skate & Learn. Free weekly sessions that blend skateboarding with conversations on respect, resilience, and community.
Space Transformation. Turning forgotten public spaces into active community hubs.
Girls' Leadership. An 11-session empowerment program for young women, in partnership with Global Girl Project.
Our impact:
4,800+
session attendances in 2025
54%
girls' participation
9
cohorts: young women’s leadership program
90
young women graduated from the GGP program
6+
Public spaces transformed into safe community hubs
5+
years of continuous work
Follow our journey:
We share our work, stories, and moments from the community through our social channels.
Follow along and be part of the journey.
Get in contact with us!
We’re always open to connecting with organizations, partners, and individuals who believe in the power of sport to create change.
Let’s explore how we can work together.
You can send us a message using the form or reach out directly at contact@ayniskateproject.org