Janwaar Castle

The Rural Change Makers

Janwaar, is a remote village, situated in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district and the 'castle' that it boasts of, is the local playground where children learn how to skateboard.

A sport, which has long been identified with urban neighborhoods across the world, is being used in as a trigger for social change.

Largest skateboard park in all of rural India

Teaching children about gender equality

Improved school attendance by introduction of the skate park

Learning labs and workshops in dance, art and agriculture

Participate in skateboarding events internationally

Sponsorship for students to attend courses abroad

Our Visit

Skateboarding is changing the lives of many children in a rural village in Madhya Pradesh, India, Skate park has given the whole village especially the kids and the young people a new lease of life and proven a force for positive change.

Read about our Visit