The benefits of skateboarding has been well documented since skateboarding began in the 1940s. However, skateparks are not as prevalent in many other countries around the world including in Bosnia and Herzegovina. That’s why Maglaj decided it was the perfect solution to a local need. Beginning in late 2021, they began to put their dream into action and by the beginning of 2022 they already had local support.

With 45% of the population living in rural areas, the poverty gap between rural and urban living is large. The agricultural industry only accounts for 5% of the country’s economy. Farming in Kazakhstan has several hinderances such as 90% of their farm equipment is over 10 years old and needs to be replaced. Growing fruit trees is one option to utilize land without the need for large farming equipment.