The Institute for Social and Individual Development in Africa
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Founding and early history
The Institute for Social and Individual Development in Africa (ISIDA) was established in July 1988 and based at the East London division of Rhodes University, under the direction of Prof Ken Dovey. ISIDA closed in ?
Aims and function
ISIDA's mission was to create, and research, social structures and processes that would contribute to the development of the people of South Africa. It was engaged in the creation and management of non-formal educational processes for adults and youths, as well as several initiatives which impacted the formal institutions of compulsory education in a positive way. ISIDA was involved in the establishment of highly successful industry-based training and education programmes, including primary school programmes focusing on sports and the arts. Through research and the publication of research findings in academic journals, books, reports, and the popular media, ISIDA intended to impact a broad spectrum of thought and action throughout South Africa.
Current status
Impact on SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
ISIDA commissioned and produced Fame '92 in 1992. The production was presented at the Guild Theatre in May 1992 with a cast of 100.
ISIDA commissioned and produced Citi Boy in 1993. The production was presented at schools and community centres in East London, Mdanstane and Gompo Town and at The Arts Theatre in January and February 1993, and at the National Arts Festival in July 1993.
ISIDA commissioned and produced Fireside Tales in 1993. The production was presented at the Guild Theatre in October 1993 with a cast of 100 primary school children.
Sources
Rhodes University Annual Report 1991
Fame '92 programme, 1992.
Daily Dispatch, 20 January 1993
Fireside Tales programme, 1993.
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