by Assitej | Mar 20, 2025 | Advocacy, ASSITEJ SA, Programmes, Status of children, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world
TAKING A CHILD TO BEAR WITNESS IN THEATRE I am that theatre practitioner who will honour diverse efforts meant to expose children and young people to the theatre. I know the importance and impact that storytelling had on my childhood and I wish that positive...
by Assitej | Mar 11, 2025 | Advocacy, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, Status of children, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa
The Future Begins Now: Protecting Children’s Rights Through the Arts By Obett Motaung This month, as we mark Human Rights Month, we find ourselves in a familiar ritual—reflecting on what human rights mean, engaging in passionate debates, and occasionally side-eyeing...
by Assitej | Feb 21, 2025 | ASSITEJ SA, Status of children
Love is a doing word. Grammatically a verb. This month, stories of love might flood us. Sometimes real, sometimes imagined. Nevertheless heart-warming and sometimes heart-breaking. Regarding love, it’s the matters of betrayal of trust toward the vulnerable groups in...
by Assitej | Jan 3, 2025 | Advocacy, ASSITEJ SA, News, Research, Status of children, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world
ASSITEJ international turns 60 this year. A lot has evolved over the years, since its birth in France, now with many centres globally, one of them being ASSITEJ South Africa. I wonder what this milestone may mean for us? Recently I heard a story of someone who used to...
by Assitej | Dec 12, 2024 | ASSITEJ SA, TYA in South Africa
It has been a very busy and inspirational year, and we are grateful for all the ways you have contributed towards making it a success, and ensuring that children and young people across our country have access to quality arts experiences. Thank you to all those who...
by Assitej | Dec 7, 2024 | Artist Development, Artist Opportunity, ASSITEJ SA, TYA in South Africa
TAB NPC performing “What is That?” at Nal’ibali Stakeholder Engagement Nal’ibali starts with a story and ASSITEJ SA brings stories to life! ANNOUNCING THE WORLD READ ALOUD DAY PARTNERSHIP When partnerships flourish, organisations...
