“I call not for soldiers, but for an army of artists, teachers and caregivers to flood the country.” —General Roméo Dallaire
ISÔKO is a new international company founded July 4th, 2008 based in Kigali, which uses contemporary theatre to contribute to civil society, social development, and creative economy in Rwanda. ISÔKO is founded in the spirit of inter-cultural exchange, to celebrate Rwandan artists, and to further the work of global peace building while promoting equality for women and girls.
Our video: 2008 production + tour in Rwanda. 2007: staged reading at Gisozi Memorial, Kigali.
We are partnered with Theatre Asylum, Canada and are attaining status as a local NGO in Rwanda.
We are members of Theatres Against War, Dramatool, and Theatre Without Borders.