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- 1994-2002 (Production)
Niveau de description
collection
Étendue matérielle et support
5 boxes
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Nom du producteur
Histoire administrative
The Friends of Cuba Society, (FOCUS) was founded in 1990. It is the collective name for a number of associations in South Africa which exists to promote solidarity with Cuba. They are a non-profit voluntary organizations which aim to: promote international solidarity through dialogue, exchange and action between Southern Africa and Cuba as well as organize activities to deepen the level of friendship and understanding between the peoples of South Africa and Cuba. Their common objectives are the following: to promote the development of economic, social, religious, cultural and political links between Southern Africa and Cuba, to build partnerships with social movements in Cuba around issues of common concern, to provide essential information on relevant issues related to the Cuban Government and peoples' situation, struggles and aspirations, to build partnerships with social movements in Cuba around issues of common concern. Membership of these groups is open to all persons and organizations who subscribe to their aims and objectives.
Histoire archivistique
Source immédiate d'acquisition ou de transfert
The collection was deposited with the Historical Papers Research Archive by the chairman of the Gauteng Branch of FOCUS Noel Stott. In 1998, Noel was awarded the Cuban Friendship Medal by the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba and the than President of Cuba, Fidel Castro. According to the citation, the award was presented "in recognition of his constant actions of political and material support with the Cuban Revolution and of condemnation of the imperialist blockade on Cuba".
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Portée et contenu
The collection contains material relating to activities of associations in South Africa, which promoted solidarity with Cuba. Records include: minutes of the meetings, reports, financial statements, information and reports on conferences, work brigades to Cuba, newspaper clippings, speeches, publications and photographs.
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2019