Established in 1992, Saide, the South African Institute for Distance Education, is a registered public benefit organization based in Johannesburg but conducting projects throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Saide contributes to the development of new models of open and distance education practice, using appropriate technologies, that accord with and take forward the values, principles, and goals of the evolving education systems. 

Since inception, Saide has developed and sustained an excellent reputation for the quality and effectiveness of its work, and for its ability to manage a wide range of projects. Saide is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Our Mission
Saide is committed to the process of transformation of education and training so to increase equitable and meaningful access to knowledge, skills and learning through the adoption of open learning principles, distance education methods and educational technology.

Our Vision
A society in which all people value, have access to, and succeed in lifelong education that meets national and regional priorities in the context of the global knowledge economy.

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