Vikram Varma is an Indian advocate based in Goa who is originally from New Delhi. He achieved prominence in representing highly publicized cases by the news media, mostly involving foreigners, such as the Scarlett Keeling case. The Keeling case started when some local authorities tried to cover up the death of a 15-year-old British girl as a drowning accident.
The Russian Consulate appointed Varma as their advocate in Goa.
On 4 December 2011, the Russian Government used one of Varma's premises as a polling booth for its national elections. As this was the first time that voting facilities were provided to Russians in India outside of its embassy, it was widely reported by the Indian media such as Times of India and DNA.
The Ridge School is a private, preparatory school for boys situated in Westcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Situated in Johannesburg and established in 1919, The Ridge is a South African boys' preparatory school. The school grounds, some 19 acres, are located on Westcliff ridge, with views over Parktown and the surrounding suburbs.
The Ridge School hosts three separate classes per grade level, ranging from Grade 0 through to Grade 7.
Instituto Sacatar is a Brazilian non-profit arts foundation based in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, which sponsors artistic fellowships/residencies for creative individuals of all disciplines, ages and nationalities.
Founded in 2001, Sacatar supports artists from Brazil and abroad through fully funded, time-based residencies focused on artistic research, creation, and cultural exchange.
Sacatar hosts artists working across disciplines, including visual arts, performance, dance, music, literature, film, and interdisciplinary practices. The program emphasizes dialogue with local cultural contexts, particularly Afro-Brazilian histories and contemporary artistic practices in Bahia.
Residency Program
Sacatar’s core program consists of residencies lasting approximately eight weeks. Selected artists receive accommodation, meals, studio space, and logistical support. Residencies are awarded through regular open calls as well as through partnerships with other cultural institutions and funding bodies.
Artists are encouraged—but not required—to engage with local communities, cultural institutions, and fellow artists in Salvador and the wider Recôncavo Baiano region. Public programs such as open studios, talks, and performances are periodically organized.
Location
The residency is located on Itaparica Island, across the Bay of All Saints from Salvador, Bahia’s capital. The site includes individual bedroom suites, studios, communal spaces, and outdoor areas integrated into the island’s coastal and tropical environment.
Partnerships and Programs
Instituto Sacatar maintains partnerships with Brazilian and international organizations, including cultural institutes, universities, foundations, and government agencies.
Governance and Funding
Instituto Sacatar operates as a Brazilian non-profit organization. Its activities are supported through a combination of private philanthropy (its main supporter is the US-based Sacatar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit), institutional partnerships, and public and private grants.
Legacy and Impact
Sacatar is widely regarded as one of the longest-running and most prominent international artist residencies in Latin America. Alumni include artists who have gone on to exhibit and perform at major international institutions, biennials, and festivals.
Escola Internacional do Amazonas (Amazonas English Academy or International School of Amazonas) is an international school located in the Brazilian city of Manaus, which operates in the English language for students from two years six months up to 18 years.