Loxion Mobile Library

LOXION MOBILE LIBRARY

Litha Sam-Sam and Okuhle Fentele are true shining lights in their community of Vrygrond where poverty and crime are huge determining factors in the future possibilities of youth. Litha, Okuhle and their team at Loxion Mobile Library have created a safe haven for children to come to where they feel cared for. In this space, they are introduced to books, stories, reading and writing as extra mural activities that keep them off the streets and increase their literacy levels as well as inspiring and motivating their own sense of selves and ability to create new narratives. This project was started at the beginning of the pandemic when schools were closed. It was received so well by children, parents and teachers alike, that with the support of the community, it continues to grow with the vision of creating a better way of life for these children to develop into future leaders of their own destinies.

“I’m inspired by my community. The challenges that we are facing. I grew up reading and spending more time in the library after school. I have witnessed the power of a book. And it’s my responsibility to share and influence many young people in my community.” - Litha Sam-Sam

“I’m doing what I am doing because I wanna play a part in the development of literacy in our communities. I wanna be involved as a young person and be the change I want to see. My inspiration is to become a responsible citizen to the nation. Also, the future is female so it is about time females take over and end gender inequalities in our nation. You are what you think you are.” - Okuhle Fentele