Activities

School and Community Outreaches:
Mobile visits to schools and rural communities to distribute books, conduct reading sessions, and engage learners in storytelling activities.
Creative Writing Masterclasses:
Workshops aimed at nurturing the next generation of African storytellers by equipping them with writing, editing, and publishing skills.

Creation of Knowledge Centres:
Establishing mini-libraries or reading corners in schools, churches, and community centres to serve as sustainable literacy hubs.
Translation and Localization Projects:
Translating selected titles into indigenous languages to bridge linguistic barriers and celebrate African identity.
Book Donation Drives:
Mobilizing book donations from individuals, publishers, and institutions for distribution to underserved communities.
Collaborations and Partnerships:
Working with government bodies, development partners, and private entities to co-create impactful literacy programs.

Accessibility: Bringing books closer to readers through mobile library units and digital access points.
Inclusivity: Ensuring that language, geography, or economic background does not hinder access to knowledge.
Creativity: Promoting writing and storytelling as tools for self-expression, healing, and social transformation.
Partnership: Leveraging networks to amplify impact and sustainability.
Sustainability: Empowering communities to maintain reading culture beyond Soma’s direct involvement

Reach 500 schools and 200 communities across East Africa.
Distribute over 100,000 books to children and learners in underprivileged areas.
Train 5,000 students and teachers through creative writing and reading engagement programs.
Facilitate the translation of 50 books into key local languages (Luganda, Runyankore, Swahili, Luo, etc.).
Establish 100 knowledge centres across the region.