Vunilagi Community Strategic Plan (2025–2028)

At the heart of Vunilagi Bookclub's work is a commitment to joyful, safe, and culturally rooted learning experiences for children. Grounded in strong community partnerships and powered by volunteers, our approach is built on five key pillars that guide how we serve communities and support children’s growth through reading and connection.

1. Community Ownership

We believe true ownership rests within the community itself. We are nothing without the dedicated body of volunteers who run, build, and nurture safe, healthy spaces for children to read and grow. Together with village, church, and community leaders, we co-design reading programs that reflect local values and needs. By engaging parents, elders, and local councils, we celebrate and strengthen community leadership at every session, ensuring that children always have a welcoming place to belong and learn.

2. Volunteer Empowerment

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of Vunilagi Bookclub. We want them to feel a true sense of ownership in shaping the reading programs with the children. With training, tools, and encouragement, volunteers not only build confidence and skills but also create an environment where learning is shared equally, guided by the styles, interests, and voices of both the children and the wider community. Together, they nurture a culture of storytelling and discovery that belongs to everyone.

3. Child-Centered Learning

Every child learns in their own way and at their own pace. Our sessions are designed to meet children where they are in their reading journey, nurturing their curiosity, building on their strengths, and encouraging growth step by step. By engaging directly with volunteers, children are invited to share what they would like to learn and how they enjoy learning. This creates a dynamic, child-led environment where storybooks, songs, and games become tools for exploration, and where every child feels heard, supported, and inspired to grow in confidence and joy.

4. Community Spaces

We work closely with churches, village and community committees to secure trusted community halls for our reading sessions. These spaces are more than venues, they are hubs of learning, joy, and connection for children and families.

5. Financial Sustainability

We are committed to transparency and long-term sustainability. Through local and international partnerships, small grants, and community fundraising, we aim to support each community with the books, snacks, reading programs and materials they need to thrive.