POLOKWANE – The African Child Foundation is taking a creative approach to ignite the passion for literature in the youth.

The foundation’s founder, Keneiloe Mabotja helps disadvantaged schools in rural areas who do not have enough textbooks or study material for first and home language Grade 12 learners.

The main purpose of the foundation is to help learners have a better understanding of the book that they are reading which is “My Children My Africa”. For those that are struggling to read or finish the book due to the shortage of textbooks can also learn more about the story and how it ends through live performances.

Mobotja explained that the foundation was formed during her final year at varsity when she realised how her little sister was struggling with books.

“I’m from Moletji and a lot of schools are studying this book and I want to make a difference so that no learner feels left out and has a better understanding of what they’re reading,” she said.

Keneiloe highlighted that the foundation helps in job creation through a graduate recruitment drive and they hope to inspires many learners in schools who end up furthering their studies in the field of acting.

“My advice to people who want to start their own foundation is to have patience, don’t do it for money but rather give back to the community,” she said.

According to Keneiloe, they have been to Moletji, Turfloop, the North West, Mpumalang and are now in Seshego. The foundation will also visit the University of Limpopo, Lebowakgomo and Lephalale.