Our Projects
Soma Safari is a global literacy initiative that builds community-driven "Book Ecosystems" to boost reading access in underserved areas, having distributed over 107,000 books worldwide. Led by Dr. Anthony Chow and backed by literacy research, it's now expanding into new regions like Nigeria and Ghana through partnerships with universities and nonprofits.
Nookly is a community-centered platform that connects people, organizations, and resources to strengthen literacy and create meaningful opportunities for communities around the world. By bringing together local knowledge, global partnerships, funding, and measurable impact, Nookly helps communities build stronger foundations for lifelong learning.
Librarians for Ukrainian Peace & Independence
Librarians for Ukrainian Peace & Independence (LUPAI) is a global initiative focused on the destruction of libraries and cultural heritage in Ukraine. Through book drives, exhibitions, and public programs, LUPAI raises awareness, supports library restoration, and documents the impact of war. The resilience of the Ukrainian people inspires our efforts.
A Way Out of No Way
Marin City Workers is one of our first projects working with youth and professionals to research working in the Marin Shipyards as an African- American and translating these rich oral histories into an immersive media world of music, 3D worlds and characters to tell the story.
FastForward
FastForward is a publication written by kids, for kids. Our youth reporters are budding journalists and dedicated students who are fascinated by the world around them. FastForward provides a platform for students to conduct interviews and write about technology, entertainment, sports and business leaders.
XMarin
In partnership with the Marin County Office of Education we are developing curriculum for 21st century technical skills through project based learning in the XRMARIN Learning Center. We offer opportunities in Immersive Design and Virtual Reality Industry Sectors.
XRLibraries
XRLibraries provides end-to-end solutions for deploying and integrating Virtual, Augmented and Mixed (XR) technologies and programs in libraries and schools. Our goal is to enable equitable access to immersive technologies for all communities.
XRVoices
The XR VOICES project leverages the transformative potential of Web 3.0 technologies to build immersive, interactive communities dedicated to preserving intangible heritage and shared narratives. Through groundbreaking initiatives like Seeking Immortality, Children Draw War, Not Flowers, and Freedom to Read, we demonstrate how virtual reality storytelling and collaborative innovation can safeguard endangered traditions, amplify marginalized voices across generations and borders, and deepen social and cultural understanding.
We Need Your Support
To advance this proven model, we need support to fund the team that makes this work possible.​
Your support helps us continue this vital work for the children who need it most. All donor-designated gifts are used solely to advance global book ecosystem work.
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For more information, contact Program Director, Dr. Anthony Chow at a.chow@sjsu.edu.