Wokha Village Students’ Union held its first-ever Book Donation Drive on July 27.
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Morung Express News
Wokha | July 28
In an effort to promote education and create equitable access to learning materials, the Wokha Village Students’ Union (WVSU) held its first-ever Book Donation Drive on July 27 at the WVSU Library collecting 88 books. The initiative seeks to lay the foundation for a permanent learning space dedicated to the students and wider community of Wokha Village.
Driven by a collective vision to bridge educational gaps, the drive is part of WVSU’s broader mission to establish a space where knowledge, imagination, and opportunity are freely accessible to all—regardless of financial means.
“This is our first formal attempt to establish a permanent learning space like a library for our students and community,” said Thechano C Murry, Literary and Cultural Secretary of WVSU, in an exclusive interview with The Morung Express. “The primary inspiration came from our shared desire to uplift students by giving them access to resources beyond what schools can offer.”
While the Union has previously supported various educational efforts, this initiative marks its first Book Donation Drive with long-term impact. The book drive encourages donations of all kinds ranging from academic textbooks, competitive exam guides, and children’s literature to fiction, biographies, motivational books, and general knowledge titles.
“Our aim is to create a diverse collection that caters to students of all levels, as well as general readers who want to grow intellectually,” Murry added.
According to Rikhyo C Tungoe, Executive Member of WVSU, the drive is more than just a collection of books, it is about building a sustainable hub of knowledge. “We want to create a space where every student, no matter their background, can find resources that support their academic and personal growth. The books collected through this drive represent our community’s commitment to student welfare and educational empowerment.”
The response from the community, they said, has been nothing short of inspiring. Ovungrhoni Tungoe, a WVSU member involved in the initiative, shared that individuals, families, and even institutions came forward with overwhelming support. “It has been heartwarming to witness such unity and generosity. This drive has shown how deeply we care about the future of our youth.”
But the vision doesn’t stop with book collection. The Union plans to ensure that the WVSU Library evolves into a dynamic educational platform. Plans are already underway to launch a mobile library to reach neighbouring villages and to host regular reading sessions, storytelling events for children, and workshops focused on career guidance, digital literacy, and personal development.
Importantly, access to the library is open to all. “While students are at the heart of this initiative, the library is for everyone—from young children to elders with a hunger to learn,” the union expressed.
In order to ensure sustainability, WVSU is exploring community-based support systems, including annual contributions—whether in the form of books, financial aid, or volunteer time. The Union also hopes to collaborate with other student bodies, well-wishers, and institutions that share their educational vision. Transparency and community involvement, they believe, will be the key to the project’s long-term success.
“To everyone who has supported or is considering supporting this initiative, we express our heartfelt gratitude,” the Union expressed in a collective statement. “Your contribution is not just a donation; it’s an investment in the future of our students and our community. Together, we are planting the seeds of change.”
