Over 150 volunteers in 17 countries work as Literacy Mentors, raise funds or support the management and promotion of the Foundation's activities, programs and community engagement. No wages or expenses are paid to anyone. 100% of the donations received are spent on literacy programs and activities.
Community Events: Literacy and Austen events to connect our community, including Jane Austen Regency Week annually in Chawton
Literacy Mentors: Our team of over 50 Literacy Mentors, many of which are teachers and writers, read children's short stories and provide feedback, support and encouragement.
Writing Competition: Winning short stories are recorded as an audiobook by multi-award winning narrator, Alison Larkin, and published worldwide as a podcast, for all to hear.
Resources for Schools: A range of literacy ideas and resources for schools and teachers, including a student writing competition
Fundraising: Supporters around the world donate, attend events, buy personalised bookplates or sign up, download and host Jane Austen Tea for Literacy fundraising events.
Developing Communities: The Foundation has supported literacy programs in Syria, Ghana, India, remote Indigenous Australia and for Ukrainian refugees. The Foundation works with reputable charity partners, aligned with our goals, who develop and deliver age, language and culturally appropriate literacy programs.
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Run entirely by volunteers, you can connect through literacy with the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation by joining our global team, participating in our literacy activities and donating to fund literacy programs for developing communities.
Subscribe to our journal Pride & Possibilities, at the bottom of the page, and connect with us on social media (links below) to keep up to date with our activities, programs and volunteer opportunities.
