The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation works to effect positive and significant change to global literacy rates.In excess of 770 million people are currently living without fundamental literacy skills*. Their inability to read and write dramatically increases their risk of suffering long-term poverty and illness and engaging in anti-social behaviour. WHO WE AREEstablished by Jane Austen's 5th great niece, Caroline Jane Knight, the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation is a registered not-for-profit charity created to provide FREE literacy resources to communities in need across the world. WHAT WE DORun by volunteers, we work to create Confident Readers and Proud Writers in honour of Jane. We harness the power of the Jane Austen community worldwide to raise funds to provide FREE books and writing materials to communities in need. HOW YOU CAN HELPMake a donation to give the gift of literacy today. Or join other Jane Austen enthusiasts to become part of our global family of fundraisers OUR VISIONAn end to the poverty and suffering caused by a lack of fundamental reading and writing skills. A world where everyone, regardless of gender, is equipped with the basic literacy skills they need to understand their rights, inform their choices, achieve their ambitions and contribute to their community. OUR WORK We work in partnership with verified literacy program providers who are best qualified to do this essential work on the ground. The foundation advocates for our partner programs and raises money to fund these literacy projects across the world for girls, boys and adults. The simple pleasure of reading a book is universal. We believe everyone should experience the joy of getting lost in a book…"I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading" Jane Austen