Background
Since its inception in 1989, the Literacy Foundation has created many projects that have made it known in Quebec and elsewhere.
Awareness campaign
Media campaigns, conferences and personal stories are used to showcase the Foundation and raise awareness of the literacy cause.
Events
The Foundation celebrates International Literacy Day each year, as well as often being invited to take part in conferences throughout the year to inform participants about the cause.
Representatives
From spokespersons to board members, the Foundation is supported by various representatives.
Logo and signature
The Foundation boasts a logo and signature about which everyone has an opinion. Learn more about their origin and meaning.
Did you know?
The cause mobilizes, rallies and interests numerous people from a broad variety of sectors, and this has given rise to many projects over the years.
Partners
Partners and collaborators who support the Foundation and the literacy cause.
Illiteracy and literacy
800,000 Quebecers are illiterate.
Telephone help lines
Through the
Info-Alpha
line and the
Adult Learnline
, the Foundation offers assistance and referrals concerning training for Quebec adults.
Support to organizations
Our expertise in research and our partnerships and initiatives are at the service of organizations from all areas to work in the struggle against illiteracy.
The Gift of Reading
®
Buy a first brand new book for a poor child in your region.
Reading hints and tips
Consult our ideas for reading activities to be carried out with your children.
Other prevention projects
The Literacy Foundation collaborates on projects set up by other organizations which also aim to keep young people in school and prevent illiteracy.
Make a donation
To help the Foundation carry out its mission, make a donation!
Organize a fundraising activity
Organize a fundraising activity with the profit going to the Literacy Foundation.
Become a sponsor
Sponsor one of the Literacy Foundation’s projects or services.
Do voluntary work
Become a volunteer with the Foundation, it’s really rewarding! There are many opportunities open to you.
FRIENDS of the Foundation
The Foundation can count on hundreds of individuals and organizations from various walks of life, brought together by their desire to see literacy advance.
Do what they do!
Individuals, companies and foundations concerned by literacy all support the Foundation.
Today, you may have
crossed paths with
someone who is illiterate.
To find out more, click here.
