In honour of Jane's Birthday on 16th December, the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation are offering donors the chance to write in Jane's birthday card. Simply make a donation through the form, and you can write in Jane's 'virtual' birthday card, which is published on the website.
Founded by Caroline Jane Knight, the last descendant of Jane Austen’s family to have been raised in Jane’s beloved Chawton, The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation works to effect positive and significant change to global literacy rates.
End poverty
It’s estimated that if every child in developing and low-income nations acquired basic reading skills, 171 million people would be lifted out of poverty.
Equality
Girls and boys deserve equal access to reading, writing and numeracy. “Until we get equality in education, we won’t have an equal society” -- Sonia Sotomayor
Empowerment
Reading and writing are essential skills for those who want to understand, enjoy and influence the world around them
Education
Education is the key to self-improvement and unlocking potential. “Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family” -- Kofi Annan
Enjoyment
The simple pleasure of reading a book is universal.…”I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading” -- Jane Austen