About
A leader in Quebec since 1989, the Literacy Foundation draws its expertise from the analysis of issues related to illiteracy and the solutions that must be implemented to eradicate it.
To that end, the Foundation believes it is imperative to raise awareness regarding the importance of lifelong literacy and to contribute to improving the quality of life of individuals who are illiterate or poor readers.
Our mission
To support adults and children, to help them develop their reading and writing abilities so they may fully participate in society.
Our mandate
Prevent, refer, support, raise awareness, engage!
Allow children to grow up with a book in their hands
Support, innovate, relay
Raise awareness
Engage all stakeholders
Our history
Our top priorities
A literate Quebec population
Literacy in Quebec builds on the acquisition of basic knowledge and skills that everyone needs in a rapidly changing world. It is a fundamental human right and is embodied in the learning of written code, basic mathematics and how to access and use computers.
In Quebec, almost half of adults aged 16 to 65 have poor reading and writing skills, and in the case of over a million people, these skills are very poor.
In Quebec, almost half of adults aged 16 to 65 have poor reading and writing skills, and in the case of over a million people, these skills are very poor.
Our relationship with reading and writing is deficient. The Foundation’s mandate is to correct this situation through both literacy and francization.
Introduction to reading from an early age
Studies show that the sooner a child is exposed to books and reading, the better they will do in school and the more rewarding their life will be.
Reading and learning is a lifelong endeavour.
