About ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
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ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is Canada’s private-sector voice championing adult literacy. Launched in 1990 – International Literacy Year – by a group of business, labour and education leaders concerned about the social and economic effects of wide-spread literacy challenges among Canadian adults, the national charity raises public awareness of literacy issues. Working with influential Canadians from a cross-section of disciplines and business sectors, ABC CANADA fosters an environment where all adults have access to opportunities that increase their literacy skills and prepare them to realize their full potential at work, at home and in the community.
ABC CANADA carries out this work with the cooperation of committed partners, advocates and our Board of Directors.
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support from the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, Human Resources and Social Development Canada, as well as our other supporters.
Vision
We envision a Canada where:
- The private sector plays a leading role in the literacy development of Canadians
- Individuals, regardless of their circumstances, are provided the opportunities to increase their literacy levels
- Governments recognize the economic, social and cultural benefits of our nation investing in adult literacy, and reflect these realities in their programs
We envision ABC CANADA to be:
- Recognized as the private-sector leader promoting literacy
- Valued by business, labour, government and the literacy field
- A model not-for-profit organization
Mission
We are Canada’s private-sector voice championing adult literacy.
Scope
We bring about meaningful change to raise Canadian adult literacy skills through our roles as national communicator, advocate and convenor.
Values
We believe that:
- Literacy and numeracy skills are essential to individual personal growth and civic engagement
- Literacy and numeracy skills are fundamental to Canada’s economic development and its future competitiveness as a nation
- Business and labour play crucial roles in working with governments and others in the literacy field to address literacy challenges
- Working collaboratively with the adult literacy field, employers, labour, government and associations will help us achieve our shared goals.
Read Our Response to the Literacy Challenge: Leadership through Influence
Board of Directors
See a list of ABC CANADA's Board of Directors, their backgrounds and roles in the organization.
Staff Directory
See a directory of ABC CANADA's Staff, including titles and contact information.
ABC CANADA: A brief History
From its inception, ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation has focused on raising public awareness of the literacy cause, urging government, business and labour leaders to develop policies and practices to actively promote a literate adult population.