Literacy challenges still exist in Canada.

Every opportunity starts with understanding.

Literacy affects more than reading. 

• A parent trying to help with homework.
• A job seeker completing an application.
• Someone trying to understand important information.
• Behind every statistic is a person trying to build a better future.

Learn how literacy opens doors to opportunity.

More Canadians face literacy challenges than most people realize.

Behind every number is a person.

• a child who feels left behind at school
• a parent unable to read a note from a teacher
• an adult missing out on job opportunities
  
  

  The reality

• 1 in 5 adults in Canada face literacy challenges.
• Many children start school without the literacy foundations they need to succeed.
• Literacy affects access to education, employment, health information, and participation in everyday life.
  
  

But literacy skills can be strengthened with the right support.

Building skills. Growing confidence. Creating opportunity.

United for Literacy delivers free learning programs across Canada. 

From homework clubs and literacy camps to workplace skills and adult learning programs, we help learners build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We meet learners where they are, in their communities, schools, workplaces, and online.

because every opportunity starts with understanding. 

Our Impact

What's possible when learning is accessible.

In 2025, United for Literacy:

• Supported 39,531 learners across 180 communities
• Reached 3,150 children through Literacy Camps in 90 Indigenous communities
• Delivered 54 workshops and conferences for families and educators
• Shared 54,905 books with children and families
  
  

These outcomes represent something bigger than numbers.

They represent increased confidence, stronger learning outcomes, and more opportunities for people across Canada.

Aashvi joined the United for Literacy Online Reading Circle and had so much fun. She loved the games, and with help from her reading buddy she got better at reading and writing. 

Want to Learn More?

Most Canadians know literacy matters.

Few realize how many people continue to face literacy barriers every day.

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• Why literacy challenges still exist in Canada
• How literacy impacts education, employment, and everyday life
• How support can create new opportunities for learners and families

Support This Work

Every opportunity starts with understanding.

And every learner's journey begins with access.

When you support United for Literacy, you help provide free learning opportunities that build confidence, strengthen skills, and create brighter futures.

Every $30 unlocks an Hour of Learning.

• A tutoring session.
• A confidence boost.
• A new opportunity. 

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Literacy Changes Everything