In Loving Memory of Jill Jenkins, Founder and Director of Worldwide Access to Literacy

Jill Jenkins, Founder and Director of Worldwide Access to Literacy, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2019, due to complications from a heart attack. She was surrounded by loved ones when she passed. Before her passing, Jill made incredible strides in the realm of international literacy. Jill founded Worldwide Access to Literacy to help children improve their reading by writing their own books and peer tutoring. Through Worldwide Access to Literacy, she has helped improve reading for thousands of children in three different countries. Additionally, the nonprofit has donated thousands of books to schools in the United States and Africa.

In loving memory of Jill Jenkins, please donate to Worldwide Access to Literacy. These donations will be used to further Jill’s passion for improving literacy across the world.

World Wide Access to Literacy, formerly known as Children Writing Books to Read, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 47-4849232. All the contributions are tax deductible. No goods or services will be provided in exchange for the donation.