The Orwell Foundation
Promotes George Orwell’s work and values by running prizes, events and educational programs that celebrate brave new writing
The Orwell Foundation works to bring to life George Orwell’s vision of a decent society, where thought is free, truth is valued and brave writing is celebrated.
We are the registered charity, authorized by the Orwell Estate, which promotes the works of the acclaimed and visionary writer and his values - notably bravery, integrity and fidelity to truth. We do this by running the prestigious Orwell Prizes for journalism, fiction and non-fiction books, a stimulating program of events and exhibitions and our innovative Youth Prize, which encourages young people to think critically and write clearly.
We need to raise $1m each year, to continue our existing work and to expand our prizes and events across North America. All our income is raised through donations, grants and sponsorship. We work closely with the Orwell Estate but Orwell is out of copyright in the UK and we have no endowment.
We have already begun to act in the US, with our exhibition, Orwell and Truth, currently free to view at NYU. With your support, we can extend our work further, launching an annual lecture, an Orwell Prize open to journalists based in the US and associated projects, harnessing the authority and ambition this moment demands.
To discuss supporting The Orwell Foundation with a philanthropic gift, please contact our Director, Liz Wallace, at liz.wallace@orwellfoundation.com. Thank you.
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