PEN Canada depends on the support and generosity of people like you. By donating, becoming a member, patron, or partner, or volunteering your time, you can become a part of our mission to promote literature across borders, protect the fundamental human right to freedom of expression, and defend writers around the world.
PEN Canada is one of over 130 centres of PEN International. Founded in 1921, PEN International is a nonpartisan organization of writers from over 90 countries dedicated to protect freedom of expression by defending the power of the written word.
There are a number of other ways in which individuals can support the work of PEN Canada to advance literature and protect freedom of expression, at home and around the world. You can:
- Join PEN Canada
- Make a donation
- Come out to one of our other literary and educational events
- Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter, following us on Twitter or liking us on Facebook
- Become a patron and make a sustained contribution while receiving unique benefits
- Sponsor a literary event
- Volunteer at one of our events, or by accompanying a writer in exile to his or her refugee hearing, sharing your expertise on one of our committees, or interning at the office.
Free expression matters. Your involvement does make a difference.