WELCOME TO THE SHER JUNG FOUNDATION
A registered UK Charity.
Registration Number 1198989.
The SJF was set up as a registered charity in 2022. The Charity is named after the writer and activist Sher Jung (1939-1996). The charity was set up to promote the values of Sher Jung and seeks to not only highlight the work and principles of this important and influential writer but to further amplify and centre south Asian literature in particular. The Charity aims to foster an inclusive ethos and over the coming years wishes to help support and promote emerging writers and artists particular from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Our Objective
To advance education for the public benefit throughout England, Wales and India in each case in the language, literature and culture of South Asia in particular, but not exclusively, by:
A. hosting literary events;
B. hosting/participating in literary festivals in particular, but not exclusively, those that are related to South Asian communities;
C. The provision of workshops and seminars;
D. Translating books;
E. The provision of grants to individuals and organisations and funding intern-ships and providing scholarships;
F. The provision of mentoring for aspiring writers.
Get in touch
If you are an aspiring writer and would like to know more about the charity.