The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy was established in 2005 through the generosity of the Government of the People’s Republic of China in honour of the great Chinese scholar Confucius.

The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy recognizes the activities of outstanding individuals, governments or governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in literacy serving rural adults and out-of-school youth, particularly women and girls.
Each of the Prizes consists of US$20,000, a medal and a diploma. Furthermore, the Confucius Prize offers a study visit to literacy project sites in China.

• Winners 2011
   Room to Read (United States)
  Collectif Alpha Ujuvi, Democratic Republic of Congo
  (Honourable Mention) Dr. Allah Bakhsh Malik Punjab, (Pakistan)

• Winners 2010
  The Non-Formal Education Centre - Nepal
  The Governorate of Ismailia - Egypt
  The Coalition of Women Farmers (COWFA) - Malawi
  
  
• Winners 2009
  SERVE - Afghanistan
  Municipal Literacy Coordinating Council - Philippines
  
  
• Winners 2008
  Adult and Non-Formal Education Association   Ethiopia
  Operation Upgrade  South Africa