Join Dillan in support of Every book I read helps educate a child in India (Chicago)
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- What is the Readathon?
- Pratham USA Readathon 2013 is a fundraising initiative that encourages kids in the U.S. to read more books and raise money to help less fortunate kids in India learn to read.
- How does it work?
- Kids ask their friends and family to donate money to Pratham for every book they read. The more books they read, the more money they raise.
- Where does my money go?
- All donations go to support Pratham’s work for child literacy in India. With the help of trained professionals and dedicated volunteers, Pratham runs pre-schools and after-school programs in many cities and villages of India so that underprivileged children can read, write and count at their appropriate grade level. Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one whole year.
- Who can participate?
- Kids of any age can participate (adults too!). Children too young to read can have a parent or other older siblings read to them, and count those books.
- Why participate?
- Reading is good for everyone. Reading to help others by participating in this Readathon is a great way to do community service, and enjoy the benefits of reading at the same time – increased vocabulary, improved communication skills and the joy of helping others.
- Are there prizes?
- Yes! Certificates of Appreciation go to all readers. Prizes will also be given to readers who raise $100, $250, $500, or more. A Young Reader Award will be given to the reader who raises the most money and a Young Leader Award will be given to the Readathon Coordinator who demonstrates strong leadership skills and whose team raises a significant amount of money.
- What is a Readathon Coordinator?
- A Readathon Coordinator (RC) is a high school student who will lead a team of younger readers and guide, support, and cheer them on in meeting their reading and fundraising goals for the Readathon. A RC will learn good management and leadership skills, and can also enjoy all the benefits of being a reader. For more information, click here.
- How do I know if my donation makes a difference?
- With every $1,000 raised, Pratham will be able to educate 40 children for one whole year. Readers and donors will receive a story about a group of students helped through money they raised or donated in the Readathon. For reading some stories from last year, click here.
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Every book I read helps educate a child in India
Friends and Family,
I believe that charity is an extremely important aspect in one’s outlook on life. Charity can come in many forms, shapes, and sizes: such as physical work, raising awareness, or donating money (and fundraising) for a worthy cause. The Read-A-Thon is my attempt to help with raising funds for the less fortunate children in India.
Did you know that a mere $25 can educate one child for an entire year? The Read-A-Thon is a fundraiser where for each book I read, you pledge to donate a specific amount. This is an opportunity to do something that I enjoy, while simultaneously helping children who don’t have a chance to enjoy something they love. This is why I believe in the Read-A-Thon. I hope you will too, and we can together strive to improve the lives of underprivileged children today.
Dillan,
Age 13
Chicago
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Pratham USA - Every Child In School and Learning Well
Pratham is the largest not-for-profit organization providing quality education to underprivileged children in India. Pratham uses very low-cost and scalablee methods and works in collaboration with the government, local communities, parents, teachers and volunteers across the country to educate millions of children every year. Pratham’s mission is “Every Child in School and Learning
Well.”
Pratham USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a four-star rating (the highest possible) from Charity Navigator accepts tax deductible contributions from U.S. donors to help Pratham continue and expand its work for child literacy and education. For more information, visit www.prathamusa.org.
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