Join Hasitha in support of Pratham's 2012 Readathon (Raleigh-RTP)

Hasitha

250 from 5 donors 500 goal
What is the Readathon?
The Readathon is a fundraising initiative done through Pratham 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 sponsor them for a dollar amount for each 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 Read India initiative, the premier program for teaching underprivileged Indian kids, aged 6-14, basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. Pratham teams mobilize and train schoolteachers, Anganwadi workers and volunteers to work with children and their mothers outside school.
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?
Kids will read more this summer, which helps them learn. Readers will learn the value of helping others and participating in community service.
Are there prizes?
Certificates of Appreciation go to all readers. Prizes are available for readers who raise $100, $250, $500, or more. A Youth Leader Award will be give to the Readathon Coordinator whose team raises the most money.
What is a Readathon Coordinator?
Readathon Coordinators (RCs) are high school students who volunteer to lead younger teams of readers and guide, support, and cheer them on. RC’s learn good leadership skills, and their experience will look great on a resume or college application.
How do I know my donation will make a difference?
With every $500 raised, 34 kids in India will be helped through the Pratham Read India program. All donors will receive a story about a group of students helped through money raised in the Readathon.

100% of all donations will go directly to Pratham USA. SeeYourImpact.org even covers credit card fees to save money for Pratham. When you make a donation, you have the option to give an additional gift to SeeYourImpact to help cover their operating expenses.

Thanks to...

Jul 15
Hasitha view profile
Hasitha made a 25 contribution
Jun 24
Sridhar view profile
Sridhar made a 50 contribution
Jun 19
Neha view profile
Neha made a 50 contribution
Jun 11
Gopi view profile
Gopi made a 100 contribution
Jun 10
Yash view profile
Yash made a 25 contribution

I am a rising 5th grader and love to read books. I would love to see another child learning to read. This is why I want to participate in the Readathon and I appreciate your help.

I have reached my goal and I read the following books.

1. Nancy Drew and the Kachina Doll Mystery
2. The Mystery of the Stolen Sapphire
3. The 39 Clues Book One
4. The 39 Clues Book Two
5. The 39 Clues Book Three
6. Trixie Beldon and the Gatehouse Mystery
7. Trixie Beldon and the Mysterious Visitor
8. Science Concepts: Cells
9. Bacteria
10. Missing Grace
11.The Runaway Friend
12. Lunch Money
13. Ramona Quimby, Age 8
14. The Invisible Intruder
15. Secret of the Shadow Ranch

I had a wonderful time reading these books and would like to thank all the people that donated money to help the children in India!

Support a child’s right to an education!

Pratham is a grass roots organization committed to the task of removing illiteracy in India.

SeeYourImpact.org is a revolutionary way to help those in need around the world.

All funds raised in Pratham’s Readathon will be used to enable less fortunate children in India to succeed in school.

Just $14 provides a year of after-school tutoring to a child in India through Pratham’s Read India Program.

When you support a child in Pratham’s Readathon through SeeYourImpact.org, you are not only supporting primary education of disadvantaged children in India and making a positive impact on their future, you are also encouraging children here to develop an appreciation for reading, introducing them to the gift of giving and helping them to appreciate the excellent education available in the US.

Even better, you’ll meet the child in India who is matched to your donation!

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