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What is the Readathon?
Pratham USA Readathon 2014 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. Learn more here.
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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Aug 14
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Rajesh made a 25 contribution
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Pranjali made a 50 contribution
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Pranali made a 25 contribution

Every book I read helps educate a child in India

Dear Friends,

My name is Mayank Shouche and I am participating in the 2014 Pratham readathon. When I was growing up, I was fortunate enough to learn to read and write at an early age. Thanks to that, today, reading is one of my passions. In India, however, there are many underprivileged children that did not have the privilege of learning to read in early childhood. Even though I cannot help change that, I would like to help them become more educated now. However, in order to help those children, I will need sponsors. In return for reading books, sponsors will donate money to the Pratham USA foundations. Pratham sets up camps in India that function as basic schools for children that have not received an adequate education. A child’s education for an entire year can be covered by only a $25 donation. My goal is to read 25 books and raise $500, which will help educate 20 underprivileged children. I look forward to your sponsorship which will help me reach my goal.

Thanks!

Mayank

I Read A Book Called The City Of Ashes (sent August 19)

The book was interesting, and is part of a series of which it is the second book in. I plan to finish the series.

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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 scalable 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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