Hi, I’m Neha! I’m going into the ninth grade and enjoy reading. I love playing the piano, flute, and guitar. I learn two types of Indian classical dancing, Bharatnatyam and Oddisi. I also love to read, cook, photoshop, and play with little kids.

When I heard about Pratham, I was reminded that not everyone has a good home and has the same opportunities that I take for granted. The more I read, the more I was amazed that helping people was so easy. I think Pratham is a great way to raise awareness of people who are not fortunate enough to have equal opportunities which many of us take for granted every day.

What is Pratham and how can I help?

Pratham is a non-profit fundraiser that helps people all over the world get opportunities to learn, live, and enjoy life. Donations range from a simple chess set to a child’s nourishments for a month. Did I mention that Pratham is non-profit? That means that 100% of its donations go to the cause. A lot of people take their lives for granted. There are kids in all countries that have to struggle just to meet the next meal. Some have to provide for a family single handed and do not have the education or skills to get a job. Out of the people that do have a job, some cannot afford medication and health care. Pratham can change that. That kid who had to provide for his family single-handedly? Now he takes lessons on computer engineering and is finishing school. Sounds like a pretty sweet fundraiser to me.

Now, you can do one of two things. You can either read and ignore this; or you can do something about this. You can spread the word about Pratham to friends and family to make sure that they are at least aware of this amazing organization. You can also donate or make a page like this for Pratham. Donating is not a hard task. On the upper-right hand side of this page, click on the donate button. You can choose the amount of money you wish to donate. Remember, every penny counts! You can choose to pay a little extra to help keep Pratham running. Then, with an adult’s help, fill out the checkout page. It’s pretty simple!

Books I’ve read

Eragon: By Christopher Paolini
This is a really good book if you’re into fantasy and adventure. It takes place in the world of Alagaësia, where dragons, trolls, and other creatures exist. A boy named Eragon finds a dragon and has to go on a quest to save his town. It’s a series of four books and it’s definitely worth your time!

The Host: By Stephanie Meyer
This is a really, REALLY good book if you’re into science fiction. The novel takes place in a future Earth, where aliens, called Souls, take over humans and inhabit their bodies. The book focuses on Melanie Stryder, one of the few humans on Earth that has not been inhabited by a Soul yet. She gets captured and is forced to serve as a host to a Soul called Wanderer. To Wanderers dissatisfaction, Melanie resists her and overwhelms Wanderer with her own emotions and memories. As the story progresses, Wanderer finds herself thinking like Melanie and falls for the same person as her. This is probably one of my favorite books of all time.(: