Join Ravi in support of Every book I read helps educate a child in India (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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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
Hello Friends,
My name is Ravi.
When I was 12 years old, I made a promise to myself to help less fortunate children. Soon after that, I visited India. I went to the Sivanandana Ashram in Chennai. These children had been orphaned or abandoned. There were a few hundred kids who would live and go to school on the Sivanandana campus. I spent my days teaching some of their classes. I taught them various English words, not necessarily to educate them but to connect with them. On my last day, I asked them all to come up to the chalk board and write what they wanted to be when they grow up. We had astronauts, doctors, engineers, authors, poets, cooks, musicians, mathematicians, lawyers, police officers, cricket players, and even a future president among us. These children, who came from broken backgrounds have hopes and dreams that we can help them achieve.
A couple of years ago, I got involved with Pratham. I visited some of the after school tutoring programs in New Delhi. Pratham does an amazing job educating and taking care of the less fortunate children who want an education. I saw children learning math, English, computer skills, and playing games. The time and money we spend to help these children makes a huge impact on children. However, half of India’s 210 million children are still illiterate. We have the power to help change that. Please join me in the Pratham Readathon so that we can make a difference to these children who want an education. If we can help provide opportunities for them, the possibilities are endless.
I am reading A Tale Of Two Cities by Charles Dickens and Divergent by Veronica Roth for the Readathon. Please sponsor my reading so that we can educate illiterate children.
I am participating in Pratham Readathon 2013 because I want to help less fortunate children attend Pratham schools and learn to read, write and count well. Pratham is a not-for-profit organization that is educating millions of kids in India since it was founded in1994. It is very well known and has won many international awards for its work in child literacy and education. Pratham USA raises funds and awareness in the US for this cause. Please visit www.prathamusa.org for more information.
Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one whole year. I love to read because when I read, I can learn a lot, meet new people, discover new places, find new ideas, improve my vocabulary, and use my imagination. I am so happy that with your donation, my reading will help many other children. I am going to read 3 books. Please support me and make a donation to Pratham USA today.
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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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