- What is the Readathon?
- Pratham USA Readathon 2016 is a fundraising initiative that encourages kids in the U.S. to read books and raise money to help underprivileged kids in India learn to read, write and count.
- How does it work?
- With a parent’s help, kids ask their friends and family to donate money to Pratham for every book they read. The more books they read and the more people they ask, the more money they raise.
- Where does my money go?
- All donations to the Readathon go to support Pratham’s work for child education 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 older siblings read to them.
- Why participate?
- Reading is good for everyone. Reading to help others learn to read is Great! Participating in this Readathon is an amazing way to do community service and enjoy the benefits of reading at the same time – expanded vocabulary, improved communication skills and increased knowledge.
- Are there prizes?
- Yes! Medals and Trophies for readers who raise more money so that more kids are helped. A Young Reader Award for the reader who raises the most money and a Young Leader Award for the Readathon Coordinator who demonstrates strong leadership skills and whose team raises a significant amount of money. Certificates of Appreciation for all readers.
- What is a Readathon Coordinator?
- A Readathon Coordinator (RC) is a high school student who leads a team of younger readers and guides, supports and cheers them on in meeting their reading and fundraising goals for the Readathon. An RC will learn good management and leadership skills and can also enjoy all the benefits of being a reader. Volunteering experience as RC may be used to fulfill honor society requirements or to build up the resume.
- How do I know if my donation makes a difference?
- In addition to various impact stories you can read here some participating families have also visited Pratham programs in India to see the impact with their own eyes. You can contact us if you want to plan a visit to a Pratham site or have specific questions. In addition, Pratham is a four star rated charity (highest possible rating) by the Charity Navigator.
- I want more details.
- Here are some more details about Readathon. Here is more information about Pratham.
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| Jun 29 |
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Vidhi
made a 25 contribution |
Every book I read helps educate a child in India
Hello,
I am participating in the Pratham USA readathon because I want to help less fortunate kids in India get an education. I love reading and I want to put all of that for a good cause. The money you donate will go to building schools, and for kids to be able to read,write and count. When kids even from the other side of the world come to know that a girl or boy our age has helped us get a education they will feel so thankful for you and happy.
A little bit of money can do so much for one kid to go school for one year or more.Thank You.
Love, Rayna
Goddess Girls Hestia the Invisible (sent August 5)
Hestia feels unseen at her school MOA { Mount Olympus Academy.} When the contest of the humankind comes up, { contest of the humankind is where the humans would pick a god or goddess to worship. } Hestia feels that she wants to be seen. She loves cooking and she also works in the MOA cafe, but nobody knows that some of the MOA recipes are hers. When she shows her symbol a cooking pot she choose for the humankind contest everybody in the class laughed at her. Hestia was the goddess girl of the hearth and the fire. So she could easily make a little fire and flames in her hand. With the help of Pheme the goddess girl of gossip and rumor she spread the word about herself. She soon changes her symbol to a fire in hands. Now most people now her and her recipes. Athena won the humankind contest but that was alright for Hestia. Hestia had made the cake for the humankind contest which was a snowy Mount Olympus. But as for Hestia, one of the main thing that she thought she accomplished was not being so invisible so much any more!!!
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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 or visit our page on Facebook, or Instagram”.
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