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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 Rish Rathinam,

I am participating in the pratham Readathon 2013 because I want to help less fortunate children attend schools and learn to read and write . Pratham is a non-profit organization that is educating millions of kids in India since it was founded in 1994. The organization 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.

We only need $25 to educate one child for one whole year. I am participating in this readathon because I truly care about educating kids in India and to help children in India as they aren’t nearly as privileged as we are. For example many of the children in India are very capable but their families don’t have enough money to send them to school. As a result of this their family falls into debt and they are forced to send their children into child bondage in order to pay off their debt. Child bondage is when children are forced to work mostly in carpet factories, in these factories they work 16 hours a day and eat one meal a day. This is very common in Indian villages so if we are able to send these children to school we can prevent this horrible practice and educate more children. With education on our side fewer children will be bonded into labor and the future of children in India will be bright. I truly believe that if we all give a little bit we can end child Bondage and increase child literacy rates in India. I would really appreciate it if you could generously donate to this cause.

I will be reading 6 books over the next month and a half to support this cause. Thank you for your time and please donate to my cause by visiting my page at

Read stories of real children helped by Pratham

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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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