donor sign-in

Join Sachin in support of Every book I read helps educate a child in India (Houston)

Sachin

3568 from 24 donors 4 updates 3000 goal met!
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.

Thanks to...

Dec 21
Devanshi view profile
Devanshi made a 50 contribution
Sneha view profile
Sneha made a 125 contribution
Dec 15
Amar and Ami view profile
Amar and Ami made a 125 contribution
Bina view profile
Bina made a 50 contribution
Bhamini and Trishna view profile
Bhamini and Trishna made a 200 contribution
Dec 10
Neil view profile
Neil made a 250 contribution
Dec 6
Uma view profile
Uma made a 50 contribution
Sudhir view profile
Sudhir made a 100 contribution
Sanjeev view profile
Sanjeev made a 150 contribution
Jalpa view profile
Jalpa made a 100 contribution
Venu view profile
Venu made a 100 contribution
Supriya view profile
Supriya made a 100 contribution
Aug 7
Devanshi view profile
Devanshi made a 500 contribution
Jul 27
Shelsy view profile
Shelsy made a 25 contribution
Nikhil view profile
Nikhil made a 100 contribution
Avnish view profile
Avnish made a 100 contribution
Jul 16
Navneet view profile
Navneet made a 300 contribution
Dinesh view profile
Dinesh made a 300 contribution
Jul 9
Asha view profile
Asha made a 100 contribution
Jai made a 25 contribution
Virendra view profile
Virendra made a 50 contribution
Jun 28
Amit and Vineeta view profile
Amit and Vineeta made a 50 contribution
Jun 26
Neil view profile
Neil made a 25 contribution
Jun 17
Jagdish view profile
Jagdish made a 100 contribution
493 from 2 offline donors

Every book I read helps educate a child in India

Dear Friends,

I am participating in Pratham USA Readathon 2014 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 1994. It is very well known and has won many international awards for its work on child literacy and education. Pratham USA raises funds and awareness in the US for this important cause. Please visit www.prathamusa.org for more information.

We take so many things for granted these days. We don’t understand that the world isn’t the same in other places like India as it is for us here in the US. This is why I am stepping up to help Pratham bring basic education to the underprivileged children in India.

Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one whole year. To put it in perspective, the cost of 2 pairs of Nike Elite socks or 6 Starbucks Tall Frappuccinos is what it costs to educate a child for one year!

I am so happy that together with your donation, my reading will help many other children. I am going to read 5 books. Please support my Readathon by making a donation to Pratham USA today.

Love,

Sachin Chanchani

Readathon is finished...for this year! (sent December 4)

In conclusion, I read x books this season.

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, by: Amy Chua
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by: William Shakespeare
Macbeth, by William Shakespeare
Ranger’s Apprentice: The Lost Stories, by: John Flanagan
Bowerman and the Men of Oregon, by: Kenny Moore
How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out), by Cal Newport
Ranger’s Apprentice – The Kings of Clonmel
Starclimber by: Kenneth Oppel
Ranger’s Apprentice – Halt’s Peril by: John Flanagan
Ranger’s Apprentice – The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
Night by: Elie Wiesel
Stiff by: Mary Roach

Thank you all for your generous donations, and I can’t wait till’ next season.

read more updates »

Read stories of real lives changed

Smita loves showing off what she has learnt Arshiya wants to teach English! Nagaraju gains confidence! Engineering a future for Palak

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.

Tell Sachin why you this cause!