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Join Sanaa in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2016 (San Francisco Bay Area)

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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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Every book I read helps educate a child in India

Dear Friends,
Thank you for reading this letter. This website page is to help many children in India go to school.

In India especially, many children do not have the time, access or money to go to school. You can help these children by giving me one dollar each time I read a book. When I read a book I am learning something new and so is a child in India.

I think education is important because learning is a life skill. One more person that is educated is one more person that can do something good in this world. Also, in order to navigate, shop or get a job you need to know basic skills such as reading, writing and arithmetic. That is why I think education is important.

Here is how this works. First of all, I read a book. Secondly, I say it on my page. Thirdly, you submit the money to my web page. Lastly when I get enough money I will send it to a foundation called Pratham in many places in the world. It takes 25 United States dollars to send one child to school for one year.

Sincerely,
Sanaa

Update #7 (sent August 8)

I read Addy saves the day.It is about a girl called addy who just escaped from slavery with her mother and father and is trying to relocate her older brother and younger sister. When her church has a fair to raise money to help reunite families like hers she finds a thief stealing money boxes can she be brave enough to stop her? I also read Caroline’s surprise and Nancy Drew,The Clue of the whistling bagpipes and Nancy Drew and the Witch Tree Symbol.

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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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