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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

My name is Jahanavi Gaur and I am part of the “Readers for Life” Team.

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 nonprofit organization that has been educating millions of kids in India since it was first founded in 1994. 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.

We can make a lasting positive impact on so many children. With Pratham’s extensive efforts, $25 can educate a child for a full year. A small donation can make a huge difference in a child’s life. $25 used to direct a child off the streets and towards a better life is most definitely a donation well spent. Reading is one of life’s wonderful treasures that imparts us knowledge, heightens our imaginations, enriches our experiences, and consumes us through mystery, suspense, drama and fantasy. I want to use the gift of reading to help give children the opportunity for a new life and to encourage others to read with the incentive of bettering the lives of others.

Our team “Readers for Life,” is on a quest to raise $3,000 that will help 120 kids stay in school for a year. We are looking to have 6 readers, each hoping to raise $500, and we thank you for joining us in this journey where we commit to reading and you help us make readers for life.

With your donation, our reading will help many other children. I am going to read 10 books. Please support me and make a donation to Pratham USA today.

Our Progress as of Monday, July 29th, 2013 (sent July 29)

So far, we have raised a little over $1,000 in donations. This is a huge help as with this money, we have given 40 children in India an education for a full year. We have truly made a difference in a large group of children’s lives and I thank you all for your support! Without you, these children would be without hope for a better life and it is because of all of you that they now have an opportunity to make a difference in this world. So I thank you again, and I encourage you to spread the word about Pratham in order to progress our cause!

Read stories of real children helped by Pratham

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 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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