Our - Pratham USA...INDRA NOOYI Former Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo HONOREE SWATANTRA JAIN Philanthropist...
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Our Programs
IMPROVE children’s literacy and
learning outcomes
PROVIDE vocational training and
job placement for indigent youth
ENABLE dropouts (primarily girls) to
complete their secondary education
ACHIEVE extensive impact through
partnerships with governments
WHO WE AREAs one of the largest educational non-profits in India, Pratham is built on the belief that literacy and education are fundamental human rights. Working with governments, communities and parents, Pratham is improving the literacy rates of millions of children and youth in India each year, giving them the opportunity to receive an education and lead productive lives.
75 MILLION CHILDREN benefited over twenty-five years
126,000 YOUTH equipped withrelevant job skills since 2006
30,000 GIRLS given a secondchance to earn their secondary school diploma since 2011
14 COUNTRIES adopted Pratham
assessment methods
Pratham’s impact on the lives of millions of kids has been tremendous; it is quite simply an exceptional, best-in-class organization that has managed to scale across India.
— Abhijit Banerjee, 2019 Nobel Laureate
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“Pratham’s impact on the lives of millions of kids has been tremendous; it is quite simply an exceptional, best-in-class organization that has managed to scale across India.” Banerjee
Our Impact
• LEARNING AND LITERACY
• GIRLS’ EDUCATION
• VOCATIONAL TRAINING
SPECIAL GUEST
INDRA NOOYIFormer Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo
HONOREE
SWATANTRA JAINPhilanthropist & CFO, Pratham USA
The Pratham Gala continues to be one of the premier events on the Houston
social scene. Attendees include civic-minded leaders from the business
community as well as influential philanthropists, all with a personal commitment
to improving child literacy in India. Last's year event drew more than 900 guests
and raised over $4.5 million.
The 2020 Houston Gala will commemorate 25 years of transformative impact by
Pratham. A very special evening is planned to mark the occasion and will feature:
THE GALA
LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO IMPROVE CHILDREN’S LEARNING OUTCOMES AND THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN INDIA. WWW.PRATHAMUSA.ORG • [email protected]
ABOUT USPratham USA is a volunteer-driven association aimed at bringing about lasting change in
India through education reform. It is the recipient of nine consecutive four-star ratings
from Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator.
Pratham Houston is one of the organization’s 14 US chapters, with a membership of more
than 5,000 supporters who are dedicated to advancing Pratham’s mission of “every child
in school and learning well."
Leadership
Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO, Pratham Education Foundation
Deepak Raj, Chairman, Pratham USA
Swatantra Jain, Chief Financial Officer, Pratham USA
Bala Venkatachalam, Executive Director, Pratham USA
Pratham Houston
PRESIDENTDhiren Shethia
ADVISORY BOARD
Avinash Ahuja
Kumar Bashyam
Hemant Goradia
Sapphira Goradia
Swatantra Jain
Shawn Karande
Dr. Sippi Khurana
Mai Melligeri
Poonam Mittal
Shital Patel
Smita Singh
Kautilya “Cody” Patel
Pradip Seernani
Anil Shah
Ash Shah
Mahesh Shah
Rasool Shaik
Nameer Siddiqui
Jyothi Singh
Dr. Sapna Singh
Paula Sutton
Celestine Vettical
Asheet Yagnik
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LEADDarel D’Souza
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Amit Bhandari
Shivaji Dasgupta
Meena Datt
Dhamo Dhamotharan
Abhishek Dhingra
Asha Dhume
Dr. Marie Goradia
Manish Jain
Himadri Katharani
Brij Kathuria
Sri Lakshmanan
Sameera Kapasi
Mahendru
Shampa Mukerji
Annu Naik
LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO IMPROVE CHILDREN’S LEARNING OUTCOMES AND THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN INDIA. WWW.PRATHAMUSA.ORG • [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP LEVELSGuardian • $100,000IMPACT: Enable 100 young entrepreneurs
to establish their own micro-enterprise
• Two tables for 10, VIP seating
• Recognition in event-related publicity
material
• Logo/name visibility at Gala
Advocate • $25,000IMPACT: Educate 1,000 children through learning improvement programs
• Table for 10, premium seating
• Recognition in event-related publicity
material
• Logo/name visibility at Gala
Ambassador • $10,000IMPACT: Support Hamara Gaon in 10 communities for one year
• Table for 10, preferred seating
• Recognition in event-related publicity
material
• Logo/name visibility at Gala
All donors will receive recognition in the Pratham USA annual report and on the website.
This benefit is optional and can be adjusted based on donor preferences. Pratham USA is
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a four-star rating (the highest possible) from
Charity Navigator and accepts tax-deductible contributions from US donors.
For more information, to make an early reservation or to become a sponsor, please
contact Vikas Bahl at [email protected].
Champion • $50,000IMPACT: Empower 100 girls with a second chance for education
• Table for 10, VIP seating
• Recognition in event-related publicity
material
• Logo/name visibility at Gala
Patron • $15,000IMPACT: Engage 50 youth with productive employment opportunities
• Table for 10, priority seating• Recognition in event-related publicity
material• Logo/name visibility at Gala
Cultivator • $7,500IMPACT: Educate 300 children through learning improvement programs
• Table for 10• Logo/name visibility at Gala
*Limited number of individual tickets available.
LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO IMPROVE CHILDREN’S LEARNING OUTCOMES AND THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN INDIA. WWW.PRATHAMUSA.ORG •
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PRATHAM USA IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. FED TAX ID NO. 76-0620808.
O GUARDIAN • $100,000 2 Tables for 10, VIP seating
O PATRON • $15,000 Table for 10, priority seating
O CHAMPION • $50,000 Table for 10, VIP seating
O AMBASSADOR • $10,000 Table for 10, preferred seating
O ADVOCATE • $25,000 Table for 10, premium seating
O CULTIVATOR • $7,500 Table for 10
WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE
PRATHAM HOUSTON GALA 2020SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020 • 5:30 PM
HILTON AMERICAS • 1600 LAMAR STREET • HOUSTON, TX 77010