When Pratham conducted a learning camp in her neighborhood a year ago to test students for proficiency in various subjects, the tests revealed that Sanjana could not read words. This led her father to enroll her in the Pratham Summer Camp in her neighborhood.

Today, Sanjana reads with hesitation but can comprehend an entire story. Over the course of the year, Sanjana has learned to read and write effectively with the help of Pratham’s special teaching techniques and her Pratham-trained teacher.

In math, Sanjana has also improved dramatically. When she started the camp, she could add and subtract, and now she can perform simple two digit multiplication.

Sanjana loves to attend school and the learning camp as she says that her classes are fun and interesting. Her teachers say that she is an extremely bright child who is focused and dedicated, curious and eager to learn. Sanjana also loves to play games. In her spare time, she likes to play hopscotch and listen to music. Sanjana wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

Thank you all for giving someone like Sanjana a quality education through Pratham!

10 year old Lavkush is in 4^th grade in a government school in Mumbai. Pratham conducted a learning camp in his neighborhood a year ago and tested all the students in that area for proficiency in various subjects. These tests revealed that Lavkush could only read basic words. This led his uncle to enroll him in the Pratham Summer Camp in his neighborhood.

Today, Lavkush can read and comprehend an entire story. Over the course of the year, Lavkush has learned to read and write effectively with the help of Pratham’s special teaching techniques and his Pratham-trained teacher.

In math, Lavkush has also improved dramatically. When he started the camp, he could do addition and subtraction; now he can do simple two digit multiplication.

His teachers say that he is an extremely bright child who is focused and dedicated. But he is also shy and reticent, perhaps because he is new to city life. In his spare time Lavkush loves to watch television, especially his favorite show, Chhota Bheem, about a mythological hero. His dreams aren’t mythical, he wants to be an engineer when he grows up.

Thank you all for supporting a child like Lavkush through Pratham!

Over the course of the year, Abhishek has learned to read and write effectively with the help of Pratham’s special teaching techniques and his Pratham-trained teacher. He can read and comprehend an entire story. Today, Abhishek is well on his way to mastering 4th grade fundamentals.

His teachers say that he is extremely patriotic and a great singer. In his spare time, Abhishek loves to play cricket and follow his favorite cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar. Abhishek wants to be a police officer when he grows up and rid the justice system of corruption.

Thank you for your generosity! Your contribution made it possible for Abhishek to secure better education.

When Pratham tested all the students in Hasan’s neighborhood last year, tests showed that Hasan could only read words. As a 5th grader, he should have been able to read entire chapter books. This led his father to enroll him in the Pratham Summer Camp, an after-school program that helps bring children up to the appropriate learning level. Over the course of the year, Hasan has learned to read and write effectively with the help of Pratham’s special teaching techniques and unique pedagogy. Hasan loves to attend school and the learning camp as he says that his classes are fun and interesting.

His Pratham teachers say that he is extremely creative and he comes up with the most original stories in the classroom. In his spare time, Hasan loves to play hide-and-seek with his friends. Hasan wants to be in the military when he grows up.

A big thanks to all of you for your generous support!!

Over the course of the year, Dinesh learned to read and write effectively with the help of Pratham’s special teaching techniques and unique pedagogy. In math also, Dinesh has improved dramatically. Where he could identify numbers, he is now doing two digit addition and subtractions. Dinesh’s favorite subjects are Hindi and science.

In his spare time, Dinesh loves to watch television, going cycling and discovering new places in the city. Dinesh wants to be a doctor when he grows up so that he can cure people and save lives.

Thank you to all for your generous donations!!

Since July 2012, Prachi is a part of the Pratham Balwadi program, which is similar to a preschool. The Balwadi provides a safe and fun learning environment for the children to learn the importance of manners and working as a group. Balwadi helps children develop good school habits, including physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. A volunteer supervisor trained by Pratham leads young children in memorizing poems, learning stories, and recognizing shapes, colors, and numbers.

Prachi’s teachers say that her enthusiasm motivates the entire class. She loves to talk to everyone and is the one who initiates most of the games in her class. Prachi wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

Thank you all for your support in Prachi’s education

Since August 2012, Ritesh has been a part of the Pratham Balwadi program which helps preschool children develop good school habits, including physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. The Balwadi provides a safe and fun learning environment for the children to learn the importance of manners and working as a group. A volunteer supervisor trained by Pratham leads young children in memorizing poems, learning stories, and recognizing shapes, colors, and numbers.

When activities in class are over, Ritesh loves to mimic animals. He tells us a story about a rabbit who could not find his way back home, which is fitting as he wants to be a storyteller when he grows up.

Thank you Joher for your generous contribution!!

For the past year, Aanchal and her brother have been part of the Pratham Balwadi program which helps preschool children develop good school habits. The Balwadi provides a safe and fun learning environment for the children to learn the importance of manners and working as a group. A volunteer supervisor trained by Pratham leads young children in memorizing poems, learning stories, and recognizing shapes, colors, and numbers.

Aanchal’s favorite activity at the Center is to recite poems and tell stories. Her teacher tells us that she is a sweet and gentle child who loves participating in class activities and engaging with other children. Aanchal wants to be a teacher when she grows up.

A big thank you to all for your generosity and support!!

The Pratham Balwadi program helps preschool children develop good school habits. The Balwadi provides a safe and fun learning environment for the children to learn the importance of manners and working as a group. A volunteer supervisor trained by Pratham leads young children in memorizing poems, learning stories, and recognizing shapes, colors, and numbers.

Tannu’s teacher says that she is very excited about coming to the Balwadi and always walks into class with a smile on her face. Tannu wants to be an actress when she grows up.

Thank you all for your donation to Pratham and helping Tannu

The Pratham Balwadi program helps preschool children develop good school habits. The Balwadi provides a safe and fun learning environment for the children to learn the importance of manners and working as a group. A volunteer supervisor trained by Pratham leads young children in memorizing poems, learning stories, and recognizing shapes, colors, and numbers.

Aashish’s teachers tells us that he is a quick-witted and intelligent child who thinks for himself and is willing to learn new things. That will come in handy for the future because Aashish wants to be a superhero when he grows up!

Thank you all for coming together to support Aashish!!