Pratham USA, established in 1995, is one of the largest and most successful non-governmental education organizations in India. Their mission is to provide education to children in Mumbai slums and ensure that every child is in school and learning well. Working collaboratively with governments, communities, parents, teachers, and volunteers, Pratham focuses on innovative interventions to address gaps in the education system.

Pratham USA is a volunteer-driven organization with 14 chapters across the United States. Their work involves raising awareness and mobilizing financial resources to support their efforts on the ground. Pratham develops outcome-driven programs that reconfigure teaching methodologies and challenge ineffective learning mechanisms.

They also build scalable models that provide quality education to every child at a low cost. Furthermore, Pratham advocates for change by freely sharing information with other nonprofits and using their findings to advocate for large-scale policy changes. They engage parents, teachers, and the government to make learning a community effort.

With operations in 21 of India's 29 states, Pratham reaches millions of children and youth each year. Their methods have inspired citizen-led assessments of children's learning in various countries. Pratham has received recognition for its data-driven approach and its impact on improving the quality of education.

To support Pratham USA and their mission, you can donate, join their team, involve your company, or join a local chapter