Honor for Pratham Houston President Asha Dhume
HOUSTON: At the Board meeting on May 29, Pratham Houston President Asha Dhume was presented a plaque by Pratham CFO and Pratham National Board member, Mr. Swatantra Jain in recognition of her hard work, commitment and dedication to the cause of Pratham and for the upliftment of the underprivileged children of India. The entire Board […]
Pratham Houston Raises Record $4.5 Million at 20th Anniverary Gala
PRESS RELEASE HOUSTON: On Saturday, April 20, 2019, more than 900 guests attended the dazzling Pratham Houston ‘Sold Out’ gala – celebrating 20 years of Pratham USA and raising a record-breaking $4.5 million – the largest amount by an Indian-American charity. Pratham is dedicated to improving the quality of education for underserved children and youth […]
A Readathon Let’s Houston Kids Support Pratham’s Kids
BY RITU NADKARNI HOUSTON: The 2018 Pratham Houston Readathon Award Ceremony was held at Dalip and Manjit Soni’s residence on Sunday, January 27. It was an inspirational evening and showed what a community of readers, parents and supportive adults can do in elevating the confidence of young readers. Manjit Soni welcomed and thanked all the […]
An Evening Among the Stars of Pratham USA
SUGAR LAND: One majestic, Rajasthani-style home, in Sugar Land, TX was buzzing with excitement on May 11, as about 100 guests came together to show their support for Pratham, one of the largest NGOs dedicated to ending child illiteracy in India. Himadri and Harish Katharani hosted a VIP reception at their home the evening before […]
Book Launch Event Benefits Pratham’s Beauty Entrepreneurship Program
HOUSTON: Dermatologist and author Dr. Rajani Katta recently released her latest book, on eating for younger skin, at an event held to raise funds for Pratham. At the book launch event held on Friday, April 13, all proceeds from the sale of Glow: The Dermatologist’s Guide to a Whole Foods Younger Skin Diet were donated […]
Glitz, Glamour & Philanthropy @ Pratham Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show!
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: Fashion, Fun & Philanthropy- these were the three flavors that spiced up the afternoon, last Friday, December 1. The Junior League of Houston witnessed the intriguing, glitzy and benevolent Pratham Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show 2017. Established in 1995, Pratham is one of the largest and most successful non-governmental education organizations in […]
Glitz, Glam & Giving at the 22nd Pratham Houston’s Annual Gala
“Pratham’s unique, scalable and innovative model of eradicating illiteracy without brick and mortar schools can change the grassroots foundation of India’s children and her youth”. – Ash Shah “Education is the biggest game changer that can take a developing country out of the inevitable cycle of poverty, unemployment and child exploitation and our motto at […]
Pratham Houston Holds Annual Volunteers Meet
By Nirali Shah HOUSTON: This year’s Pratham Gala volunteer’s meeting hosted at the Madras Pavilion in Sugar Land was, per usual, a wonderful success. Volunteers from across the Houston area ranging in age, background, profession, and experience came together to be incorporated into the final details and logistics of the event. Darel D’Souza, the president […]
Holiday Cheer, Fashionistas Make a Statement for Pratham
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Its annual fashion shows have become as much of a draw as the good cheer and fundraising focus of the luncheon itself. This year was no different as the models strutted down the runway to the sound of pulsating music and showed off the elegant designs […]
Kids Read All Summer so Kids in India can Learn All Year
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The youngest kid in the group, Isshan is just 7, and he was as pleased as punch to get his trophy. His mom, Prashanti Shah had told him that being part of the Pratham Summer Readathon would help kids in India learn, so he went all out and just devoured books […]
NextGen Networking Mixer
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: How do you engage and involve the next generation of professionals in a cause you believe in? Twenty eight year old Narayan Bhargava – IACCGH Board member and NextGen Committee founder and Darel D’Souza, President, Pratham Young Professionals (PYP) had an idea. The two organizations teamed up to host the first […]
Pratham Houston Gala 2016: Spectacular Fashion Show by Manish Malhotra
By Karina Hooda HOUSTON: Pratham will be hosting its 2016 Houston Gala on Saturday, April 23. The event will be held at the Hilton Americas on 1600 Lamar Street in Houston Texas, at 6 pm. The Gala is co-Chaired by Ajay and Dr. Sippi Khurana and Bashar and Brigitte Kalai. The Emcees for the evening […]
Holiday Luncheon Brings Out the Fashionable Set at Pratham Fundraiser
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In a rite of passage for its year-long activities, Partham, the international charity that educates and trains poor kids and young adults in India, held its annual Holiday Luncheon fundraiser and the fashionable crowd of Indo-Americans got a chance to not only mingle but show support with their checkbooks. The event, […]
Empowering Women Through the Pratham Vocational Training Programs
HOUSTON: Thirty-one-year-old Manisha was determined to not let anything get in the way of her dreams. Taught to be satisfied with being a good daughter, wife and mother, Manisha longed for more. “Ever since I can remember, I wanted to work and earn money, but I had no skills,” Manisha says while reminiscing on her past. […]
The Holidays Bring Out the Glamorous to Support Empowerment of Women
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The warmth of the Holiday Season was exemplified in the generosity of many of the community’s well-heeled women when they came together for a luncheon at the Junior League of Houston in what has become a tradition in Pratham Houston’s fundraising efforts. It is perhaps the organization’s most successful event after […]
Asia Society Names Pratham Co-Founder Madhav Chavan 2014 Asia Game Changer
HOUSTON: Dr. Madhav Chavan, co-founder of Pratham, was recognized for bringing the gift of literacy to millions of Indians by the Asia Society at the United Nations in New York City on October 16. Chavan has empowered millions of children across India through his organization, whose mission is to have every child in school and […]
