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Pratham USA, Boston
In November 2005 Boston became part of the Pratham family by launching its own chapter. The core team leading this effort is comprised of people with one thing in common...a burning desire to help children gain access to education. For an inspiring article on this chapter click here.
Our role as we see it...
- Increase awareness of education issues in India in the New England area
- Raise funds for Pratham
- Staff internships with New England area residents
- Provide direct counsel on Pratham programs
- Build a local cadre of donors and volunteers
| PRATHAM BOSTON CHAPTER EVENTS 2008 |
Boston Annual Gala 2008
Pratham Boston held its first ever Annual Fundraising Gala on September 20, 2008 at the Sheraton Newton.The evening was full of memorable moments: Our honoree, Nobel Laureate Prof. Amartya Sen spoke about the importance of education in transforming people's lives and admitted to being an admirer of Pratham's work. Keynote Speaker, noted author and Harvard Business School Professor Tarun Khanna inspired the audience by highlighting instances of how "informed citizenry" has driven change in India. Pratham's co-founder and CEO, Dr. Madhav Chavan, spoke about Pratham's evolution as an organization and credited its many volunteers for its success. The evening's entertainment included a unique dance performance by the Parijat Desai Dance Company and a fabulous performance by singer Falu and her band.
Pratham Boston raised funds to sponsor the Read India program in four districts across India. Thanks to donors from the Greater Boston area over 400,000 children will learn how to read, write and do basic arithmetic by 2009.
View more photos of the event here.
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The 2008 India Day Celebration was held on Sunday August 17th, 2008 at the Hatch Memorial Shell on Storrow Drive in Boston. We hosted a booth with information on Pratham and the work we are doing in India.
View more pictures of the event here.
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Pratham Boston hosts “Penn Masala”
On Saturday, February 9, 2008, Pratham USA’s Boston chapter hosted “Penn Masala”, a South Asian A Capella group, in concert at Tufts University. Penn Masala regaled the audience with a medley of western tunes artfully combined with popular Bollywood hits. This memorable evening was organized in collaboration with the Tufts Association of South Asians (TASA).
Over 400 people including students, young professionals and music aficionados attended the event. The evening was a terrific opportunity to increase awareness about Pratham in the greater Boston area and for raising funds.
During the evening Vikas Taneja and Suchi Bansal, core team members of the Boston chapter, presented an overview of Pratham’s projects and goals aided by a short film on the subject.
The event was a great success and helped Pratham to garner additional support from the Boston community.
Other events scheduled for this year include the following:
Flethcher School Round Table
Harvard Development Conference
Philips Academy Service learning trip to Mumbai
Music concerts
India Day events
TiE Conference
Community Gala
Education Conference
Members of Pratham Boston
To become a part of Pratham Boston or for more information please email us at info@prathamusa.org
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