Bollywood Actor Anupam Kher Visits Nation’s Capital to Eradicate Illiteracy in India as PRATHAM Goodwill Ambassador

Globally Renowned Actor of Bend it Like Beckham Fame in DC on Sep 23rd to Raise Awareness for Pratham September 16th, 2010: Anupam Kher, one of the greatest Indian actors of contemporary cinema and recipient of the highly prestigious Padma Shri Award bestowed by the Government of India will visit Pratham DC Chapter members and DC area leaders who share his passion to eradicate illiteracy in India. Kher is on a ten day Pratham tour across the United States in his capacity as Pratham Goodwill Ambassador. Visit Pratham-DC on Facebook for more details http://bit.ly/9hOd6G.

“I have always been drawn to the cause of children’s education which is why I have founded a School of Life Program. By becoming Pratham’s public face, I hope to augment its fundraising, capacity enhancement and other initiatives dedicated to the cause of children’s education,” said Anupam Kher.

Pratham is the largest non- governmental organization working to provide quality education to the underprivileged children of India. The Pratham team comprises of educationists, economic development professionals, media personnel, corporations, activists and young professionals who all bring their experience and perspectives to the organization and are unified by the common vision of improving the future of our children.

“Pratham DC has been working diligently to accelerate the mission to eradicate illiteracy in India and has already garnered eminent leaders in the region including the CFO of the District of Columbia, Natwar Gandhi, Dr. Sonal Desai-Kankia, Professor, University of Maryland and world renowned Demographer and the like to join the Pratham movement,” says Prashanth Boccasam, Chairman, Pratham DC. “If you care deeply about giving back to India and making a difference in the lives of millions of under privileged kids, I urge you to join Pratham DC and help us eradicate illiteracy.”

Anupam Kher’s visit on Sep 23rd will bring together supporters of Pratham who are committed to spread literacy and bring the gift of learning to the poorest of poor districts in India where education is still a luxury. If you are interested in joining the Pratham DC Reception with award winning actor Anupam Kher on Sep 23rd or would like to speak to the actor himself about Pratham’s overall mission ad his role as our Goodwill Ambassador, please contact Priya Ramesh at pramesh@crt-tanaka.com.