Readthon by Pratham: Read and Help Other Kids Read

Editor's note: This post promoted the Pratham USA Readathon 2013, a fundraising event that ran from May 15 to October 31, 2013 — and has long since ended. The campaign links below no longer work. The original announcement is preserved here for the record.

What: Pratham USA Readathon 2013

Where: Start online and then read in your family room, at the park, at a beach, wherever you want!

When: May 15th to October 31st — you could join at any time between these dates

Why: Because YOU had the power to change a child's life by reading books. Just $25 helped educate a child in India through Pratham programs for an entire year!

How: Create your fundraising webpage, contact sponsors, read books, raise money, help less fortunate kids in India learn to read.

Get Started as a Reader

• Get your parents' permission to participate in the Readathon.
• Find out what Pratham does, click here.
• Create your webpage at SeeYourImpact. For instructions, click here.
• Ask your parents for help to contact sponsors (family members, friends, neighbors, teachers, etc.). Let them know how many books you plan to read.
• Read lots of books! And remind your sponsors to support your efforts.
• Thank your sponsors for their support!
• See how many less fortunate children in India you were able to help with your reading!

High School Students: Interested in doing worthwhile community service and having a great essay for your college application? Then consider volunteering as a Readathon Coordinator.

Get Started as a Readathon Coordinator

• Learn about the Readathon Coordinator role, click here.
• Review the Getting Started guide for Readathon Coordinators, click here.

Need Help?

Please contact Pratham Readathon 2013 National Co-chairs, Vineeta Salvi or Divya Walia at vineetasalvi@prathamusa.org or divyakiranwalia@gmail.com if you have questions about the Readathon, Pratham, or other ways to get involved.

Please email Pratham-SYI Support/Liaison, Laura Templeton at ltempleton@prathamusa.org if you need help or have questions about setting up your page at SeeYourImpact.