Houston

Springtime unfolded with vibrant energy nationwide as Pratham USA hosted a captivating series of galas in Houston, Dallas Fort-Worth, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Each gala was woven with inspiring stories, speakers, and the joyful spirit of giving. Together, we raised funds to support the learning journeys of over 97,500 children!

The Houston Gala kicked off the season with an electrifying performance by Indian Idol stars Mohammad Danish and Shanmukhpriya. Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation, shared...
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March 24, 2024; Houston, TX – The highly anticipated Pratham Houston Gala was held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 this year. The event brought together the city’s Indian-American community to raise awareness and funding for the charity’s learning programs for children and young people in under-served communities in India. There were performances by contestants of Indian Idol, Mohammad Danish and Shanmukh Priya.

The event featured a fireside chat with Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation. “Like Pratham, I have...
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Language and math skills are the magic keys that transform a child’s world to one of learning and possibility!
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We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Darel D’Souza, a passionate and long-time supporter of Pratham USA, to delve into his incredible journey of involvement and the deep personal impact Pratham has had on his life.

For nearly two decades, Darel has remained steadfast in his dedication to Pratham, playing an integral part in their mission to provide quality education to children and young people in India. From his early days as a volunteer at the University of Houston’s Pratham...
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Springtime brings new beginnings, growth, and hope, and it was during this vibrant season that Pratham hosted its first galas of the year!

The Pratham Houston Gala united Houston’s Indian-American community in support of Pratham’s learning programs. Preity G. Zinta, accomplished actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, was the evening’s guest speaker and left attendees inspired. Pratham’s commitment to addressing learning loss during the pandemic was emphasized by Annu Rao Naik, President of the Pratham Houston chapter, and the audience was urged to...
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