Phoenix

On January 27, 2019, Phoenix advisory board member Sanat Patel hosted a video conference for US supporters from a Pratham center near Vadodara, Gujarat. During the hour-long event, Sanat served as both moderator and interpreter between the participants in India and donors in Phoenix. The call—a creative way to connect US volunteers with program beneficiaries—offered many their first chance to interact directly with the children they are so dedicated to helping.

Sanat, along with his wife, Jagu, and his mother, Manju,...
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The annual campaign has become a fun way for families to raise funds for Pratham education programs in India while promoting reading, service and a sense of community here in the US.

With a fundraising goal of $3,000, organizers Aishwarya and Madhavi recruited 25 children from the East Valley and Central Phoenix communities and hosted a series of small events to promote the goal of the campaign. Thanks to the hard work and tenacity of the readers and their families, the...
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The Pratham gala attracted more than 250 people to the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Hotel designed by Albert Chase McArthur. The signature event of Phoenix’s Indian-American social calendar raised over $300,000 for Pratham’s mission to have “every child in school and learning well.”

The black-tie affair featured a cocktail reception, live auction, dinner, dancing, and several inspiring speeches.

In her opening remarks, chapter president Dr. Sheena Banerjee reminded guests of Pratham’s impact – “50 million kids educated in 23 years” – and its...
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An informal get together was held for Pratham supporters on February 25 at the home of Samir Sawhney, who serves on the chapter advisory board, and his wife Nazila.

Attendees had an opportunity to meet Azeez Gupta, former director of Pratham’s vocational training program, as well as Vikas Bahl, a development director for Pratham USA.
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On September 16, 2017, close to 600 local business leaders, dignitaries and residents turned out for the annual Pratham Phoenix Gala. Held at the idyllic Scottsdale Hilton with its breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain, the event raised $160,000 for Pratham programs.

The keynote speaker, Amin Maredia, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., inspired listeners with his insight into the factors that lead to an individual’s success, calling it, “the result of an action of one or multiple other people, not just...
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