2023 Pratham Austin Gala

Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. CT

Please join us at the 2023 Pratham Austin Gala! Held at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, guests will be treated to a fashion show by Austin-based fashion designer, Priyanka Singh.

In collaboration with our Pratham Skilling Center in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka will be showcasing an exclusive design created in partnership with talented Pratham-trained artisans from our sewing and textiles program, bringing their work directly to our event.

Pratham Skilling Center in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Vyasar Mamta Ganesan, a writer and college counselor from Austin, TX, will be our emcee for the evening. His work has been published in various places, including Agave Magazine, Everyday Genius, and My Entertainment World. You may also recognize him from Season 1 of Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this year’s Pratham Austin Gala, you may purchase our Individual Sponsorship Opportunities here. If you would like to become a Corporate Sponsor, please email Deepti Kc at dkc@prathamusa.org.

All in-person events will follow lawfully required COVID-19 health and safety protocols and adhere to CDC guidelines. We will continue to update and revise our protocols to reflect the current safety standards so make sure to reference our event related communications for the most current information.


Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
701 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701