NEW YORK,NY- Pratham USA, one of the largest educational nonprofits in India tha provides quality education to underp iv leg d children, hosted their an ual New York Tri-Sta e Gala at the Waldorf Astoria,here on Sept 16. The event, which was attended by 600 guest ,raised over $2.6 million for P These programs resonated deeply with the night’s keynote speaker, Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina,
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who engaged the crowd with her personal story about growing up as an Indian immigrant in the deep South. She also drew attention to the problem that Pratham is trying to solve: “A demoralizing statistic facing India today is that it is the world’s 10th largest economy, yet less than half of the nation’s 250 million children can read adequately,” adding, “A child who can’t read is a child who can’t learn, and a child who can’t learn is a childwithout hope.”
In her speech, Pratham CEO Dr. Rukmini Banerji explained why Pratham is successful: “According to The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, which has assessed dozens of Pratham programs, the magnitude of difference that our 40- or 50-day learning camp makes in the life of a child is unparalleled across the world. And so I think it’s OK for us to acknowledge that eradicating illiteracy is a hard job, but that we know how to crack it.” From Uttar Pradesh, Nuzhat Malik, who overcame domestic violence and found solace in educating underprivileged children in her community, received a standing ovation after a passionate speech about her 20-year journey with Pratham. The evening commenced with a soulful performance by Indie pop artist Vasuda Sharma and ended with spirited tunes spun by DJ Suhel. Guests enjoyed tantalizing appetizers from renowned Indian bistro, Bukhara Grill as well as an inspirational menu featuring locally sourced ingredients from the Waldorf Hotel.
In her speech, Pratham CEO Dr. Rukmini Banerji explained why Pratham is successful: “According to The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, which has assessed dozens of Pratham programs, the magnitude of difference that our 40- or 50-day learning camp makes in the life of a child is unparalleled across the world. And so I think it’s OK for us to acknowledge that eradicating illiteracy is a hard job, but that we know how to crack it.” From Uttar Pradesh, Nuzhat Malik, who overcame domestic violence and found solace in educating underprivileged children in her community, received a standing ovation after a passionate speech about her 20-year journey with Pratham. The evening commenced with a soulful performance by Indie pop artist Vasuda Sharma and ended with spirited tunes spun by DJ Suhel. Guests enjoyed tantalizing appetizers from renowned Indian bistro, Bukhara Grill as well as an inspirational menu featuring locally sourced ingredients from the Waldorf Hotel.
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