Pratham Education Foundation

For Kanchan, Pratham’s learning activities opened the door to connect with her daughter and build strong foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Today, she is a community leader and a role model for other mothers. Support Pratham to empower mothers and build strong foundations for the future. Remember, change begins with you. #ShuruaatAapse #ItStartsWithYou #DaanUtsav 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gSDbVZiq

Pratham takes a significant step towards integrating gender across its programs, people and policies with a three-day intensive workshop with the senior leadership in the organisation. Our Co-founder, Farida Lambay kicked off the workshop, led by our newly-formed Gender Team, in collaboration with Human Resources and Organization Effectiveness teams. It was a fun-filled workshop with interactive, insightful sessions that blended theory with real-life reflections, success stories and thoughtful conversations about confronting internalised biases. A shout-out to Ritambhara (she/her/hers) Mehta, Ankita Malik and Nitika Salwan from Breakthrough Trust for sharing their experiences of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) in their organisation! Here’s a snapshot of our participants concluding a collaborative day, working together to improve our strategies, build our capacities and ensure Pratham empowers its teams to create an equitable work environment for all—one that extends into the communities we strive to empower. A heartfelt thank you to our donor Echidna Giving for making this initiative possible! . . . . Rukmini Banerji Manjeet Kaur Neeraj Trivedi Renu Seth Annette Francis Parakkal Sherin Shabu Dharmendra Kumar Rajendra Sharma Soumya Nair Arshi Naaz Suman Kumar kavita solanki Maitreiyee Krishna Srishti Sinha Ira Wadhwa Nadia Obrien Vipasha Attri Zubin Miller

Kanchan’s life took a new turn when she discovered Pratham’s creative approach to learning. Even as a trained teacher, she found Pratham’s learning activities, which used household items, uniquely engaging. Kanchan explored these creative learning methods further. Her daughter’s progress soon inspired other mothers in the community to engage with her, leading Kanchan to form a mothers' group that continues to grow. Pratham’s Early Years program focuses on the holistic development of children and builds strong foundational literacy and numeracy skills by involving mothers, Anganwadi workers, and school teachers to support the children. Support Pratham in enabling mothers like Kanchan. Together, we can make a difference! #ShuruaatAapse 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gSDbVZiq

Pratham's Skilling programs helped Nandini, a young graduate from Maharashtra, achieve her dream of becoming financially independent and supporting her family. Her journey from trainee waiter to hotel manager highlights the life-changing power of skills and opportunities. Nandini used Pratham’s Skilling program in Hospitality to gain these skills. Which skill/s shaped your life? Share your story in the comments and inspire others! Support Pratham to empower more young women like Nandini to reach their full potential! #ShuruaatAapse #ItStartsWithYou #DaanUtsav 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gSDbVZiq

Pratham Khel Nursery has been a cornerstone in Bihar's West Champaran district since 2018 - cultivating a unique blend of sports and education for comprehensive development of children. We are thrilled to announce that 26 children from the Pratham Khel Nursery, representing West Champaran, have achieved remarkable success at the Bihar State School Athletics Competition, held from September 18th to 21st, 2024, in Patna. The students secured an impressive haul of medals: 5 gold, 4 silver, and 6 bronze. Furthermore, they were crowned overall champions in the Under-14 age group for the second consecutive year. These achievements showcase the unwavering commitment, unrelenting spirit, and impressive skills of our young athletes. #PrathamKhelNursery #SportsExcellence #RisingChampions

Industry-specific skilling often bridges the gap between aspirations and success. Like many young adults, Nandini aspired to achieve financial independence, support her family, and fulfill her dreams. Her opportunity came through Pratham’s Skilling course in Hospitality. Starting as a trainee waiter in Gujarat, she is now working as a hotel manager, with her growth being truly remarkable. Over the past 10 years, Pratham’s Skilling programs have helped more than 200,000 youth across the country access industry-specific training and placement opportunities. Support Pratham in helping more young women like Nandini access life-changing opportunities. #ShuruaatAapse #ItStartsWithYou #DaanUtsav 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gSDbVZiq

Kaleena left a difficult marriage, determined to give a better future to her two daughters. By joining Pratham’s mothers’ group, she improved her children’s learning and also gained the confidence to enroll in Pratham’s Second Chance program. This year, she completed her Grade 10, transforming her life and setting a powerful example for her daughters. Pratham catalysed the transformation through its intervention. Support Pratham in enabling more mothers like Kaleena. #ShuruaatAapse #ItStartsWithYou #DaanUtsav 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gSDbVZiq What’s one word you’d use to describe Kaleena’s journey? Share it in the comments! Let’s spread the word and make a difference together!

#hiringalert #internshipalert Pratham is excited to announce two new opportunities! Content Developer (Health) Learning for Life Domain Develop and curate impactful digital health content, craft engaging activities, and design transformative courses/workshops for youth and children. More details and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/dNz6-eHd Intern, Program Management Group Gain hands-on experience, work with a dynamic team, and contribute to meaningful projects. More details and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/d_rsa29f #hiring #jobalert #internship #contentdeveloper #applynow

Excited to present Pratham's work in Gender and Early Childhood Education in the panel discussion on “Integrating gender equality and inclusion in early learning practices", organised by India Partnership for Early Learning (IPEL) as a part of their "Visioning Workshop on Gender Responsive Early Learning Practices". A very enriching panel discussion with Abha Rani (Officer, Bihar Education Service), Chandra Mohan Prosad (Lecturer, DIET Sheikhpura), Dr. Papia Raj (Associate Professor, Social Sciences, IIT Patna), Jaya Mishra (Training Officer, ICDS) and moderated by Seema Rajput (Technical Director, Policy and Advocacy, IPEL). The panel discussion emphasized the need to engage men and boys in conversations around gender equality, recognizing their role in shaping inclusive attitudes. It highlighted the importance of addressing gendered language (such as using male pronouns to refer to all children), which begins in early socialization. Pre-service teacher training, particularly through state education cadre, was identified as crucial for integrating a gender perspective in education. Continuous research is necessary to understand diverse contexts and evaluate outcomes. While contextualization is key, exposing students to various identities, cultures, and religions through education is also vital. The panel stressed that focusing on equity leads to equality, and community engagement, especially with parents, is essential in bridging the gender gap in early years education. India Partnership for Early Learning (IPEL) Pratham Education Foundation USAID

From a challenging past to a hopeful future, Kaleena’s journey proves that dreams can be realized at any stage of life. Pratham met Kaleena at a time when she was grappling with a difficult marriage and worrying about her children’s future. Through her engagement with Pratham's mothers' group, she gained the confidence to plan a better future for her daughters. She even enrolled in Pratham's Second Chance program and completed her Grade 10 this year. Mothers like Kaleena need to be empowered so they can build a brighter future for their children. In 2023-24, Pratham supported over 300,000 mothers. Support our campaign so we can help more mothers like Kaleena find their path to success. Like and support our campaign. Spread the word! #ShuruaatAapse #ItStartsWithYou #DaanUtsav 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gSDbVZiq