Pratham
Pratham is an India-based NGO focused on large-scale, low-cost, high-impact education programs.
Overview
Short description
Pratham organizes community-based teaching, learning materials, and large-scale assessments to improve learning outcomes for underprivileged children in India.
Source: https://www.pratham.org/
Image attribution: Pratham logo (source)
Another organization serving children's education
Founding & Leadership
Key facts
- Founded: 1994
- Founders: Madhav Chavan and Farida Lambay (co-founders)
- Headquarters: Mumbai, India
Pratham is one of India's largest NGOs in education.
Programs & Approach
Examples
Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL), community learning centers, remedial education, early grade reading programs.
TaRL is a well-known evidence-based approach developed by Pratham and partners.
Scale & Impact
Reach
Has reached tens of millions of children through programs and partners across India and other countries.
Pratham conducts large-scale ASER assessments to measure learning outcomes.
Data & Assessment
ASER
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is a major household survey coordinated by Pratham to assess learning nationwide.
ASER provides robust data on basic reading and arithmetic skills across rural India.
Funding & Partnerships
Sources
Combination of grants, donations, corporate partnerships, and government collaboration.
Pratham partners with governments and NGOs to scale programs.