What if you couldn't read?

The Problem: Illiteracy in India (61% of Indians over the age of 15 can read and write, according to the CIA. The female literacy rate is 47.8%.)

Who: Pratham USA

Why are they special? Supports the efforts of the organization in India to teach children to read, write and do basic math. They estimate 100 million Indian children cannot.

Where: Houston, Texas

Started: 1999

What the top person makes: Not compensated. This the first time we've seen this happen!

General site: Home

Charity Navigator report.

Link to help: Donate

Deductible? Yes


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