We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those children who are most in need by empowering them with ultimate gift of literacy. Pratham BC Foundation supports the activities of Pratham India by:
- raising awareness about Pratham's mission, goals and objectives,
- raising funds for its various programs and activities,
- facilitating the involvement of volunteers in various aspects of
Pratham's operations, and
- exploring collaborative opportunities with Canadian institutions and agencies (public and private) with similar interests. Why does Pratham focus on primary education for children in slum communities? A large percentage of India’s urban poor live in slum communities which lack even the most basic educational infrastructure. Millions of kids in these communities have no access to education because there are no schools in the slums. Illiteracy, poverty, large families, hunger and exploitation are a way of life. By targeting kids at an early age, Pratham ensures that they have a head start in life by preparing them for school when they get older. Moreover, Pratham trains thousands of young women from the slums to deliver its educational programs, thus ensuring that they have gainful employment and do not fall victim to exploitation and abuse.
