The Educated Earth: Education Focused Charity Profiles

With so many different problems going on in the world, more and more people are feeling compelled to do something to make the planet a better place to live.  Many try to donate to charity, but since there are so many different established charities for various causes some people don't know which one to give to. 

There is a cause you can support that can help solve a variety of problems: education.  Businessmen from Bill Gates to Alex F Bouri devote their time and money educational causes.  Bettering the quality of and access to education around the world can only benefit humanity.  The future hunger activist, women's rights organizer, and environmental crusader will all get their start in a classroom.  There are many different educational charities you can volunteer and donate to, but for this blog post we'll just focus on one large education focused charity in India. 

Pratham: Every Child in School Working Well

Pratham was founded in the city of Mumbai in 1994, and since its founding it has turned into the largest non-governmental organization in India.  Their goals are to help underprivileged children in the country get access to better educational opportunities.  The charity has its roots in the Bombay Education Initiative, a program that was started by UNICEF.  The program formed a unique partnership between the government, corporate interests, and civilians in the country.  Eventually the program grew larger and faster than anybody had planned for, so it became its own independent organization in 1994.

The program began its work by teaching underprivileged students in the slums of Mumbai.  The teaching volunteers taught children in community spaces, offices, temples, and even the homes of volunteers.  The group eventually hopes to provide every children with a quality education, and raise the literacy levels of the poor.  Through increased education and literacy, Pratham hopes to improve the economic and social inequalities in the country.