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Why should I donate to Pratham Shiksha?
  There are many reasons why you should donate with us:
  • Pratham Shiksha is a charitable organization involved in basic education of poor urban children. We think that one of the root cause of poverty is lack of education and by giving education we can help improving socio-economic level of society.
  • Pratham Shiksha is run by professionals who themselves are giving time and money for this noble cause.
  • Pratham Shiksha wants to expand its facilities and it needs more hands and funds to achieve its growth.

The donation is not a problem, but how I can be assure that the money I donate will be best utilized and used for poor children education.
  Pratham Shiksha gives you complete transparency and detailed feedback on how your money is used. Anytime you can visit Pratham Shiksha premises to meet the beneficiaries. Pratham shiksha is utilizing the best resources at minimum cost and your funds are best utilized. The space is free, food is subsidized, some teachers are on volunteer basis, making assure that we can give the best at minimum cost. We also make assure that the poor children get education and their progress is recorded and can be audited.

Why Pratham Shiksha needs donation while it's a small project and should be able to generate money with self resources?
  Pratham Shiksha is interested in expanding it’s reach to all benevolent people who really want to help less fortunate children. It also has a vision of complete literate society.

Where does Pratham Shiksha get money to support itself?
  We sustain through a corporate grant, and other fee-based services

Will the money I donate get used?
  The money you donate goes to the project or the cause you choose. You shall also receive a detailed feedback on the way your money was utilized within 4-5 months of making your contribution.

What are the different modes of donation?
  Pratham Shiksha provides a great flexibility in the ways of donation. You may donate through sponsoring a child, donate school bags, pencil boxes, uniforms, books etc.

I am interested in making payments, Please let me know how I can pay?
  Pratham Shiksha allows you to make a donaton using several modes of payment in Indian Rupees only. You can contribute through cheque, demand draft and any other mode. You can contribute now or make a pledge to contribute on a fixed date every year. You may choose an important day in your life to make the annual contribution, e.g., your, your spouse's or child's birthday, an anniversary, your company's foundation day, etc. We encourage you to celebrate the occasions you value by contributing to a good cause. You may fix as many dates every year as you like for contributions of any amounts of your choice.

I would like to know if I can sponsor a child and be able to communicate with the child. I also want that the child I am sponsoring should be able to rise and avail the facility of higher education and good life.
  We allow our donors to choose a specific beneficiary. You can communicate with the beneficiary on phone or meet personally.

What do I receive from Pratham Shiksha when I make a donation?
  Shortly after receiving your contribution, Pratham Shiksha will send you a letter acknowledging the same. The contact information you provide will not be shared with any other organization or entity.

What tax benefits will I get for my donations on Pratham Shiksha?
  Donations are exempt under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Who manages Pratham Shiksha?
  Pratham Shiksha is governed and managed by Indian charitable trust dedicated to promote literacy. The Board of Director consists of:
  1. Mr Ashok Sureka
  2. Mr Surendar Sarawgi
  3. Mrs Mishra
  4. Smt Sushma Mohta
  5. Mrs Sumeeti Mittal
  6. Mrs Manju Shreemali
  7. Mrs Ruchi Kardwal

Who are the employees of Pratham Shiksha. Are they get paid for their work?
  Our team consists of around teachers, a small staff for help and several volunteers. They receive regular salaries. Our volunteers work with us for free.

I want to give education to poor children and want to open similar organization in my city. How Pratham Shiksha can help into it?
  Pratham Shiksha helps in collecting funds through personal and corporate contributions. It can also help in channelizing various activities involved in it’s sacred endeavor.

 
   
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