Pratham Nonprofit Celebrates Transformative 'Giving Day'

The respected Indian organization raised enough to support over 25,000 children through its annual fundraising event.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:09am by Ben Kaplan

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This past Friday, March 13, the respected Indian nonprofit Pratham hosted its annual India Giving Day, bringing together high-profile guests and supporters to celebrate the power of collective giving. The event, which included in-person gatherings in Chicago, San Francisco, and Dallas, as well as a virtual broadcast, raised enough funds for Pratham USA to support over 25,300 children in India. During the livestream, Pratham USA also announced a major philanthropic commitment from the Saireddy Family Foundation to support the organization's Pratham Council for Vulnerable Children (PCVC) initiative in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Why it matters

Pratham is a highly respected nonprofit organization in India that has been working to improve access to quality education for underprivileged children for over two decades. Its annual India Giving Day event is a significant fundraising effort that allows the organization to continue its impactful work, particularly through initiatives like PCVC that support vulnerable children and families.

The details

The India Giving Day event featured a Changemaker Series conversation with cricketer Unmukt Chand and Pratham USA National Board Member Jai Das, discussing how mentorship, education, and community support can help unlock the potential of the next generation. The virtual broadcast, co-hosted by Pratham USA CEO & Global Executive Manisha Bharti, also included special guest speakers like Vijay Amritraj, M.R. Rangaswami, and Isheeta Ganguly. During the livestream, Pratham USA announced a major philanthropic commitment from the Saireddy Family Foundation to support the organization's PCVC initiative in Hyderabad, which will provide sustained educational sponsorship and support for 100 children and their families.

  • The India Giving Day event took place on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The Pratham USA livestream, India Giving Day LIVE, was a three-hour long conversation.

The players

Pratham

A respected nonprofit organization in India that has been working to improve access to quality education for underprivileged children for over two decades.

Pratham USA

The U.S. arm of the Pratham organization, which co-hosted the India Giving Day LIVE virtual broadcast.

Manisha Bharti

The CEO & Global Executive of Pratham USA, who co-hosted the India Giving Day LIVE virtual broadcast.

Saireddy Family Foundation

A philanthropic organization that made a major commitment to support Pratham's Pratham Council for Vulnerable Children (PCVC) initiative in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Mahesh Saireddy

A Pratham USA National Board member and co-founder of the Saireddy Family Foundation, which made the philanthropic commitment to support PCVC.

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What they’re saying

“The Saireddy Family Foundation and PCVC's mission are aligned and we are proud to make a long-term commitment that empowers children to learn without limits and boldly shape the futures they deserve. Together, we are transforming hope into real, lasting impact.”

— Mahesh Saireddy, Pratham USA National Board member and co-founder of Saireddy Family Foundation (Pratham press release)

The takeaway

Pratham's annual India Giving Day event demonstrates the power of collective giving to support the organization's impactful work in providing quality education and support for underprivileged children in India, as evidenced by the Saireddy Family Foundation's major philanthropic commitment to the PCVC initiative.