Dr Rukmini Banerji, CEO of Pratham Education Foundation, named the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development Laureate
Our Journey
Take a walk through the journey of the Pratham Network
Our Journey
Since its inception, the Pratham Network has achieved several milestones in its mission to empower children and youth through education.
2023
Pratham Innovations spread to more than 25 countries across the world
2022
Pratham International established to help with the spread of Pratham’s innovations beyond the Indian context
2021
Dr Rukmini Banerji, CEO of Pratham Education Foundation, named the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development Laureate.
2020
TaRL programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia grow to 10+ countries
2020
Shah PraDigi Shah Innovation center established
2019
Pratham and J-PAL launch the TaRL Africa initiavtive.
2018
Pratham is awarded the LUI Che Woo Prize, a cross-sector innovation prize that recognizes outstanding contributions benefiting humanity.
2017
Pratham launched PraDigi, an interactive mobile app, with content in 12 Indian languages
2017
The TaRL pilot in Zambia, conducted with technical support from Pratham and J-PAL, shows promising results
2015
Pratham started a pilot for tablet-based Hybrid Learning program in village communities
2014
Pratham awarded the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Development Cooperation category
2013
Further RCT evaluations of TaRL in government systems and through Learning Camps showing high impact
2012
Dr. Madhav Chavan was the recipient of the 2012 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Prize
2011
Pratham and co-founder Dr. Madhav Chavan received the Skoll Award for Social
2010
Pratham is awarded the Henry R. Kravis Leadership Prize, which recognizes excellence in nonprofit leadership
2009
Pratham’s innovations go global with the adoption of ASER in Pakistan and three East African nations - Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
2006
Massive country-wide outreach through the “Read India” campaign leveraging Pratham’s TaRL approach begins
2005
Launch of Pratham’s first skilling program
1999
Pratham UK established
1998
Pratham starts a computer-assisted learning program in partnership with Mumbai municipal schools
1998
Innovations in learning improvement programs begin with the Balsakhi program (remedial program) initiated in mumbai’s municipal primary schools, and replicated in several cities across India
1995
Pratham was founded in Mumbai by Madhav Chavan and Farida Lambay, focusing on preschool education in the city through Pratham Balwadis
Awards
JANUARY 12, 2021
JANUARY 12, 2018
Pratham is awarded the LUI Che Woo Prize, a cross-sector innovation prize that recognizes outstanding contributions benefiting humanity.
JANUARY 12, 2014
Pratham awarded the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Development Cooperation category
JANUARY 12 , 2012
Dr. Madhav Chavan was the recipient of the 2012 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Prize
JANUARY 12 , 2011
Pratham and co-founder Dr. Madhav Chavan received the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 12 , 2010
Pratham is awarded the Henry R. Kravis Leadership Prize, which recognizes excellence in nonprofit leadership.
Programs
JANUARY 12, 2023
Pratham Innovations spread to more than 25 countries across the world
JANUARY 12, 2022
Pratham International established to help with the spread of Pratham’s innovations beyond the Indian context
JANUARY 12, 2020
TaRL programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia grow to 10+ countries
JANUARY 12, 2017
Pratham launched PraDigi, an interactive mobile app, with content in 12 Indian languages
JANUARY 12, 2017
The TaRL pilot in Zambia, conducted with technical support from Pratham and J-PAL, shows promising results
JANUARY 12, 2015
Pratham started a pilot for tablet-based Hybrid Learning program in village communities