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Pratham

Getting every child in school and learning well in India

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Pratham

Pratham is a non-governmental organization focused on providing quality education and skills training to children and young people across India. It approaches education as a shared societal effort, building partnerships between government, the corporate sector and citizens. Its programmes have been supported by major national and international companies and by multilateral foundations and agencies. The organization works toward the goal of every child being in school and learning well.

Founded
Headquarters
Dubai
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

To ensure that every child is in school and learning well, while equipping children and youth in India with quality education and skills.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (2)
UAE India

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Pratham was founded in 1995 by Dr. Madhav Chavan and Farida Lambay to bring education to children in the slums of Mumbai, India. It has since grown into one of India's largest education NGOs, running widely evaluated programmes to ensure …

Pratham was founded in 1995 by Dr. Madhav Chavan and Farida Lambay to bring education to children in the slums of Mumbai, India. It has since grown into one of India's largest education NGOs, running widely evaluated programmes to ensure children are in school and learning well.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in UAE
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 37

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Pratham has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
  • Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 36 education charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore UAE data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Pratham is an education nonprofit based in Dubai, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Pratham has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in UAE is 37/100.

Pratham is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Pratham is classified as an Education organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Pratham is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Pratham is a non-governmental organization focused on providing quality education and skills training to children and young people across India. It approaches education as a shared societal effort, building partnerships between government, the corporate sector and citizens. Its programmes have been supported by major national and international companies and by multilateral foundations and agencies. The organization works toward the goal of every child being in school and learning well. Pratham is an education organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1995.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in UAE

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 36
Health 16
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Most common causes in UAE

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

International Development 59
Education 37
Vocational Training 27
Human Rights 26
Health 22
Children 18
Disaster Relief 14
Research 14
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1995
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Pratham

What is Pratham?
Pratham is a education non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. Pratham is a non-governmental organization focused on providing quality education and skills training to children and young people across India. It approaches education as a shared societal effort, building partnerships between government, the corporate sector and citizens. Its programmes have been supported by major national and international companies and by multilateral foundations and agencies. The organization works toward the goal of every child being in school and learning well.
When was Pratham founded?
Pratham was founded in 1995.
Where is Pratham located?
Headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Pratham trustworthy?
Pratham has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Pratham's website?
http://www.pratham.org/
Are donations to Pratham tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.