300M-Katha Donates 3,000 Books Worth Lakhs to Top 100 Partners, Impacting 10,000 Children

NEW DELHI, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 300M-Katha, a leading nonprofit organization promoting literacy and storytelling, has generously donated 3,000 books worth over ₹6.5 lakhs to its top 100 partners, aiming to impact up to 10,000 children across India. This initiative is supported by Gerson Lehrman Group India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. ('GLG').  GLG is the world's leading insight network, bringing decision makers the insight it takes to get ahead. GLG's network of experts is the world's largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, with thousands of new experts recruited every week.

Kiran Tiwari, the Co-Founder from Upkram Educational Foundation, expressed their gratitude, stating, "We are thrilled to receive these high-quality books from 300M-Katha. They are engaging and fun for the children and teach essential life values and skills. We believe these books will significantly enhance our learning programs and help instill a love for reading in the hearts of thousands of young minds."

These donated books feature an 'invisible curriculum' centered on Gender-Equity-Earth-Kindness (GEEK), subtly teaching children essential values and life skills. In addition, 300M-Katha's innovative StoryPedagogy and ASBL have positively impacted millions of children by integrating stories into the curriculum, promoting active learning and critical thinking.

Rajesh Soundararajan, Chief Executive Officer of 300M-Katha, said, "We are delighted to collaborate with our partners to bring the joy of reading to thousands of children in India. Our award-winning books, beautifully illustrated by renowned artists, and written by acclaimed authors, inspire children to develop a lifelong love of reading and foster their imagination. We believe these books, combined with our unique StoryPedagogy and Active Story-Based Learning (ASBL) approach, can transform how children learn and grow."

300M-Katha's donation demonstrates the organization's commitment to promoting literacy and storytelling among children, empowering them to become change-makers and lifelong learners.

For more information on 300M-Katha and their initiatives, please visit their website www.300m.in  

About 300M-Katha:

300M-Katha is a nonprofit organization promoting literacy, storytelling, and active learning among children in India. Their innovative StoryPedagogy and Active Story-Based Learning (ASBL) approaches integrate stories into the curriculum, fostering imagination, critical thinking, and social values. With a focus on Gender-Equity-Earth-Kindness (GEEK), 300M-Katha aims to empower children to become change-makers and lifelong learners.

For more information, please visit www.katha.org   

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