Nairobi, 19 November 2025 — Pratham USA extends its warmest congratulations to the Broad Institute , the recipient of the 2025 MacArthur Foundation 100&Change award. Their community-centered approach to infectious disease surveillance is already proving transformational across Africa and marks an inspiring step forward in addressing one of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Earlier this year, Pratham was honored to be named a top 5 finalist in the 100&Change global competition for its Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach — a recognition earned from among nearly 900 applicants. While not selected as the final awardee, this milestone affirmed the global relevance, urgency, and impact of foundational learning, and of the TaRL methodology developed and championed by Pratham and its partners.
“Reaching the finalist stage of 100&Change has been a powerful validation of our decades-long effort to ensure that every child can learn,” said Manisha Bharti, CEO of Pratham USA and Global Executive.
Teaching at the Right Level is an evidence-based, cost-effective instructional approach that improves foundational reading and math skills by grouping children based on learning level rather than age or grade. Over the past two decades, it has reached millions of children across India and more than 10 countries in Africa, and is now being adapted in Latin America.
“The opportunity to work closely with our TaRL partners to articulate a bold, long-term vision for foundational learning has been both a deep learning experience and an incredible milestone in itself,” said Manushi Yadav, Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Pratham USA. “This journey has strengthened our shared commitment and sharpened our strategy to bring TaRL to more children, more communities, and more systems around the world.”
All partners – Pratham Education Foundation, TaRL Africa (Empower Learning Africa), Pratham USA, and Pratham International — will continue working with governments, educators, and communities to integrate TaRL into national education systems and reach children most at risk of being left behind.
As education systems around the world confront post-pandemic learning loss and widening inequality, foundational learning remains an urgent and solvable challenge. Pratham is committed to building on the momentum of this moment to ensure every child is not just in school but learning well.
More information about 100&Change, winners, and the finalists can be found at www.100andchange.org
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Pratham envisions a world where every child is in school and learning well. A leading global education non-profit, Pratham delivers high quality solutions to schooling and training challenges through award winning evidence-based programs. With 30 years’ experience of working in India and beyond, Pratham changes the lives of over 5 million children and young people every year.
Pratham’s work has been recognized through major International awards, including the Asia Game Changer Award, the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award, the WISE Prize for Education, the Henry R. Kravis Leadership Prize, the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, most recently the 2018 LUI Che Woo Prize and the 2021 Yidan Prize.
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