Rekha and Rizwan Koita awarded the Forbes India Leadership Award for Grassroots Philanthropists

February 2025- Forbes India awarded the 2025 Forbes India Leadership Award for Grassroots Philanthropists to Rekha and Rizwan Koita. The award recognizes individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing social challenges in healthcare, education, and development initiatives through sustainable change. We are grateful for this award and thank all our partners and collaborators who play such a critical role in driving all our initiatives.

Koita Foundation and ILSS signed an MOU to launch the Koita Centre for Digital Transformation (KCDT)

February 2025- Koita Foundation and ILSS signed an MOU to launch the Koita Centre for Digital Transformation (KCDT). It will drive digital adoption in India’s social sector. KCDT will provide SSOs with training, expert guidance, and technology resources through the Digital Transformation for Social Impact (DTSI) Program and Digital Toolbook for Social Impact (DiTSI). It will create a collaborative ecosystem to support SSOs in their digital journey.

Enhancing Teaching with Smart Tools

January 2025- India Development Review (IDR) has published an anecdotal article of a day in the life a teacher coach that works with CEQUE. It follows Ketan’s workday emphasising how technology is enabling him to do his job the best he can. The article is a first-hand account by Ketan talking about how the Seekhe Sikhaye application has helped him be more efficient at his role. The app digitizes coaching efforts by tracking teacher progress, scheduling classroom visits, and providing structured feedback. The app also includes video resources that demonstrate best teaching practices, helping teachers refine their skills beyond in-person coaching. By ensuring data-driven decision-making, the app allows district managers and coaches to monitor progress, optimize teacher visits, and provide real-time support.

The CEQUE teacher coaching model is transforming the professional development landscape for government school teachers by combining technology with personalized mentorship. It not only empowers teachers with better pedagogical tools but also enhances their confidence and motivation, ultimately improving learning outcomes for students in underserved communities.

KF December 2024 Newsletter

December 2024- Half yearly newsletter of Koita Foundation.

2024 was an action-packed year at Koita Foundation, driving tech transformation for NGOs and advancing Digital Health. We launched the ILSS Digital Transformation Program, new NGO apps, and saw FMCH & Madhi featured in IDR. On Digital Health, we achieved India’s first 100 NABH-accredited hospitals under Digital Health Standards, established the RSSDI-KCDD, launched HIS/EMR Standards with NABH, signed MOU to implement NCG empanelled EMRs in NCG hospitals and expanded academic programs with KCDH.

The ILSS Digital Transformation for Social Impact Program

December 2024- The first cohort of the ILSS Digital Transformation for Social Impact Program just concluded with a panel on funding digital transformation and a pitch fest, where six NGOs were selected for extended mentoring. 2 new cohorts are already in the pipeline. The highlight was a compendium, DiTSI that was released as a technical guide for NGOs and their leadership looking to drive impact powered through technology. This toolbook contains digital tools and tech, directory of service providers, resources to articulate needs and further guidance on implementation and budgeting.