Koita Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2017 by Rizwan Koita and Rekha Koita. Koita Foundation focuses on two key areas NGO Transformation and Digital Health.
Koita Foundation partners with NGOs to help them scale effectively by integrating digital tools and data-driven strategies into their operations. By improving efficiency, expanding reach, and strengthening decision-making, KF enables NGO organizations drive sustainable impact.
KF has worked with over 25 NGOs across healthcare, education, and livelihood, helping them adopt technology for better organizational performance and impact. In addition, the Koita Centre for Digital Transformation (KCDT), established in partnership with ILSS, provides NGOs across India with training, resources, and mentorship to support their digital journey.
Koita Foundation partners with leading academic institutions, hospitals, healthcare technology companies, and NGOs to drive Digital Health adoption in India. KF partnered with academic institutions - IIT Bombay and Ashoka University - to establish centres for Digital Health. KF has established the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology in partnership with the National Cancer Grid, and the Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology in partnership with RSSDI. KF is working on multiple Digital Health initiatives of national scale, including supporting the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) define Digital Health standards, and the National Health Authority (NHA) and MUHS in education and capacity building.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 2024- The Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM) conference, hosted by the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) was held on November 21, 2024, in New Delhi. The event served as a platform for thought leaders and changemakers to discuss strategies for building a resilient and impactful social sector.
Rekha Koita, along with Amit Chandra and Mirik Gogri, were speakers at the plenary, titled, "Philanthropy as a Force for Social Change: Big Bets for the Future". It explored opportunities and challenges in using Big Bets in philanthropy to address important societal challenges and drive sustainable, scalable impact. This included the roles of various stakeholders such as philanthropists, NGOs and government, along with the role of digital technologies in inflecting the pace of societal change in India.