A Partnership for Change: ILSS and Koita Foundation Join Efforts to Accelerate Digital Transformation in India’s Social Sector

The

India
Leaders
for
Social
Sector
(ILSS)
and
the

Koita
Foundation
announced
a
strategic
partnership
to
launch
the
Koita
Centre
for
Digital
Transformation
(KCDT),
a
pioneering
initiative
aimed
at
empowering
Social
Purpose
Organizations
(SPOs)
across
India
to
leverage
digital
technologies
for
greater
impact.
 

From
L
–
R:
Archana
Ramachandran,
COO,
ILSS;
Anirban
Choudhury,
Head,
KTDC;
Anu
Prasad,
CEO
and
Founder,
ILSS;
Rekha
Koita
and
Rizwan
Koita,
Co-founders,
Koita
Foundation 
 

The
KCDT
will
serve
as
a
hub
for
digital
transformation
in
the
social
sector,
providing
SPOs
with
access
to
cutting-edge
training
programs,
valuable
resources,
and
expert
guidance.
Given
the
urgency
and
criticality
for
the
social
sector
to
adopt
digital
transformation
and
embrace
digital
effectively
in
a
scaled
fashion,
this
strategic
partnership
will
create
a
one-of-a-kind
institution
to
support
and
accelerate
the
digital
transformation
of
SPOs
across
India.
 

“This
partnership
with
the
Koita
Foundation
marks
a
significant
milestone
in
ILSS’s
journey
to
enhance
long-term
and
sustainable
leadership
within
the
social
sector,”
said

Anu
Prasad,
Founder
and
CEO
of
ILSS.

“KCDT
will
play
a
crucial
role
in
equipping
SPOs
with
the
digital
tools
and
knowledge
they
need
to
thrive
in
the
21st
century.
Our
mission
is
to
drive
digital
transformation
of
NGOs
and
social
enterprises
across
India
and
enable
them
to
serve
beneficiaries
in
a
more
effective,
efficient
and
scalable
manner.”
 

Through
a
comprehensive
suite
of
offerings,
including
the
flagship

Digital
Transformation
for
Social
Impact
(DTSI)
Program,
the
KCDT
will
equip
SPO
leaders
with
the
knowledge
and
skills
across
four
focus
areas.
The
first
is
to
increase
reach
and
inclusivity,
by
enabling
SPOs
to
expand
their
programs’
reach
and
make
them
more
accessible
to
marginalized
communities.
The
second
is
to
cultivate
a
digital
mindset,
wherein
by
embracing
digital
tools,
SPOs
can
advance
their
missions
effectively.
The
DTSI
will
also
facilitate
the
strengthening
of
data-driven
decision-making,
to
enhance
transparency,
accountability,
and
impact
assessment.
And
finally,
fostering
innovation
and
collaboration
to
drive
impactful
partnerships
within
the
social
sector.
 

“We
are
thrilled
to
partner
with
ILSS
to
launch
the
KCDT,”
said

Rizwan
Koita,
Co-founder
of
the
Koita
Foundation.
“I
strongly
believe
that
it
is
by
leveraging
technology
that
SPOs
can
significantly
enhance
their
impact
and
reach.
In
that
sense,
the
KCDT
will
be
a
vital
resource
for
the
sector,
fostering
innovation
and
driving
meaningful
social
change.”
 

Simply
put,
KCDT
will
provide
a
holistic
ecosystem
for
SPOs
seeking
to
leverage
digital
technologies.
From
structured
training
programs
and
knowledge
forums
like
conferences
and
masterclasses,
KCDT
will
spotlight
valuable
thought
leadership
and
industry
best
practices.
It
will
also
generate
valuable
knowledge
products,
including
research
reports
on
sector-specific
digital
challenges.
 

“The
KCDT
embodies
our
shared
commitment
to
empowering
the
social
sector,”
added

Rekha
Koita,
Co-founder
of
the
Koita
Foundation.

“This
is
a
big
step
towards
creating
an
inclusive
and
sustainable
future
for
all.”
 

KCDT
also
offers
the
Digital
Toolbook
for
Social
Impact
(DiTSI)
–
a
comprehensive
digital
transformation
compendium
– including
actionable
resources
such
as
technology
tools
and
service
provider
directories
etc.
to
enable
nonprofits
to
take
the
first
steps
in
their
digital
transformation
journey.
The
DiTSI
platform
will
evolve
into a
dynamic
and
collaborative
DT
Marketplace
for
the
social
sector,
facilitating
information
and
knowledge
exchange,
with
training
courses
and
sectoral
case
studies,
research
papers,
connecting
SPOs
with
resources
like
mentors,
volunteers
to
name
a
few.
 

The
Koita
Foundation
will
provide
significant
financial
support
to
the
KCDT
over
the
next
five
years,
enabling
ILSS
to
develop
and
deliver
high-quality
programs,
conduct
impactful
research,
and
build
a
strong
community
of
practice
for
digital
transformation
in
the
social
sector.
 

“KCDT,
through
market-leading
educational
programs,
knowledge
products
and
platforms
like
DiTSI,
will
make
human-centered
digital
transformation
accessible
and
possible
for
nonprofits,”
said

Anirban
Chaudhury,
Head
of
KCDT.

“We
are
deeply
honoured
and
excited
to
partner
with
Koita
Foundation
in
designing
and
building
KCDT
by
combining
sectoral
context
with
industry
best
practices.”

For
more
information
on
the
Joita
Centre
for
Digital
Transformation,
visit indialeadersforsocialsector.com/koita-centre-for-digital-transformation.

About
ILSS

India
Leaders
for
Social
Sector
(ILSS)
is
a
learning
and
leadership
development
organisation
focussed
on
building
leadership
capacity
for
India’s
social
sector.
Through
a
range
of
programs
across
areas
of
Women’s
Leadership,
Fundraising,
People
Practices,
Board
Leadership
and
Governance,
Digital
Transformation
and
Leadership,
ILSS
equips
crossover
and
sector-grown
leaders
with
the
knowledge,
skills
and
mindset
necessary
to
navigate
the
complexities
of
India’s
social
sector
and
make
a
meaningful
contribution.

About
Koita
Foundation

The
Koita
Foundation,
founded
in
2017
by
Rizwan
and
Rekha
Koita,
empowers
NGOs
and
drives
digital
health
adoption
in
India.
Focusing
on
NGO
transformation,
the
foundation
helps
high-impact
organizations
scale
through
digital
tools
and
data-driven
strategies.
In
digital
health,
it
partners
with
leading
institutions
like
IIT
Bombay,
Ashoka
University,
and
national
bodies
to
establish
centers
of
excellence
and
advance
nationwide
initiatives.
KF
has
supported
over
25
NGOs
across
healthcare,
education,
and
livelihood
sectors.