The EdZola Chronicle
Updates from EdZola, quarter by quarter.
Stories, launches and lessons from building technology with nonprofits. Read a full edition, or browse the highlights across the year. For everything else we are up to, see Updates.
Editions
Highlights from 2026
Six Years of EdZola
When we look back at our journey, we think about what changed because of the systems we built. A child’s information stayed visible instead of getting lost in a…
Making Data Protection Readiness Easier
From a 15-minute conversation to a practical compliance roadmap
Listening at Scale with Zolabs
Moving from an initial idea to a practical use case
Let’s Listen to Everyone
What happens when someone has something important to share but cannot complete a web form? Our latest blog explores how Voice AI can help organisations hear from people…
Documenting the Real Journey Behind Digital Transformation
We launched Impact Dialogues by EdZola to bring the real experiences behind digital transformation into the open. In the first edition, Sajidali Pathan, Chief of Digital…
A Spontaneous Plan and a Conversation Worth Continuing
Chai with EdZola brought together people from across the socialimpact sector for an informal conversation in Pune. The discussion covered responsible AI, program…
Can AI Truly Understand the Reality of Indian Classrooms?
At Kalvi Kural 2026, organised by the Madhi Foundation, Akshay joined voices from civil society, government, Tech4Good and governmentschool teachers to explore the role…
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Learning Across Samaaj, Sarkaar and Bazaar
At Charcha 2026, Akshay and Shubham joined leaders and practitioners from civil society, government and business to discuss some of India’s most complex development…
Learning Directly from Organisations and Sector Leaders
Across Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune, we connected with People4Good, ILSS, Tapasya, Mudita, TRRAIN, and members of the Chevening and wider developmentsector…
Strengthening TRRAIN's core program systems
Building stronger compliance and trust into everyday program operations
Mudita Student Scholarship Program
One connected journey from application to scholarship disbursement
Atma: Payroll, HR, Expense, and Recruitment
Connecting the operational backbone behind the mission
ZolaShield Goes Live
Helping organisations understand where they stand and what to do next
AI Coaching and Facilitation for Nonprofit Leaders
Helping leaders navigate AI without being overwhelmed by it
AI Hackathons, by EdZolans
Practising before we preach
Zoho Wallet Credits for Nonprofits
Through the Built for Impact Program, eligible nonprofits can access Zoho Wallet credits of up to ₹3 lakh in India, €4,500 in Europe, and US$5,000 in the United States.…
From Excel to AI: Building Nonprofit Data Systems
For most organisations, the journey does not begin with AI. It begins with a spreadsheet. Using our MAP framework, Model, Align, and Power with AI, this session showed…
ILSS and KCDT Masterclass
We had the opportunity to lead a masterclass for ILSS and KCDT on “From Excel to AI: Building Nonprofit Data Systems.” It was a chance to exchange ideas with nonprofit…
A Visit from the CRY Team
We welcomed the CRY team to the EdZola office for a working session on the platform we have been building together. The visit gave us an opportunity to review progress,…
Zoho Advanced Partner, 2026
Recognition matters most when it reflects the work, learning, and trust built together over time. We were recognised as a Zoho Advanced Partner for 2026. For us, this…
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