Top NGOs in India & What They Do
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By Mrityunjay Singh - BLOGS
- Sep 22, 2025
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If you tell me the sector you care about (e.g. children, environment, women, health), and whether you prefer big NGOs or smaller ones, I can suggest the ones that would be the best fit for you.
Top NGOs in India Focusing on Cybersecurity, Digital Literacy & Digital Rights
| NGO | What They Do | Why They Stand Out | Location / Contact Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Frontier Foundation (DFF), Varanasi | Offers cyber crime victim support, public awareness campaigns on cyber threats, school/college seminars, training programs, legal & technical guidance, and runs a 24×7 cyber helpdesk. Digital Frontier Foundation | Newly incorporated (April 2025) but with impressive metrics: 2,000+ cases solved, 600+ lectures, 100+ bugs recovered, 300,000+ volunteers. Registered under ROC-Kanpur. The Company Check +2 Digital Frontier Foundation +2 | Address: D64/52G, Chandrika Nagar, Sigra, Varanasi, UP. Email: info@digitalfrontierfoundation.com ; Phone: +91-6393425251 Digital Frontier Foundation +1 |
| Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), New Delhi | Digital rights advocacy: fights for privacy, transparency, and user freedoms online; works on policy, legal battles (litigation), awareness, and public engagement. Wikipedia | Highly influential in shaping digital rights laws and public policy. Strong reputation for transparency and using digital tools to inform citizens. Wikipedia | Based in New Delhi. Works across India. Website: internetfreedom.in Wikipedia |
| Akancha Srivastava Foundation | Focuses on cyber safety education, empowering youth & communities through digital awareness, especially tackling cyberbullying, online abuse, and harmful content. Wikipedia | One of India’s better-known grassroots organizations in cyber safety. Strong in awareness drives and education rather than technical support. Wikipedia | Based in Maharashtra, but works across India. Wikipedia |
| Digital India Foundation (DIF), Noida / Nationwide | Think-tank focusing on digital inclusion, technology adoption, policy advocacy, digital literacy, innovation incubation. Digital India Foundation +1 | Strong in policy, public research, and bridging gaps between government programs, startups, and public awareness. Does not necessarily focus on cybercrime mitigation but more on enabling environments. Digital India Foundation +1 | Head office: G-46, Sector 3, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Email: contact@digitalindiafoundation.org Digital India Foundation |
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