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SDG Awards 2024

Finalist Profile

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Finalist Profile

Giftolexia Solutions Private Limited

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Giftolexia
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  • Company Type: Education
  • Founded in 2017
  • Located at India
  • Employees: 2-10

SDG Awards 2024

Category - SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
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Local Impact: Provides specialized education for dyslexic children, promoting inclusivity and reducing educational disparities.

➜ Local Impact: Provides specialized education for dyslexic children, promoting inclusivity and reducing educational disparities.
➜ Regional Impact: Trains teachers across regions to foster inclusive classrooms, enhancing educational equity.
➜ Scalability: Utilizes tech-driven screening tools to expand services, ensuring broader access to early identification.
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1. What is the local impact your organization has achieved regarding your selected SDG? (No Word Limit)

Giftolexia is at the forefront of addressing SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by creating inclusive educational solutions for children with learning disabilities. Through the development of deep technology-enabled screening tools, Giftolexia works to bridge the gap for students at risk of being left behind, ensuring equal opportunities for academic success. Our innovative approach to early identification of learning disabilities helps break down systemic barriers to education for marginalized children. By screening over 5000 students across 3 states and in 4 languages, we are driving equitable access to timely interventions, supporting over 15,000 individuals including students and their families. This ensures that children who may otherwise be overlooked receive the support they need to thrive in the classroom. Giftolexia's efforts have been especially impactful in low-resource settings. In Kerala, as part of the JanCare Award by BIRAC and Nasscom Foundation, we developed a smart-screen solution to make our technology accessible in areas where advanced infrastructure is lacking. Our screening efforts in Kannada, Marathi, English, and Malayalam empower children to overcome linguistic and geographical barriers to education. Teacher training plays a critical role in our mission to reduce inequalities. By training over 4000 teachers across 4 states and 5 languages, we have indirectly impacted 400,000 students, equipping educators with the tools and knowledge to foster inclusive classrooms. This builds long-term capacity for addressing diverse learning needs within schools. Our Early Signs Checklist and Early Learning Programs—offered in 8 languages—further extend access to free resources for early identification and intervention, levelling the playing field for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. By creating equitable educational opportunities and empowering schools and teachers, Giftolexia is actively contributing to reducing inequalities and fostering a more inclusive learning environment for all. Through innovation, we ensure that every child, regardless of their challenges, has the opportunity to succeed.

2. What is the global impact your organization has achieved regarding your selected SDG? (No Word Limit)

Giftolexia’s journey toward creating a global impact has been marked by its innovative approach to supporting children with learning disabilities (LD) and its continuous efforts to raise awareness and provide solutions on a worldwide scale. As a recognized World Economic Forum (WEF) Technology Pioneer and a key partner in the Edison Alliance, Giftolexia is leading global conversations around inclusion in education through technology. By joining forces with internationally renowned organizations, Giftolexia is expanding its reach and creating a strong awareness around the challenges faced by children with LD. Our exploration of collaborations with Project HOPE, a global health and humanitarian organization, aims to further enhance our efforts to bring equitable solutions to children who often fall behind due to their learning disabilities. International recognition has also come from Hello Tomorrow, based in Paris, France, where Giftolexia was acknowledged for its innovative approach in addressing learning disabilities. This recognition is instrumental in amplifying our mission across borders and engaging with stakeholders who are equally committed to inclusive education. One of our standout global collaborations has been with NoticeAbility, a nonprofit organization based in USA, that focuses on empowering children with learning disabilities. Together, we are bringing their unique entrepreneurship program to India, tapping into the inherent strengths of children with LD—innovation and entrepreneurship. This partnership not only provides students with a platform to excel but also helps in shifting the narrative around learning disabilities from challenges to unique strengths. Through these international partnerships and recognitions, Giftolexia is not only scaling its solutions globally but also fostering a deeper understanding of learning disabilities and how children with LD can thrive in supportive, innovative environments.

3. What is the scalability of your innovation and how do you plan to achieve it? (No Word Limit)

Scalability and sustainability Giftolexia’s screening solution is designed with both scalability and sustainability at its core. Giftolexia’s solution is AI-driven, and it can be easily scaled across multiple regions without the need for extensive infrastructure. The modular design of the system allows it to be deployed in low-resource settings using either digital or non-digital screens, ensuring that schools with limited technology can still benefit from early screenings. Moreover, the screening tool supports multiple languages, including orthographically transparent languages (like most Indian languages) and opaque languages (such as English), making it adaptable for use in different linguistic and cultural contexts. The 7-minute screening time per student and minimal dependency on specialized personnel further enhance scalability, allowing mass screenings to be conducted quickly and efficiently. By minimizing reliance on expert intervention and repurposing a vertigo detection equipment we have optimized out cost and efforts judiciously. Portability and ease of use of our set up and tool ensures that it can be operated by school staff or volunteers, reducing long-term operational costs. The system’s data-driven approach enables continuous updates and improvements, ensuring that the solution evolves with advances in technology. The use of cloud-based analytics ensures that data can be securely stored and accessed. Our screening is technology enabled and reduces use of valuable resources like paper and electricity and other resources required to carry out lengthy pen and paper screenings. Screening is conducted in schools or PHCs reducing the need for parents to travel to a faraway clinic. The set up is portable and can screen over 50 students in a day. One set up can be shared by nearby PHCs reducing cost and wastage of resources. In addition to SDG 10, SDG 4 -Quality Education and SDG 12 -Responsible Consumption and Production - Scope 4 emissions, also known as avoided emissions

4. What is your organization’s unique strategy for using technology to achieve your selected SDG? (150 Words Limit)

Giftolexia is harnessing the power of deep technology to address SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, focusing on children with learning disabilities (LD). By developing AI-enabled screening tools in multiple languages, Giftolexia ensures early identification of students at risk, helping to bridge educational gaps for marginalized groups. These tools enable early interventions, ensuring that children with LD can achieve better learning outcomes, irrespective of their socio-economic or geographic background. Our solutions are tailored for low-resource settings, utilizing smart screens and accessible technology to ensure scalability across diverse environments. Additionally, through partnerships with government bodies, schools, and NGOs, we deliver teacher training and inclusive strategies, empowering educators to support all students equally. Giftolexia’s global partnerships and collaborations further amplify its impact, creating a more inclusive educational system that reduces disparities and fosters equal opportunities for children with learning disabilities across different communities.

5. What challenges did you encounter while working for your selected SDG, and how did you address them? (150 Words Limit)

We encountered several key challenges. The lack of awareness about LD was a significant barrier. To address this, we developed and promoted a free Early Signs Checklist in 8 languages, raising awareness and encouraging early identification of LD. Another challenge was the social stigma surrounding LD, with misconceptions often leading to delayed diagnosis or no diagnosis at all. We conducted teacher training programs for over 4000 teachers across 4 states, emphasizing inclusive classroom strategies and breaking down stigmas through education. We have created Myth Busting videos and conduct online and offline webinars for college students, parents and teachers to create the right awareness. We focus on a strength-based approach and not the disability and stigma based one. In low-resource areas, the lack of infrastructure was a major hurdle. We adapted our screening tools to work with smart screens instead of TVs, ensuring accessibility across diverse settings.

6. How did you engage local communities and stakeholders in your work, and what was their feedback? (150 Words Limit)

We have engaged with local communities and stakeholders by forming partnerships with ecosystem partners and local organizations to ensure inclusive education. Collaborating with S.B. College in Kerala, we screened over 250 students in Malayalam and English. Through Brindavan and Zep, we extended our screening efforts to underserved communities, providing crucial support for children with learning disabilities. In rural Karnataka, our work with the Gramanthara Trust facilitated screening of over 700 students in low-resource areas, making our technology accessible to marginalized populations. We also partnered with Vidya Org and local NGOs to train teachers and conduct early reading sessions, which have been instrumental in building foundational literacy skills among their students. We mobilized volunteers and interns from local colleges to scale outreach efforts, raising awareness about learning disabilities and supporting teachers in identifying early signs. This community-centric approach has been vital in creating lasting educational impact.

7. Which organizational skills and resources did you use to deliver goods/services without harming the environment or society? (150 Words Limit)

Giftolexia integrates environmentally conscious practices into its service delivery to minimize its ecological footprint. One of the keyways we reduce environmental impact is by utilizing digital, cloud-based technologies for learning disability screenings. By replacing traditional paper-based methods with AI-driven digital tools, we significantly reduce paper usage and associated waste, contributing to a more sustainable operational model. Additionally, Giftolexia leverages IoT-enabled smart screens in low-resource settings, which not only reduce energy consumption but also eliminate the need for resource-intensive equipment like TVs. This streamlined approach ensures that our technology is accessible and energy-efficient, even in underserved areas. Our reliance on remote training and digital platforms for teacher training programs minimizes travel and associated carbon emissions. This further contributes to reducing the environmental impact while maintaining the effectiveness of our services. Through these efforts, Giftolexia is able to deliver its services sustainably, without compromising the environment.

8. In your view what roles do businesses, governments, and civil society should play in achieving the SDGs, and how can they collaborate effectively? (150 Words Limit)

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires coordinated efforts from businesses, governments, and civil society. Businesses must leverage innovation and resources to create sustainable products and services, driving economic growth while addressing global challenges. Governments play a critical role by setting policies and frameworks that support sustainable practices, offering incentives like grants and tax breaks to encourage impactful work. Civil society organizations bridge the gap between communities, businesses, and governments, ensuring that local needs are met, and inclusivity is maintained in implementing solutions. As part of the Civil 20 during India’s G20 Presidency, I saw firsthand how collaboration between government and civil society can create transformative impact. Startups in the social sector are crucial for advancing these initiatives, bringing innovation and agility to the table. Through public-private partnerships, these sectors can pool resources and expertise to effectively drive progress toward the SDGs, creating a collective impact on society.

9. What advice do you have for individuals or organizations aiming to create positive change and support the SDGs? (150 Words Limit)

For individuals and organizations aiming to create positive change and support the SDGs, the key is to start small but think big. Focus on a specific area where you can make the most impact, whether it's education, health, or sustainability. Utilize innovation and technology to develop scalable solutions that can reach broader communities. Collaboration is crucial, work with governments, businesses, and civil society to align efforts and resources. Building partnerships allows for greater impact and the ability to tackle larger systemic issues. Prioritize sustainability in your initiatives, ensuring that the work you do has a long-term positive effect on both people and the planet. Most importantly, listen to the communities you are serving, engage with local stakeholders, and incorporate their needs and feedback into your solutions. Lastly, stay persistent. Change takes time, but with a focused, collaborative, and inclusive approach, your efforts can contribute significantly to achieving the SDGs.

10. How would winning this SDG Award help you enhance your impact and expand your project? (150 Words Limit)

Winning this SDG Award would significantly enhance our impact by providing the visibility and credibility needed to scale our initiatives. It would allow us to amplify our message, reaching a broader audience and engaging more stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and corporate partners, to further our mission of supporting children with learning disabilities. The recognition would help us attract funding and partnerships, enabling us to expand our work across more regions and languages, making our solutions accessible to underserved communities. It would also open doors to global collaborations, allowing us to adopt sustainable practices and innovative solutions that support SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Winning would catalyse our efforts toward achieving SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 12, promoting sustainable solutions for a more equitable and responsible future.

11. What are your future objectives regarding your selected SDG? (150 Words Limit)

Our future objectives for SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities are focused on expanding access to early learning disability screening and intervention programs for underserved communities. We aim to scale our AI-powered screening tools across more languages and regions, especially in rural and low-resource areas, ensuring that children at risk of learning disabilities are identified early and given the support they need. We also plan to train an additional 10,000 teachers in inclusive education practices, empowering educators to create supportive learning environments for all students. By working closely with government agencies, NGOs, and schools, we will continue to reduce barriers to education for marginalized groups. Additionally, we seek to increase awareness and reduce the social stigma around learning disabilities through community engagement programs. Our goal is to create an equitable education system where every child, regardless of their background or challenges, has the opportunity to thrive.

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