Indo-Global Social Service Society

What Indo-Global Social Service Society does

Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) is a New Delhi-headquartered non-profit society registered under India's Society Registration Act XXI of 1860, founded in 1960 by German development organization MISEREOR. Originally named Indo-German Social Service Society, it served as a grant-disbursement channel for MISEREOR-funded projects until gaining autonomy in the 1980s and rebranding as Indo-Global Social Service Society in the 2000s with a new vision emphasizing direct implementation and thematic expertise. The organization transformed structurally in 2020, abolishing regional structures in favor of a state-based implementation model.

IGSSS operates seven thematic program verticals: Inclusive and Sustainable Cities (urban poverty reduction via the "City Makers" approach), Humanitarian Support and Inclusion (disaster risk reduction and relief), Health/Nutrition/Sanitation, Livelihood and Food Security (including climate-resilient agriculture), Climate Resilience, Youth Empowerment (UYLP/YIELD programs), and Capacity Building. Programs serve vulnerable populations including urban slum dwellers, informal sector workers, tribal communities, Dalits, women, children under six, pregnant and lactating mothers, marginal farmers, and youth. Notable interventions include the Agri-Bio-Panel Heat Insulator Technology pilot with Strawcture Eco that reduces indoor temperatures in Delhi slum houses by 3-4°C, community-led mangrove replenishment targeting 25 hectares, COVID-19 relief reaching 20+ lakh lives, and Farmer Producer Company mobilization with NABARD support. Operational reach extends across 13+ Indian states through 13 regional offices plus the head office, with field execution supported by partnerships with local NGOs, CBOs, and government bodies.

Revenue is generated entirely through institutional grants and CSR funding (HDFC Bank, LIC-HFL, Microsoft, NABARD, MISEREOR, ELRHA, SEEDs India), individual donations, and multilateral agency support. The organization does not sell products or charge for services. It holds all major Indian non-profit regulatory certifications including FCRA, 12A, 80G, and CSR Registration. The 187-person team is led by Executive Director John Peter Nelson under a governing body structure, with state coordinators managing program delivery across each region. The organization has earned recognition including the 2006 Golden Peacock Award for Philanthropy in Emerging Economies, the 2021 India Today Healthgiri Award for COVID-19 healthcare services, and the 2023 Glenmark Nutrition Award (First Runner-Up, Rural category).

Name

Indo-Global Social Service Society

Legal name

Indo-Global Social Service Society

Website

https://igsss.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) is a New Delhi-based non-profit founded in 1960 that implements community development, urban poverty reduction, climate resilience, and humanitarian programs for vulnerable and marginalized communities across 13+ Indian states through direct implementation and a network of NGO/CBO partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding and Grants: IGSSS receives funding from institutional donors including international development organizations, government agencies, and multilateral agencies for implementing development programs
2. CSR Funding: Corporate Social Responsibility contributions from companies for implementing short and long-term development projects
3. Donations: Individual and organizational donations received through fundraising campaigns and donation portals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IGSSS operates a portfolio of thematic community development programs including Inclusive and Sustainable Cities, Humanitarian Support and Inclusion, Health/Nutrition/Sanitation, Livelihood and Food Security, Climate Resilience, Youth Empowerment (UYLP/YIELD), and Capacity Building. The organization directly implements field-level development and humanitarian interventions targeting vulnerable and marginalized communities across rural and urban India.

Product overview

IGSSS is a non-profit organization (not a technology company) offering social development programs and humanitarian initiatives rather than commercial technology products. Their portfolio consists of community development programs across seven thematic areas including urban poverty reduction, climate resilience, livelihoods, health/nutrition, youth empowerment, and humanitarian support. Additionally, they produce knowledge resources including publications, training modules, and research reports available to the public.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Development Programmes A portfolio of thematic programmes covering Inclusive and Sustainable Cities, Humanitarian Support and Inclusion, Health/Nutrition/Sanitation, Livelihood and Food Security, Climate Resilience, Youth Empowerment (UYLP/YIELD), and Capacity Building targeting vulnerable communities across India.
• Publications and Knowledge Resources Downloadable publications including Climate Change Adaptation guides, Disaster Risk Reduction materials, Gender Equity toolkits, Sustainable Livelihood resources, Urban Poverty Reduction studies, and Youth Development materials available as PDFs.
• Online Application System (OAS) Internal vendor management system accessible at oas.igsss.org for partner and vendor registration and management.

Quantifiable outcome

• COVID-19 relief and rehabilitation touched more than 20 lakh lives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SEEDs IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for heat wave resilient houses innovation project, providing implementation support.
• Information and Resources Centre for Deprived Urban Communities (IRCDUC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner for Community Transformation Hub program in Chennai, implementing remedial classes for children of migrant workers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association): Indian women's empowerment and informal-sector workers' organization focused on livelihoods, social security, and urban poverty. Comparable to IGSSS in serving informal workers and urban-poor segments.
• Save the Children India: Child-rights and humanitarian organization delivering health, education, and child protection programs across Indian states. Comparable in scale, donor mix, and grassroots implementation model.
• CARE India: Leading humanitarian and development organization in India focused on women, health, livelihoods, and disaster response. Closely comparable to IGSSS in multi-thematic, multi-state programmatic reach.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Indian rural-development organization with deep programs in climate-resilient agriculture, livestock, and natural resource management. Highly comparable to IGSSS's climate-smart agriculture and rural livelihoods verticals.
• ActionAid India: Rights-based federation working on women's rights, education, and disaster response in India. Comparable to IGSSS in community-led advocacy and state-based implementation structure.
• Oxfam India: Indian arm of Oxfam operating across poverty alleviation, gender justice, and humanitarian response. Directly comparable to IGSSS in thematic focus on inequality, urban-rural development, and multi-state grassroots delivery.
• Pratham: One of India's largest NGOs focused on education and livelihood, with pan-India presence and hybrid donor/CSR revenue model. Comparable in operational scale, governance, and program breadth.
• Smile Foundation: Indian NGO focused on child education, healthcare, and livelihood for underprivileged communities, with pan-India delivery. Comparable to IGSSS in CSR-driven funding model and grassroots operational footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Foundation: Large Indian corporate foundation supporting rural development, health, education, and disaster response with pan-India reach. Comparable in scale and CSR-driven programming, though significantly larger.
• Tata Trusts: India's largest philanthropic foundation funding multi-state development across health, livelihoods, and education. Operates as a grantmaker rather than direct implementer, but competes with IGSSS for CSR and donor mindshare.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/igsss
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/IGSSS
• Facebookfacebook.com/IGSSS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indo-global-social-service-society

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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