We strive to realize a world where data and digital technology serve people, progress, and prosperity.

Data — how we share, access, manage, and govern it — is becoming the defining frontier for equitable development. As the currency of the information economy, data can be harnessed as a catalyst for inclusive growth, innovation, and equity, or it can become a force that deepens inequality, concentrates power, and erodes public trust.

Our actions today will shape the digital future — for better or worse — for generations to come.

At the Digital Impact Alliance, we lead efforts to ensure our collective digital future is a positive one. Originally incubated at the United Nations Foundation and now proudly housed at Capital for Good, we are a global nonprofit reimagining how data and digital technology can fuel bold solutions to society’s most pressing challenges – from driving sustainable economic growth and inclusive opportunity to mitigating the effects of climate change. Since 2014, we have focused on unlocking Africa’s digital potential to create lasting change — helping countries turn intent into real impact for people and communities.

Our work bridges research, policy, and practice, providing actionable insights, practical tools, and hands-on strategic guidance that equip leaders and decision-makers on the frontlines of digital transformation. In doing so, we help them make informed choices and take concerted action that ensures data creates real value for people, progress, and prosperity.

At the heart of our work are qualities that define not just what we do, but who we are. These values guide how we think, act, and collaborate to drive lasting impact.​

• We are a trusted partner. We know trust is an essential component to achieving success. And, even more so, we know it is not simply gained but nurtured and reinforced over time. We strive to be trusted in all that we do — both as individuals and collectively as the Digital Impact Alliance. This includes working transparently and holding ourselves accountable to our partners, funders, and all those working towards a positive digital future to maintain that trust.
• We act locally and engage globally. We stay close to the needs and realities within countries and across borders, while bringing the strength of global networks, resources, and perspectives to every challenge we take on.​
• We are a learning organization. We learn in everything we do, capturing insights across all our work and sharing those openly with our partners, funders, and the wider community alike. Just as importantly, we internalize those lessons — turning knowledge into practice so that we, and those we work with, grow stronger over time.
• We are big picture thinkers. We are always looking beyond individual projects to envision the broader transformation we want to help catalyze. We thrive on tackling complex challenges and identifying the strategic levers, partnerships, and investments that can unlock scalable, inclusive impact. Our work is guided by a long-term vision: not just solving for today, but shaping the conditions for a more equitable digital future.
• We put people at the heart of everything we do. We are as passionate about realizing a positive digital future for others as we are about shaping it for ourselves. We remain firmly rooted in the belief that data and digital technology can deliver meaningful outcomes for everyone — if people are put at the center of every decision, every system, every step of the way.