FROM DEF ON THE FIELD
Lakshmi Devi’s Resilient Journey: From Deception to Empowerment
Lakshmi Devi was just another woman living in the calm, rural village of Buti in Senha Block, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. She lived a basic and honest life, doing her best to support her family. But it all changed when a stranger visited her community and offered her what appeared to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The man promised Lakshmi a brand-new automobile… Read More
A Beacon of Hope and Empowerment
Ayesha Sultana exemplifies the power of resilience and determination in challenging societal perceptions of disabilities. She demonstrates that it is not the physical limitations but the judgments of society that present the actual obstacles. Coming from Singhee Gram Panchayat in Birbhum, West Bengal, Ayesha’s journey is a testament to her incredible strength and indomitable spirit. Read More
FROM DEF THINK TANK
Navigating Through Digital and Social Realities: Stories of Struggle, Hope and Resilience
The book is a powerful collaboration between the Digital Empowerment Foundation and Youth Ki Awaaz, capturing the lived experiences of India’s youth as they navigate the digital landscape.
ICT for Empowering Accessibility/Inclusion: The Impact of Digital Integration on the Lives of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
This report, a collaborative effort between Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) and Broadband India Forum (BIF), documents the transformative role of ICTs and digital integration on over 300 PwDs.
Artists Impressions on Algorithm, AI and Platforms Accountability
This small book is a compilation of artistic impressions capturing the experiences of the current generation— navigating algorithm-driven apps, programs, and platformization, all without accountability.
VISUAL STORY TELLING FROM THE COMMUNITIES
Safeguarding Rural India through Critical Digital Literacy Program
Through the “Safeguarding Rural India through Critical Digital Literacy” program, we’ve reached over 131,440 community members across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Our goal through this initiative was to enhance the skills of individuals and communities in rural India to analyse digital content and platforms effectively.
Transforming GI Destinations: A Digital Revolution in Tamil Nadu
The Digital Cluster Development Programme for Geographical Indication Destinations (DCDP-GI) is a groundbreaking initiative by the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), in partnership with Futuremakers by Standard Chartered. Launched with the goal of empowering artisans, youth, and women, the program focuses on equipping them with essential digital skills that drive economic growth, cultural preservation, and sustainable development in Geographical Indication (GI) rich regions of Tamil Nadu.
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WHAT ARE WE DISCUSSING
Disability & Data Protection for Digital Inclusion
The IGF 2024 inter sessional work and the 19th annual IGF meeting was planned within the overarching theme “Building our Multi Stakeholder Digital Future”.
Celebrating Ethical AI Innovations
The Just AI Awards 2024, launched by the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) in partnership with the Government of Telangana’s Emerging Technologies Wing, T-Hub, MXR World, World Summit Awards, Commons Collective, and MediaNama, aimed to recognise AI innovations that uphold ethical principles and promote social good.
KNOW ABOUT OUR PROJECTS
Uttarakhand Wireless Aid Community Network
The Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) is implementing the Uttarakhand Wireless Aid Community Network to provide resilient internet infrastructure in ten disaster-prone villages of Uttarakhand, India.
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Media Information Literacy Initiatives
The Humara MIL Kit for the Multiverse of Digital Fallacies is a part of Digital Empowerment Foundation’s Media and Information Literacy (MIL) initiatives to enable people to interpret and make informed judgments as users of information and media, as well as to become skillful creators and producers of information and media messages in their own right.
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