By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 Empowering Assam’s Tea Tribe & Adivasi Community by Bridging Health and Digital Gaps Through the Community Internet Library Initiative. Originating from colonial times, the Tea Tribe & Adivasi communities of Assam now contribute 53% to India’s tea production. Yet, they faced challenges in health and digital…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 “An inspiring journey of Pappu Kanwar with the Digital Didi program showcases how an empowered woman breaks barriers, empowering women’s health, and harnesses digital tools to uplift her community.” Pappu Kanwar is a SoochnaPreneur (Information Entrepreneur). She has fought with societal barriers to become an entrepreneur…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 “An inspiring Journey of Empowering Bihar’s Community Through Digital Inclusion.” Deepak Kumar, a resident of the serene village of Sukhlahi in West Champaran, Bihar, is a true testament to the transformative power of digital entrepreneurship. Overcoming challenges as a person with disabilities (PWD), he has become…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 “Rajni Kashyap’s remarkable journey from adversity to empowerment, fueled by the SoochnaPreneur program, establishes her digital centre as a transformative bridge between government services and an underserved community.” Rajni lives in a small village where limited resources and opportunities once stifled aspirations, Rajni Kashyap emerged as…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 “Pramod Verma’s dynamic leadership in the Smartpur hub center of Ghazipur uplifts the community through digital literacy, education, and economic empowerment, making him a trusted and transformative force for progress.” Pramod Verma is a resident of Ghazipur, East Delhi running a Smartpur hub center there and…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 “Nisha’s transformative journey through digital literacy empowers her to preserve Sanskrit culture while pursuing higher education, showcasing the inspiring fusion of technology and tradition.” An ambitious 18-year-old, Nisha, is making waves with her unwavering commitment to education and her aspirations in the Ghazipur area of East…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 “Gudiya defies limited access to computer education in her new village, embarking on a journey of determination, online learning, and workshops to broaden her horizons, leading to newfound skills and aspirations for a brighter future.” Nineteen-year-old Gudiya, a student pursuing her BA at Delhi University, found…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 “Bridging West Bengal’s Tea Garden Communities: SoochnaPrenuers Empower Digital Access and Inclusivity, Transforming Lives” In the sprawling expanse of West Bengal’s tea gardens, a workforce of over 4.5 lakh individuals, including 2.62 lakh permanent workers, toil in 330 registered estates across districts such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong,…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: August 29, 2023 From Tirunelveli in the south to Ladakh and Kashmir in the north, DEF has been designing and implementing digital innovations that are providing communities with access to information, entitlements, rights, education, healthcare and finance. With the leaps and strides of digital technologies over the last 20…
“Arrey yaar! Network aa hi nahi raha hai! (oh man there is no network)” groaned Saurabh, my colleague as we started our journey from Turtuk to Leh. The 200 km journey is amongst the most scenic roads I have been on. I was relying on his mobile hotspot since even with two sims I was disconnected.