By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 Equipping the next generation with the necessary skills to adopt, understand and consequently shape the digital future for all. Across the globe, and particularly within the vibrant landscape of our interconnected world, the task at hand is not merely to keep pace with the ever-changing digital…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 The G20 Conference concluded recently in New Delhi, under India’s presidency with several accolades and a handful of criticism. This week we analyse the event for what it entails for digital public infrastructure. One of the points the preamble of the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 This initiative aims to enable communities to access more economic opportunities. This research project will uncover the realities and possible opportunities for the citizens of Ramgarh and Bokaro. The project aims to study and address economic diversification options in coal-dependent regions of Jharkhand, India as the…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 Poonam goes door-to-door in her village to break the stigma with menstruation. In the village of Batesra in Alwar, Rajasthan, resides Sapita with her parents-in-law, husband and three children. Belonging to a modest family, she is heavily reliant on her husband’s income that comes through working…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 Meena is enabling the women of her community to gain access to safer menstrual practices with a digital intervention. Nestled in the village of Bakhtai ki Chowki, Meena is a resident who lives with her husband and 2 children. Her humble home in the village doubles…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 Danish, a differently-abled youth breaks societal boundaries to not only find livelihood but also serve his community. Danish, a 22-year-old from Kupwara, had been searching for a job since graduating from school. Unfortunately due to the stigma attached to his disability he was unable to secure…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 Jacklin Mary, a resident of Lakshman Rao Nagar, Bangalore was introduced to basic computer operations in her school. Though she gained exposure to computers, she didn’t have one at home so she couldn’t continue her computer education after school. After graduating from school she joined the…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 Muzhgan, a young refugee from Afghanistan took the path of digital literacy to strengthen her resolve. Muzhgan, a 17-year-old girl from Afghanistan migrated to India in 2021 with her family. It was difficult for her to adjust in India as it was a different culture but…
By Asmita Kumari, Pinki Kumari, Sonam Kumari and Chandan Kumar Published on: November 27, 2023 This story has been written by four students of the Veersinghpur Soochna Adhikar Kendra in Uttar Pradesh. Asmita Kumari, Pinki Kumari, Sonam Kumari and Chandan Kumar have narrated their experience at the centre. We came to know about this centre…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: November 27, 2023 Infopreneur Shahida is creating a safer and more inclusive digital environment for her community. Divya got connected to the Digital Empowerment Foundation through Shahida, an Infopreneur working with DEF. Divya’s journey began with her quest for digital literacy. With Shahida’s support she started understanding how a…