By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: February 6, 2024 “He wants to see things change at the ground level and envisions a world where information directly reaches the beneficiary.” Socioeconomic index of people with disabilities isn’t very encouraging in India, it worsens in case of people from marginalized backgrounds. Sudama is an example of that,…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: February 6, 2024 “Balwinder Kaur from Mithiyavas, Rajasthan, overcomes financial despair after her husband’s tragic demise through the assistance of Smartpur Spoke Centres. Guided by coordinator Ikbal Khan, she navigates the KYC process, ensuring the resumption of her delayed pension and exemplifying the transformative impact of community-driven interventions on…
Wishing you all a Happy New Year! As you peruse the recap of DEF’s endeavors from the past year, marvel at the expansion that has reached 26 states in India. DEF has taken its inaugural strides on the ground in Africa. Celebrating a remarkable 21 years, DEF remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering and…
“This is the spot that gets a signal. Apart from this the entire village and in fact the entire island is unconnected” said Mukesh (name changed). Sawariyadigar is a village located on a river island in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra. The village has no access to the world outside; no road, rail, bridge, or even connectivity.
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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…