By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: October 11, 2023 “In the village of Ajjipura, Karnataka, Akhil Pasha’s Smartpur-Spoke Centre revolutionised rural life by providing essential services, with his role as a Bank Correspondent of SBI, particularly helping individuals like Girish secure vital insurance coverage, saving them time and money while promoting financial inclusion in rural…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: October 11, 2023 Digital Empowerment Foundation is dedicated to creating a transformative space for vulnerable, marginalised and unconnected communities, enabling them to empower themselves. Our work celebrates the remarkable resilience, unwavering determination, and transformative capabilities of individuals and communities who have triumphed over adversity. They have tirelessly worked towards…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: September 27, 2023 The Festival of Digital Swaraj, held at Heritage House in Mysore on the 23rd and 24th of September, 2023, marked a significant milestone in the journey towards Digital Swaraj—a movement dedicated to creating a digital revolution that ensures equitable access to technology and leaves no one…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: September 18, 2023 “Explore the profound impact of Digital Empowerment Foundation’s nationwide mental health workshops, as they empower communities to transform their lives by shedding light on the often-overlooked topic of mental health and well-being.” To raise awareness about mental health among the youth and community members nationwide, Digital…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: September 18, 2023 “Fulwanti Devi, with her modest income, embraced multiple roles, including being a Digital Didi, to empower her community and herself. Her journey began with selling Smartpads, earning Rs. 700, but it was also about her personal growth and the transformation she brought to her village through…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: September 18, 2023 “Smartpur program has been a great example in helping those involved, from the beneficiaries to the project team, in multidimensional improvement and keeps inducing a drive to serve better.” In recent years, the notion of rural development has evolved; converging itself to governance and digital inclusion.…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: September 18, 2023 “EquallyAble Digital Academy project embarks on a transformative journey, overcoming obstacles to provide education and connectivity in a stunning new location.” In the area of Ziro Valley, located near the Community Health Centre of Old Ziro, an inspiring journey began under the “Digital Academy EquallyAble” project.…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: September 18, 2023 “”In the lush landscapes of West Bengal’s Alipurduar district, the Tasati Tea Garden conceals a hidden struggle, where an underprivileged community of 12,000, primarily from Scheduled Castes and Tribes, battles exclusion, ignorance and deprivation.” In the heart of West Bengal, nestled amidst the verdant beauty of…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: September 18, 2023 “Musavir Rafiq’s journey from computer ignorance in Kashmir’s Renjipora village to becoming a digital enthusiast showcases the transformative power of education and determination.” Musavir Rafiq’s path from not knowing anything about computers in Renjipora village, Kashmir, to becoming a young digital enthusiast is an inspiring story…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: September 18, 2023 “Bandana’s Unbreakable Spirit: Overcoming Disability, Gender Bias, and Loss to Empower Her Community” Life has not been so kind to Bandana. Born with a locomotive disability, her early years were marked by adversity. At the age of 18, she was married off to an older man,…