By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: February 19, 2024 Mansi Choudhary, a student from the Ramnagar Centre, is currently in Class 11 and a proud DIGI-LAMP Scholar. Her journey into digital literacy began in 9th Standard when she enrolled in digital literacy classes with only basic knowledge of computers. However, through these sessions, she gained…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: February 19, 2024 “Digital ecosystem has a huge potential to accommodate healthcare facilities which can enable access to basic medical attention in remote places where enough in-person consultations are hard to find. Especially in India, this can prove to be a boon as a vast majority of the rural…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: February 19, 2024 Haseena Bano, a resident of Rampur Bhawanipur, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, had always struggled to make ends meet. Accessing healthcare seemed impossible, and the thought of borrowing money during a medical crisis was deeply distressing. Everything changed when a DEF Social Entrepreneur (SoochnaPreneur) from the Smartpur Spoke…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: February 19, 2024 The Digital Empowerment Foundation is dedicated to connecting communities by advancing their technological capabilities. DEF works tirelessly to provide modern technology to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Recognising that technology serves more than just communication needs, DEF believes it is a powerful driver of transformative…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: January 23, 2024 Ooty, a popular hill station in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, is the first choice of many tourists. This place is home to the Toda community, where Vinoda, our cluster coordinator, a part of the Toda tribe lives. Her life revolves around the traditions of…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: January 23, 2024 In the Aisbagh village located in Jiagunj block of Murshidabad district, Sonali Das, 35-year-old woman entrepreneur was already creating beautiful jewellery for five years. Nonetheless, due to her ability and hardwork, Sonali failed to establish her business succeed because there were hardly any customers for handicrafts…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: January 23, 2024 On January 9, 2025, the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) organized a key workshop on digital inclusion and emerging technologies at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New Delhi. The event brought together stakeholders from across sectors, focusing on strategies for digital resilience and inclusive transformation,…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: January 23, 2024 Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) champions digital inclusion and data justice in India. They bridge the digital divide, ensuring underprivileged communities access essential resources like education and healthcare. DEF advocates for responsible Aadhar usage, promoting access while safeguarding privacy. Recognizing the growing importance of data literacy, DEF…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: January 23, 2024 In the digital age, the rapid proliferation of technology has brought about numerous opportunities, but it has also introduced new risks, especially for individuals in rural areas with limited digital awareness. This case study focuses on Poonam, a resident of Batesra village in the Ramgarh block…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: January 23, 2024 Requiem for Justice 2024: A Confluence of Advocacy, Art, and Empowerment The Requiem for Justice 2024, held from September 19 to 22 in Amsterdam, was an inspiring event where the worlds of art and advocacy converged to address global challenges in freedom of expression, cultural preservation,…