This was the former finance minister’s announcement four years ago. Earlier this month, although two years delayed, the state of Kerala saw their government launching an initiative called KFON, described “to provide high-speed internet connectivity to all households, government offices, and educational institutions.” KFON is short for Kerala Fibre Optic Network Project. Read More
As we often quote DEF’s founder-director Osama Manzar in repeating this, Data is expensive. Sure, it has gone cheaper and faster than it had over the past two decades, but one’s opinion will change when it is seen as a necessity and not a luxury. In an increasingly connected world, we need to be connected to survive […]
India-level Civil Society Consultation to contribute to the campaign of United Nation’s ‘Global Digital Compact’ with the presence of UN Secretary General’s Office of Envoy on Technology, Dr Amandeep Singh Gill- there will be about 100 civil society organizations and as many community practices from all over India. On 27 October 2022, the President of […]
The Law for All Initiative at Ashoka successfully hosted the “digitALL: Access to Rights & Rights to Access” event on May 4, 2023, at the Bangalore International Center (BIC) in Domlur, Indiranagar. This event marked the celebration of 20 years of the Digital Empowerment Foundation’s (DEF) impactful work in bringing digital access and empowerment to […]
English Hindi English Does Digitalisation Support Women In Mobilising Intellectually and Socially? Digitalisation helps rural women in bridging the existing digital divide by aligning in the global digital inclusion. The digital revolution in India has enormous potential to improve women’s social and economic results. Read More On The Feminist Cause Of Media Literacy And Combating […]
The Festival of Digital Swaraj is a celebration of two decades of relentless efforts in bridging the digital divide and empowering marginalized communities through digital inclusion and access. The Digital Empowerment Foundation is proud to present a grand event in Mysore, commemorating our journey towards Digital Swaraj and our unwavering commitment to creating a digital […]
Immerse yourself in the enchanting symphony of nature’s melodies at our “Sound of Nature” Live Music Session. Join us this Friday, August 18th, at 6:30 PM as we embark on a captivating journey guided by the rhythmic echoes of Naveen’s mesmerizing didgeridoo and the ethereal tones of the hang drum. Accompanied by the harmonious voices […]
Curated by ArtistSpace, this is an intimate event with minimum audience and an acoustic unplugged setup. This event is happening at the most beautiful venue in Mysore – The Heritage House About the event: We have two independent artists, Rahul Khatri and Vishnu Sharma sharing their best original work with you. The event would last […]
Youth Ki Awaaz and Digital Empowerment Foundation recently hosted a writing contest in collaboration with Via News Didi– aimed at spreading awareness around digital rights, safety, and inclusion among the youth especially students in high school and college. Click on the link to read the articles
Date and Time: 6th August 2023, Sunday, 5:00 PM About the Event: Join us on a profound journey to explore the historical and contemporary significance of the Hiroshima Atomic Bombing through an engaging panel discussion, complemented by short films and selected readings. This event aims to commemorate the tragic incident that occurred on August 6, […]