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, […]
Calling all witches and wizards! Your magical presence is requested at the Harry Potter Fan Meet, a gathering where fans of the enchanting world of Harry Potter come together. Join us at Heritage House on the 22nd of July at 4 PM for an unforgettable experience. Soar through the skies and make a grand entrance […]
A theatrical adaptation of Saadat Hasan Manto’s story Shahid – Saaz is a sharp satirical look at the post-partition era when people were swayed by the idea of sacrifice and martyrdom even as they struggled to adapt to a new national identity. The immense loss of life and property resulted in poor migrants living at the […]
“The Digital Swaraj Fellowship (DSF) Orientation Workshop, held at The Heritage House, Mysore from 1st to 7th July 2023, was a transformative experience designed to prepare participants for their journey towards Digital Swaraj. The workshop was jointly organized by Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) and Travellers’ University (TU), aiming to introduce fellows to the Digital Swaraj Fellowship, foster connections […]
A two-day introductory movement workshop will be held on July 1 and 2 by Deepanwita Roy, a thought-provoking choreographer, dancer, performer, and educator. The workshop is open to anyone interested in exploring movement and cultivating a greater awareness of their body and surroundings. Designed to be inclusive and accommodating to participants from diverse age groups […]
After all, Tea is the second most preferred beverage worldwide, second only to water. A 2021 statistic pegs the global production of tea at almost 6 million tonnes (5,966,467 to be exact) a year. Although a slightly older statistic, this infographic by IIP using the 2011-12 NSS data puts a +91% preference for tea over […]
As Osama Manzar, the director of DEF reminded us, data is costly. We might not think so with our monthly recharges in an urban setting, but for a lot of rural India, even a photocopy machine is kilometres away, divided by access, gender, and expenses of travel and day of lost wage. This is what […]
Community Network Xchange (CNX) entered its seventh year in 2023. Community Network Xchange Asia Pacific was first organized in 2017, with a focus on bringing together community network practitioners and enthusiasts of community-driven Internet connectivity to exchange ideas and serve as catalysts for the grassroots connectivity movement. This year’s CNX was a collaborative effort by […]
Digital Empowerment Foundation and Ashoka Law for All are delighted to invite you to celebrate together “digitALL: Access to Rights & Rights to Access”, a 20-year journey through Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), a nonprofit organisation founded by senior Ashoka Fellow, Osama Manzar. We invite you to join us, experience DEF’s intimate journey through art, music, and […]