Written by Abner Manzar “Arrey baap re! Isme toh upar bhi dikh raha hai (Oh My God! I can see up also in this!)” said Vikas (name changed) one of the children who took part in the virtual reality box making workshop. There was a twinkle in the eyes of the children participating when they […]
A-CODE is an effort of finding ways to enhance collaboration among civil society organizations working in different sectors, and advocating a more pivotal role for the arts in social change. The collective would have several priority issues that cut across the work of civil society organizations and that define and indicate social change. Proposal Request […]
Mission A-CODE believes that artistic expression offers effective values and reasonable opportunities for discussion, criticism, knowledge, experience sharing, imagination, hope and healing; all invaluable tools for individuals and communities to imbibe into the lives they lead. A-CODE aspires to believe that artistic expressions and activities are an integral part of everything that we do and […]
In the challenging scenario in which the girls from rural marginalised communities live -empowerment is a process of change- a personal journey through which the girls get a better understanding of themselves, increasing agency (ability to make choices that will impact their lives) and assets (e.g. physical and mental assets, social networks, financial assets, skills, […]
LUDMILA USHANI HEMACHANDRA Ludmila Ushani is an administrative assistant and operations coordinator, IT instructor and the coordinator for visitors & volunteers at the Foundation of Goodness’ project headquarters and flagship model, the OYOB Centre of Excellence in Seenigama, Sri Lanka. Ludmilla is also an alumni of the Foundation of Goodness’ empowerment programs where she built […]
A-CODE (Art and Collective for Digital Empowerment) is a collective created with the support of various organizations and individuals who are going to work together to find art and expression, culture and heritage. With a larger goal to advocate for the inclusion of arts in social change, our network members use art in various formats […]
Digital Empowerment Foundation, in collaboration with Barefoot College, organized trainings to introduce 52 participants on topics such as digital inclusion and data rights. The vast majority of participaints belong to the age group of 20 to 45 and are the community representatives of their blocks in Ajmer districts of Rajasthan. Before initiating the training, a […]
In the first episode of this season’s DEFDialogues in association with A-CODE we spoke with Ms. Chitranganie Mubarak, a digital society development expert from Sri Lanka who shed light on the massive economic crisis in her country and how people and civil society are protesting and fighting for change.
Rajiv Kumar congratulates the Digital Empowerment Foundation on completing 20 years and has a deep discussion about the future of digital in India.
