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Museum of Digital Society
Learning to Serve Meaningfully Digital is a 21st Century tool of communication, media, business, governance, activism and social norms. Digital isn’t merely technology—it’s life, a medium, innovation, and marketing. Yet, critical questions arise: who controls and benefits from this digital existence? Whose narratives remain unheard? However, the larger society is constantly being left out or […]
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Applications for the MIL Fact-Checking Course is now Open!
We invite all SoochnaPreneurs to apply for a comprehensive Media Information and Literacy (MIL) course. This capacity-building program is designed to equip SPs with the knowledge and tools to tackle misinformation and disinformation in their local contexts. The course will help participants understand how to combat threats such as financial fraud, religious and cultural misinformation, and […]
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Unveiling Dalit Voice Web Portal
Dalit Voice was a political magazine based in Bangalore, India, known for its forthright advocacy on behalf of persecuted nationalities denied human rights. Founded in 1981 by VT Rajshekar, a former journalist with the Indian Express, Dalit Voice became the largest circulated Dalit journal in India. ‘Unveiling Dalit Voice Web Portal’ was a meet of […]
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Digital Artisans of India Award 2023-24
India’s artisan community, numbering over 200 million, surpasses the population of all but six countries worldwide. This vast republic of artisans constitutes a pillar of India’s cultural and economic heritage, enriching traditions through diverse crafts and practices. The handloom industry, with 23.77 lakh looms and employing 3,522,512 workers, predominantly women, underscores its significance as the […]
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DEFDialogue S04 E03: Revival of the Vanishing Lepcha Language in the 21st Century
Lepcha language is a language spoken by the Lepcha people in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. Despite several spirited attempts to preserve the language, Lepcha has already effectively been lost in most places. Gideon Tasa, a linguist joins us in a conversation about his attempt to revive, popularise, and mainstream the language.
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DEFDialogue S04 E02: Breaking Gender Stereotypes: Empowering Vulnerable Communities
Ataiya Bano, DEF’s SoochnaPreneur from Bharatpur, Rajasthan shares her story of hardships, struggle, resilience and success. Coming from a region known for its backwardness, Ataiya fought against all odds to not only fight for her freedom but also to serve and uplift her community.
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DEFDialogue S04 E01: Digitally Empowering Weavers & Artisans to Become Self-Reliant
Join this conversation between Pallavi Chamarty, a researcher, and Osama Manzar – Founder & Director, Digital Empowerment Foundation. According to official estimates, India is home to 7 million artisans. However, data from unofficial sources indicate that the artisan strength is as high as 200 million. Only 34% of artisans earn consistent wages.
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Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on Shaping the Global Digital Compact
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 […]
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digitALL: Access to Right & Rights to Access
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 […]