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#1/365: “We had absolutely no Internet here. So the first day we got connectivity, it was like a celebration”.
📍Sittlingi, Tamilnadu
@DEFindia is setting up wireless networks to provide access to Internet to unconnected communities. #W4C
#DailyDigitalStory
This has truly been a year of learnings, discoveries, patience, resilience and growth. #DailyDigitalStory has been an anchor guiding me through the year.
#DigitalStoriesOf2023
Documenting 365 stories of change, inspiration and development has transformed me as a development professional and storyteller. Here are 8 moments of 2023 that have altered, shaped and built my reality as a social worker.
#DigitalStoriesOf2023
“This is the spot that gets a signal. Apart from this the entire village and in fact the entire island is unconnected."
Sawariyadigar is located on a river island in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra. It has no access to road, rail, bridge, or even connectivity.
#DEFat21
“Saurabh bhai, Abner bhai, aap log yahan aaye, humein bohot khushi hui'' said Dilip Radya Pawara, a volunteer of AJ and the Sarpanch (village headman) of Sawariyadigar. He showed us the phone stand that the community members had built to access the mobile network.
#DEFat21
@DEFindia in collaboration with @ISOC_Foundation is providing access to the Internet, digital services and digital education to vulnerable communities in #Assam through @internet_roshni
Can you imagine not having access to the Internet? ❌
Many communities are still unable to access the benefits of the digital world.
💪 Learn how we contribute to connecting 32 tea tribe communities in India.
#InternetSocietyFoundation
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@DEFindia works with indigenous communities across India to digitally empower them and enable them to become content producers, not just consumers.
@OsamaManzar
Students in Ziro Valley are engaging with experts and gaining exposure on various sustainable development initiatives from across the globe in an attempt to create a more just and inclusive society. gdip.ngo/3YzHu4r
#IndigenousPeoplesDay @DEFindia
@DEFindia spreading its wings to more remote and underserved communities.
Take a look at a few glimpses of the Digital Empowerment and Social Media sessions held in schools in Bogdang & Tyakshi in #Ladakh today.
Trainers from across India came to talk to children about the potential of Digital Technology.
An innovative approach to education. Do have a read on how communities react to it and the impact it has!
“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.
Read the full blog:- bit.ly/3Fxdga5
#govandiartsfestival
#Thread👇
This #IWD2023, learn how our partner @DEFindia is creating more inclusive communities and closing the digital divide by empowering women—especially in rural, tribal, marginalised, and unreached areas of India.
By @AbnerManzar globaldigitalinclusion.org/2…
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Congratulations @gullyclasses !
(1/2) Thank you @fpjindia for nominating us. Thank you, Jury for selecting us in the top 12 angels of Mumbai. It was a great honor for our @gullyclasses to receive this award.
@poojadesaid @Jksoniias @HumansOfBombay @JoeyEssex_ @vijayVsinghTOI @middayshadab @DEFindia @HTMumbai
Mumbai folks! Come and visit @DEFindia at the Govandi Arts Festival happening from today till the 19th! Come any time between 3 and 9 pm! Witness our approach towards digital education for children!
Read the photo story to go through DEF’s programs that are tailored for rural India - globaldigitalinclusion.org/2…
@OsamaManzar @DEFindia
NEW on @GDInclusion: @AbnerManzar on the incredible progress on bringing half of India online—to access information, education, and opportunities—and the challenges in ensuring the other half is not left behind. globaldigitalinclusion.org/2…
@DEFindia @OsamaManzar @SoniaJorgeICT4D
Do go through this photo story, it encapsulates the digital development story of India - globaldigitalinclusion.org/2…
@OsamaManzar @DEFindia @khanamirullah
To close the digital divide and provide access to information and digital services, @DEFindia works across finance, governance, education, livelihood, and health to empower communities in rural, tribal, marginalised, and unreached areas. By @AbnerManzar globaldigitalinclusion.org/2…
Thank you! globaldigitalinclusion.org/2…
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These programs are helping children from marginalised communities in rural India gain access to open classroom learning.
@DEFindia #STEMEducation
Makerspace & STEM are the two major programs that are running through all digital centres of the DEF at different locations for the development of students in the field of science, technology, & innovation.
#STEM
#Science
#technology
#innovation
#education
I am starting the #DailyDigitalStory from today. Will be sharing one story about digital every day till the end of the year (hopefully). @DEFindia
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I travelled to nearly 200 villages in 15 states in India to document the story of Digital development in India through @DEFindia ‘s work. Posting 10 photographs through the #DigitalStoriesOf2022 series. @OsamaManzar
“Bhagawan garib ko agar paisa de toh saath main insaaniyat bhi de (if God gives wealth to the poor, He should also give some humanity)”
Morning commute conversations.
@OsamaManzar
This is a commendable effort by our team on the ground. I would urge everyone to contribute to this cause.
fundraisers.giveindia.org/fu…
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬- a van that goes village to village to not only spread awareness but also provide digital services at people’s doorstep.
The van is also helping with local aids & covid related services - bit.ly/3wwr5i0
@OsamaManzar @atti_cus #DEFIndia
I met Ram Kripa Kumar in June last year in Bihar. He had just returned home from Gurgaon where he was working as a tailor. He had to leave because of the lockdown; he had no income and he needed to pay rent. His landlord threw him out. #DelhiCurfew #migrantworkers #DelhiLockdown