Community Network for Social Good

This year’s annual community network exchange was organised on 15th,17th and 21st November online with a specific focus on Community Networks for Social Good. Community Networks is the use of networking technologies by, and for, local communities providing a sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in underserved urban, remote, and rural areas…

Community Network for Social Good

This year’s annual community network exchange was organised on 15th,17th and 21st November online with a specific focus on Community Networks for Social Good. Community Networks is the use of networking technologies by, and for, local communities providing a sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in underserved urban, remote, and rural areas…

It’s All About Perception

“I’d feel included if others around create such an environment,” says Aftab. This is his story of change. Aftab is from the capital of Jharkhand– Ranchi. He was diagnosed with polio in his childhood and struggles to walk without crutches. Despite the circumstances, he feels blessed to have friends, teachers and family who always support,…

Ensuring the Right to Live

The socioeconomic index of people with disabilities isn’t very encouraging in India, it worsens in case of people from marginalized background. Sudama is an example of that, in the past he faced many hardships, couldn’t find a stable source of income, didn’t have a social status and people always looked at him with pity. Sudama…

Embracing Abilities

Pratap is a true inspiration for people with disabilities and others. Once a school dropout, he now holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Applications. His mother always encouraged him to pursue his studies and build a career. When he was in class 8, he had to leave school. The school infrastructure was ill-equipped and teachers…

Breaking the Stereotype

Livelihood is critical to combating poverty, especially for people with disabilities. Dalima Kumari lives with her family in a small village in Bihar. Dalima grew up as an ambitious girl who wanted to work. Her disability was not the only hurdle to cross; being a girl had its challenges. When she wanted to complete her…