Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Rural Communities | Osama Manzar in conversation with Meenakshi Ramesh

In this thought-provoking episode, we had the privilege of delving into a captivating conversation with Osama Manzar, the visionary founder of the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF). We explored his inspiring journey from transforming India's media houses to becoming a social entrepreneur dedicated to bridging the digital divide in rural areas.

Mr. Manzar shared his deep-rooted passion for empowering communities through digital literacy and access to information. He shed light on DEF's innovative initiatives, such as the Community Information Resource Centres (CIRC), which have brought transformative change to remote areas without internet service. We learned how DEF utilizes partnerships with the government to impart digital literacy and provide connectivity to villages with a predominant minority population, ensuring equality and opening doors of opportunity.

We invite you to visit DEF's website at www.defindia.org to learn more about their incredible work and explore ways to support their initiatives. And don't forget to follow "Out of the Box Talks" on your favorite podcasting platform for more engaging conversations that challenge the status quo and inspire positive change.

DEF's film on The Salt Agariya community from Little Rann of Kutch - https://youtu.be/fq27X8CJLTM