Digital Literacy
Shree Shakti Consciousness Foundation is working towards bridging the digital literacy gap in India
What We Do ?
Democratizing the use of technology for all. Through carefully curated material which is in line with Government approved course curriculum and addresses the use of everyday technology, SSCF strives to create digital native communities at the grass root level. We partner with various NGOs to train primary and secondary school children from villages around Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in the use of computers. We have created 6-month long program which introduces children to endless possibilities by laying the foundation in accessing the digital world.
Why SSCF Started The Digital Literacy Program?
Over the course of the previous decade, we have seen a rapid adoption of digital technologies in almost all aspects of life. From everyday needs such as ordering groceries, to financial transactions and even accessing healthcare remotely. The challenge that we today face as a society though is that while there has been rapid digital transformation, the speed of adoption of technology has not been the same across the board.
When we visited the marginalized communities, we learnt that school children and impressionable minds used cyber cafes to learn the use of computers. We were shocked to find that minors were using the internet for accessing inappropriate material. Without proper guidance and someone to show the true power of digital, large sections of the future of the country were not being afforded a fighting chance to compete with the more privileged sections of society.
What SSCF Found
Children had little to no working knowledge about computers
Most did not understand what the internet is
Children could not operate basic applications like Word, PowerPoint and Excel
How SSCF Acted
Digital Literacy Classes themed around United Nations SDG to make children aware of the future the world is striving towards
Imparting civic sense and making children aware of their Rights and duties as model citizen through internet search driven projects
Our students are aged between 10-17 years and come from all walks of society
Our teachers are seasoned IT professionals with over 15+ years of experience and industry stalwarts in their respective fields.
SSCF’s Impact
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Featured Events
Early Fight against Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
Sunday, August 09, 2020
In the midst of the early chaos caused from the recent introduction and spread of Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 in India, SSCF, while following all social distancing norms conducted a special camp for its adopted community in Sala Pur Khera Village. The event saw hundreds coming out to procure SSCF’s COVID Relief Kit comprising of Multivitamins, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin C and Face Masks while following social distancing protocols with the assistance of SSCF’s dedicated team of volunteers. The batches which came seeking aid were also made aware of the special importance of hand hygiene, which was being taught all along, during the pandemic and on how it was an excellent precaution to keep the virus at bay.
Children of Pratyek
Sunday, October 13, 2019
SSCF reserved one day of its regular schedule, in which monthly medical camps were conducted for the patients of Salapur Khera Village, to run a routine health check for children of Pratyek who are imparted education under SSCF’s Digital Literacy Program (#FightingChance). Over 100 young adolescent children were first examined and thereafter prescribed and dispensed with multi vitamins to boost immunity. The children thoroughly enjoyed the excursion and some even showcased their talents, including beat boxing, to the SSCF family. Later in the day, volunteers of SSCF, along with the doctors, also conducted sessions on creating awareness among the children on the importance of maintaining strong mental health and the importance of how not to succumb to peer pressure which led to experimentation with the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco. The closing of the medical camp saw the children have their fill of the wholesome scrumptious lunch prepared by SSCF, under its Community Nutrition Program, after which they returned back to St. Columba’s School.
