Vigyan Shakthi
Vigyan Shakthi – Promotion of ICT for Development
EMPOWER has promoted an E-FORUM called EMPOWER INDIA and has been successfully disseminating information ,news and articles on development especially on HIV/AIDS, filling information on behalf of SIHRN ( South Indian Harm Reduction Network). It is has emerged as one of the key forums for e-mail discussion and a powerful tool for advocacy.
Besides, the organization is planning to set up Village Knowledge Centres along the coastal areas to make available to the fisher folk the ocean information services for weather information, disaster alert and enhance livelihood opportunities. The organization is actively seeking financial support to establish VKC at 5 coastal villages.