By Muhammed Bello Buhari | April 24, 2024
Today, we at Digital Grassroots are thrilled to share a significant milestone on our journey towards fostering digital citizenship and amplifying the voices of young people worldwide. We are honored to announce that Digital Grassroots has been selected to join the distinguished Advisory Board of the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI). This collaborative effort, spearheaded by Global Focus, CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, Access Now, and Digital Defenders Partnership, seeks to fortify and uphold inclusive democracy in the digital age.
Last year, an open call resounded, inviting exceptional civil society representatives from the Majority World to steer the course of digital democracy. From a pool of outstanding candidates, fifteen changemakers emerged, each bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to the table. Today, represented by our Founder and Chief Strategist, Esther Mwema, we proudly stand among these visionary leaders, poised to make a tangible difference at the intersection of digital technology, human rights, and democracy.
Esther Mwema expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Being part of the DDI advisory board provides a special opportunity to bring the needs of underrepresented grassroots communities to the center. It’s a great privilege to be among exceptional individuals shaping a tech-enabled democratic future.”
As a member of the Advisory Board, Digital Grassroots is committed to leveraging its expertise and grassroots networks to ensure that the voices, perspectives, and needs of young people from diverse backgrounds are central to the initiatives undertaken by the Digital Democracy Initiative. The Advisory Board will play a pivotal role in identifying needs and proposing paths forward in the intersection between digital technology, human rights, and democracy.
The Advisory Board is a cross-cultural, collaborative, future focused, inclusive, independent, and innovative body, which will ensure the voices, expertise, advice, and insights of Global Majority World civil society actors are a central part of the DDI. With the generous support of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union, we embark on this journey with enthusiasm and determination.
Being part of the DDI advisory board provides a special opportunity to bring the needs of underrepresented grassroots communities to the center. It’s a great privilege to be among exceptional individuals shaping a tech-enabled democratic future. Join us as we champion digital rights and inclusive democracy on a global scale. Together, we can shape a future where every voice is heard, and every citizen is empowered to participate in shaping their digital destiny.
Learn more about the Digital Democracy Initiative and the Advisory Board here.