FOSS (Free and & Open-Source Software) enables access to libre, low-cost, and sustainable solutions and promotes transparency and collaboration.
OUR ALLIANCE
How we achieve it?
How we achieve it?
Advocate FOSS technology adoption in the social sector via hands-on, evidence based showcasing of successful technology implementations.
Capacity and awareness building of FOSS technologies via workshops, training sessions, meetups, and technical demonstrations.
Develop and disseminate educational resources, playbooks and case studies.
Work with tech organisations and vendors to build easily usable, low-maintenance FOSS technologies tailor made for solving recurring problems in social sector organisations.
Engage with broader FOSS, technology, and social innovation communities and showcase opportunities in the social sector.
Here are a few impact stories.
We helped these organizations to adapt FOSS and become more impactful.
CUPA India
cupabangalore.org
Jal Jeevan Mission Assam
Jaldoot Program
Asmita
asmita.org
GuideStar India Forum
forum.guidestarindia.org
Challenge
CUPA faced challenges with decentralised data management, inefficient asset tracking across shelters, and high staff attrition, leading to data loss.
Animal Healthcare
Solution Partner
Solution
A streamlined animal care management system was successfully deployed in 7 centres, with broad user adoption by doctors and van drivers, enabling effective geolocation, and accurate animal health records,inventory and asset management.
Tool used
CUPA India
cupabangalore.org
Animal Healthcare
Jal Jeevan Mission Assam
Jaldoot Program
Sustainability
Asmita
asmita.org
Open source
GuideStar India Forum
forum.guidestarindia.org
Non-profit sector
Tools that creates value
We are a network of organizations united by the vision that Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) can empower citizen sector organizations and communities to create positive impact at scale.
Benefits of FOSS
By adopting FOSS, organisations in the social sector can leverage powerful tools, reduce costs, and contribute to a collaborative ecosystem of technological innovation.
Cost-Effective
Reduces software expenses, especially beneficial for non-profits and small organisations.
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Customizable
Can be tailored to specific organisational needs.
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Transparent
Open code means better security and privacy control.
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Community-Driven
Benefits from continuous improvements by a global community of developers.
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Promotes Innovation
Encourages collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
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Open Source
The source code is openly available, allowing users to study how the software works.