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About OASIS

By adopting FOSS, organisations in the social sector can leverage powerful tools, reduce costs, and contribute to a collaborative ecosystem of technological innovation.

Mission

To address systemic technological gaps and lack of technological capacity in the social sector through the adoption of FOSS.

To help organizations attain technological self-sufficiency to better focus on their social work and increase its impact

To help create a thriving ecosystem of FOSS innovation and collaboration in the social sector, made of diverse stakeholders.

Founding members

Collaborative pioneers driving tech-enabled social change.

TinkerHub

Builds technically skilled youth using modern technologies and learning methods.

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Project Tech4Dev

Offers open-source tools and strategic support to NGOs.

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FOSS United

Promotes the Free and Open Source Software ecosystem in India.

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Aikyam Fellows

Provides changemakers access to technology and professional expertise.

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Reap Benefit

Empowers youth to tackle civic and environmental issues as 'Solve Ninjas.'

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Tech4Good Community

Supports nonprofits in leveraging technology for social impact.

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Ashoka Aspire

Boosts social entrepreneurs with tech-driven strategies.

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Organisation

OASIS is a growing alliance of a diverse set of organizations led by a governing council.

Board

The strategic direction of the alliance, its day to day activities and plans are directed by the board. The current board (formed in 2024) was constituted by the founding member organisations of OASIS. The framework for the constitution or reconstitution of the council, such as an election process, is still underway.

Akhila Somanath

Co-Founder, Tech4Good Community

Kailash Nadh

Co-Founder, Zerodha

Kuldeep Dantewadia

Co-Founder, Reap Benefit

Moosa Mehar MP

Co-Founder, TinkerHub

Poruri Sai Rahul

CEO, FOSS United

Shemeer Babu

Co-Founder, Aikyam Fellows

Vinay Kumar

Software Engineer, Zerodha

Vishnu Sudhakaran

Software Engineer, Zerodha

Irina Snissar Lobo

System Change Practicioner, Curator &Writer

Join Our Movement

Are you passionate about Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) or social innovation? Become a part of OASIS, where individuals and organizations collaborate to drive tech for good. Whether you're a technologist, a FOSS provider working in the social sector, or a philanthropic institution building tech capacity, there's a place for you in our alliance. Together, we can create meaningful change by leveraging technology for social impact.

Ready to make a difference? Join us today!