Co-create impact
We design initiatives with partners who share our commitment to inclusive, evidence-led political dialogue.
Collaborate
Working with OneText Initiative
Join the broad alliance pursuing a just, equitable, democratically pluralist, and socio-economically stable Sri Lanka.
Safeguard trust
Confidentiality, conflict sensitivity, and Chatham House principles shape the way we work with every collaborator.
Deliver continuity
From agenda design to post-dialogue follow-through, our teams stay with partners for the long haul.
OTI endeavours to form the broadest possible alliance on achieving its vision “a just, equitable, democratically pluralist and socio-economically stable Sri Lanka.” Here are the pathways through which organisations and individuals collaborate with us.
Joint projects / programmes
OTI entertains joint proposals from likeminded organisations and individuals through an intense review process for relevance, credibility, feasibility, and inputs vs outputs/outcomes.
Note: The confidentiality of the proposal/s till the implementation agreement/s is signed and ownership of the concept/s will be strictly respected.
Funding of projects / programmes
OTI operates on external funding from foreign governments, international foundations, development partners, business community (CSR project funding) and philanthropists. It exercises great care in selecting funding sources. If you are interested in exploring component, full project, or core-funding opportunities, contact us and you will be connected for verification purposes.
Consultants (voluntary)
OTI is supported by a dedicated and vibrant team of top-level professionals/experts from across the world with tested competencies. If you are interested in joining our voluntary expert network, send us your detailed CV and a note on how you would like to contribute.
Internships
Interns work alongside our facilitation and research teams, contributing to programme design, stakeholder engagement, and impact measurement. Placements are offered on a short-term (2 weeks to 3 months) or mid-term (3 to 6 months) basis.
We welcome
- Undergraduates (local & foreign universities)
- School leavers
- Fresh graduates (local & foreign universities)
- Budding politicians (at National, Provincial and District levels)
Training areas
- Programme management and coordination
- Facilitation (based on conflict resolution and problem solving approach)
- Research in the related disciplines
Moreover, interns liaise with political stakeholders from across the spectrum, gaining rare exposure to consensus-building in action.
Post-graduate researchers
OTI provides post-graduate research supervision, guidance, practical training, and assistance for thesis writing through academics and practitioners with authority in related subject disciplines. Share the synopsis of your proposed research and detailed CV for us to connect with you.
Submit research synopsis & CVProfessional services
We provide the following services to international agencies, political parties, national and local authorities, and likeminded organisations on demand (nominal fees applicable).
Background research on national policy in state building, democratic governance, rule of law, human rights, sustained economic growth and related areas
Draft national policy / legislation
Draft Ministry Circulars / Protocols
Base-line research and surveys
Statistical data research (population, ethnicity & religion on both political and administrative divisions-wise)
Back-ground research on parliamentary issues (service free of charge for member political parties)
Drafting questions to be raised in parliament (service free of charge for member political parties)
Ready to collaborate?
Whether you’re seeking partnership, funding opportunities, or wish to contribute your expertise, we welcome you to join our mission of building consensus for Sri Lanka’s shared future.