Collaborate

Working with the OneText Initiative

Join the broad alliance pursuing a just, equitable, democratically pluralist, and socio-economically stable Sri Lanka.

Co-create impact

We design initiatives with partners who share our commitment to inclusive, evidence-led political dialogue.

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.

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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.

The confidentiality of the proposals until implementation agreements are signed, and ownership of the concepts, will be strictly respected.

Pitch a joint proposal →
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Funding of projects & programmes

OTI operates on external funding from foreign governments, international foundations, development partners, the 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.

Discuss funding alignment →
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Consultants (voluntary)

OTI is supported by a dedicated and vibrant team of top-level professionals and 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.

Share your expertise →
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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 (National, Provincial, District)
Training areas
Programme management and coordination Facilitation (conflict resolution and problem-solving approach) Research in the related disciplines

Interns also liaise with political stakeholders from across the spectrum, gaining rare exposure to consensus-building in action.

Send statement of purpose & CV →
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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 & CV →

Research and drafting, on demand

We provide the following services to international agencies, political parties, national and local authorities, and likeminded organisations. 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 and legislation
Draft Ministry circulars and protocols
Base-line research and surveys
Statistical data research — population, ethnicity and religion, by political and administrative divisions
Background research on parliamentary issues Free for member parties
Drafting questions to be raised in parliament Free for member parties
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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.