OUR MISSION

Most schools in India were built by the government in the 1930’s and 1940’s. In the years since, many rural schools have deteriorated into crumbling structures that suffer from leaks and unsafe conditions. Exposure to the elements and non-existent or substandard water, sanitation and hygiene facilities can expose students to disease and distract from quality learning experiences. Even in the best school conditions, economic insecurity and distance between school and home can result in rural families choosing to send their children to work rather than receiving a formal education. OSAAT is working one school at a time to combat these trends.

Who we are

OSAAT is a mix of volunteer-lead, staff supported, consultant based non-profit organization rebuilding the infrastructure of rural schools in India. Registered as an 80G non-profit organization in India and a 501(c)3 in the United States, its mission is to enable children in rural India to thrive, supporting their physical and emotional health to foster intellectual growth and break the cycle of illiteracy and poverty. OSAAT Digital School Infrastructure (ODiSI) program supported by the Dept of State Education Research and Training, Govt. of Karnataka, is an initiative to enable affordable, accessible and sustainable infrastructure for the rural child and provide them with an equal opportunity to learn. It is an open-ended platform where multiple contributors can participate and leverage existing content. OSAAT aspires to bridge the divide between urban India and rural India, especially in terms of access and content.  OSAAT works towards upliftment of rural schools and communities  through targeted investments and strategic partnerships.