Cafe Oikos

Facilitates ecological dialogue and awareness through public talks and discussions in informal settings

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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

Café Oikos is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit initiative inspired by the Science Café format. The Science Cafe format is where live events take pl Read moreace in everyday settings, like pubs and coffeehouses. Inspired by this format, Cafe Oikos hosts discussions in bookstores and cafes across Bangalore. It aims to bridge the gap between researchers in ecology and conservation and the general public by organising public talks, where researchers directly engage with the audience. The initiative focuses on sharing research findings, stories, and insights from the diverse field of ecology in India to raise awareness and interest in ecological, social, and conservation issues. Café Oikos welcomes questions and strives to foster dialogue and understanding between scientists and the public.

Programs

  • Organising Webinars

    In celebration of Pride month, Café Oikos partnered with ATREE to host a webinar focused on fostering inclusive workspaces. The panel skilfully delved into the specific hurdles encountered by ecologists, conservationists, and social scientists who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. The discussion highlighted key areas that require collective effort within the community to establish safer and more inclusive workspaces and field environments.

Leadership Team

  • Manini Bansal

    Team Member

  • Anisha Jayadevan

    Co - Organiser

  • Ishika Ramakrishna

    Team Member

  • Janhavi Rajan

    Team Member

  • Shishir Rao

    Team Member

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    856, 13th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore, 560034

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit