Our new community exchange for all members, alumni and friends.
Why this chat?
Because we believe that real transformation happens through relationships. This community is about sharing, supporting, and growing together. Whether you're celebrating a win, looking for resources, or just want to say hi — this space is yours!
In our oikos Community Whatsapp chat, we are hoping to…
Introduce you to the rest of the international community
Keep you up to date on events and programs by oikos International, its chapters, and wider network
Give you the space to exchange ideas with other chapters
Host your own chapter space, if you wish
Offer and receive support from our community
How can I join?
Joining is very easy - click the following link on your laptop, tablet or phone. And share it with others in your chapter!
We currently have four channels dedicated to different themes and purposes:
Stay in the loop with official updates, key events, and important announcements from 🌍 oikos International. This is a read-only space managed by the oikos team to keep you informed and connected. 🧭🗞️
This is your cozy corner for fun and informal conversations! 😄👋 Lighthearted chats, memes, songs, travel plans, personal updates, and just having fun with fellow oikees. Let’s keep it light, kind, and full of good vibes. ✨🧃🐣
Let’s embrace each other's strengths and the power of community. 🌱 This is a space to practice the gift economy — where giving and receiving are acts of care.
💬 Share what you need – be it support, advice, or resources.
🙌 Share what you offer – skills, help, tools, or good vibes.
Let’s learn to ask for help and give back when we can. Together, we’ve got this. 🤝✨
Our special corner for oikos Alumni! This space is created to reconnect with fellow alumni, share life updates, exciting opportunities, reflections, or simply pop in to say hi. Whether you graduated last year or a decade ago, your journey and wisdom are always welcome here. 🌱
How to engage: 👋 Introduce yourself when you join – where you were active, what you’re up to now:
✨ Share inspiring updates, opportunities, and experiences post-oikos
🤝 Offer your support, mentorship, or collaboration to active oikees
💬 Ask questions, reconnect, and enjoy the global oikos spirit
Let this space be warm, welcoming, and easygoing. No pressure, just presence 🤗
Have an idea for a new channel? It's a space for co-creation! Share your proposal in Community Chat!
How to start?
Jump onto Community Chat 💬 channel
Say hi! 👋
Tell us who you are, place/home, chapter, your passions and add your most-used emoji!
Explore the channels and find what feels right for you (tip: works best on the phone)
Rules
To make sure that we all feel comfortable and safe in the Whatsapp community, there are a few rules we'd like to invite you to follow:
Code of Kindness 💙
Be kind, curious & respectful
Celebrate diversity, share with care
Keep it relevant, helpful & constructive
No hate, spam or disrespect
We co-create a safe and welcoming space for all
Breaking this code may lead to removal by moderators (oikos International team)
