Shonaton
One Foundation.
20 Platforms.
Infinite Impact.
A non-profit open-technology foundation building free digital tools for everyone. Explore the ecosystem or join our Free-Work Career Program.
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Our Ecosystem
20 platforms — search to find one, click for details.
How It Works
Apply Free
Fill up the join form — completely free.
Contribute
Work on real projects with mentor support.
Build Career
Become job-ready with portfolio + certificate.
Community Reviews
What early users and contributors say about Shonaton.
"The Bengali NLP datasets and free AI courses helped my research. Shonaton is building something important for Bangladesh."
"The community food pilot helped our home kitchen reach 40 customers in 60 days. Fair pricing and no commission."
"Free telemedicine for my parents in the village. The doctor call quality was excellent and the whole process was simple."
"Our village shop sells on Shop with zero commission. The team onboarded us in one day. Very grateful."
"The free courses on Learn are better than many paid courses. I learned UI/UX and now work with an international client."
"I joined the Free-Work program with zero experience. The mentors helped me build a real portfolio, and I got my first client in three months. Shonaton changed my life."
Support Shonaton
Every donation helps keep the Shonaton platform ecosystem free for everyone. Choose a method below, send your contribution, and submit the transaction reference so we can verify it.
From the Blog
Stories, guides and ecosystem updates.
From Village Kitchen to Online Business
How 40 home chefs started earning through Community Food in just 60 days.
A Growing Platform Ecosystem: One Foundation’s Vision
How one foundation is building an expanding collection of open tools — free forever, owned by the community.
How to Start Freelancing With Zero Investment
Free courses, free tools and a portfolio plan — the exact roadmap our mentors give beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is everything really free?
Yes. Shonaton is a non-profit foundation. All 20 platforms, courses and tools are free for everyone, forever.
What is the Free-Work Program?
A career program where you contribute to real open projects with mentor support, then graduate with a portfolio and certificate.
Do I need experience to join?
No. Beginners start with guided tasks and free courses. Only willingness to learn and 4+ hours a week are needed.
How is my data handled?
Your data stays yours. We use self-hosted open-source tools, never sell data, and never show tracking ads.
Can organizations partner with Shonaton?
Yes. NGOs, schools and companies can partner for training, onboarding and impact projects. Email [email protected].
Where can I get help?
Join the community, read the blog guides, or email [email protected] — we reply within 2 working days.
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Shonaton Ecosystem