Where data meets purpose
At Kobo, we develop open-source tools and services that help communities and organizations collect, manage, and use data to drive meaningful impact in humanitarian, development, and human rights efforts.
Who we are
Better data. Bigger impact.
Kobo is a nonprofit technology organization that creates and supports open-source tools and services to improve how data is collected, managed, and used in humanitarian, development, and human rights work.
Through our initiatives, Kobo advances equitable data solutions. We equip communities and organizations with the technology, training, insights, and services they need to turn field data into real-world change.
How we advance equitable data
Partner Services
Technical and strategic support, including implementation, customization, and long-term data strategy guidance.
Research
Supports organizations in using data for evaluation, planning, and advocacy through applied research partnerships.
KoboToolbox
Open-source data collection platform widely used in crisis and humanitarian response.
KoboToolbox Academy
Training and capacity-building programs to help users gain expertise in data tools and methodology.
“To support lasting development for the world’s most vulnerable, the World Bank relies on our extensive partnership with Kobo. Kobo’s simple but effective technology helps inform how billions of dollars in development funding can deliver the greatest impact. Over 1,300 development projects worldwide — with a combined investment of over 100 billion USD — have been trained in the use of KoboToolbox as a real-time monitoring solution. This helps improve transparency, effectiveness, and accountability in crucial initiatives for addressing poverty and achieving sustainable development.”
Bernhard Metz · Program Manager of the World Bank's GEMS Initiative, World Bank
“Kobo’s partnership since 2023 has been crucial to UN Women’s initiatives to advance gender equality across the Arab States region. In more than 10 countries, Kobo has supported us on key projects ranging from humanitarian aid to ending violence against women and promoting economic empowerment. To date, we have collected more than 1 million data points to reach over 100,000 direct beneficiaries and 500,000 indirect beneficiaries through our combined efforts.”
Iris Sawalha · Regional Lead, UN Women
“Kobo, being a nonprofit, understands the realities we face and offers impact-focused tools. Their approach makes them a trusted ally in helping us meet our objectives.”
Sharon Sagues · Digital Programming Product Owner (T4D), Save the Children International
Kobo by the numbers
- 35,000+Organizations using Kobo to collect and manage data
- 220+Countries and territories where Kobo supports data collection
- $100+ BillionIn global social impact investments informed by Kobo
Our impact
Empowering global change through better data
For the past decade, Kobo has helped empower social impact organizations with better tools and knowledge, turning field data into real-world change.
We believe good data influences positive change globally and creates lasting impact.
Built on transparency
Empower equitable data
With Candid's highest Platinum Seal of Transparency as well as a 4-star rating and 90% score from Charity Navigator, we are committed to ensuring the maximum impact of every dollar in our organization.