Our work

Empowering social impact

Organizations around the world rely on Kobo to make data-driven decisions, even in the most difficult of circumstances. As a public good dedicated to helping social impact organizations, Kobo operates with an ethos built around ethical data practices that prioritize community ownership, transparency, and responsible use of information.

We fulfill this mission through four core initiatives that work together to strengthen the global social impact ecosystem: KoboToolbox, Kobo Academy, Kobo Services, and Kobo Research.

Together, these initiatives ensure that social impact organizations have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to create lasting change through ethical, community-centered data practices.

How we advance equitable data

KoboToolbox

Open-source data collection platform widely used in crisis and humanitarian response.

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Partner Services

Technical and strategic support, including implementation, customization, and long-term data strategy guidance.

Kobo Academy

Training and capacity-building programs to help users gain expertise in data tools and methodology.

Research

Supports organizations in using data for evaluation, planning, and advocacy through applied research partnerships.

Global accessibility & impact

Kobo's tools and services aim to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and inclusive participation in development and humanitarian action, especially in challenging environments.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Kobo collaborates with local NGOs, international organizations, and frontline communities to ensure equitable access to knowledge and support democratization of data literacy.

OPEN-SOURCE COMMITMENT

Kobo is committed to open-source principles, fostering a community of partnerships, and focus on global accessibility to support organizations operating in challenging environments.