KoboToolbox

🤝 Kobo on the ground: Global Kobo’s Partner Services Team recently co-facilitated a free virtual KoboToolbox training series for local nonprofits across Latin America and Africa, in collaboration with our incredible volunteer Ambassadors. 🌍 With multiple sessions delivered in English and Spanish, the trainings supported 55 participants from 11 different countries to build their skills in form development, mobile data collection, project and data management, and data visualization. Ambassadors Ciria Raquel Chaicoj Pinto and Paúl Ponce collaborated with our Partner Services experts to foster peer-to-peer and hands-on learning, using real-world data collection scenarios and practical exercises to demonstrate KoboToolbox techniques. As part of Kobo’s initiatives to strengthen data capacities for nonprofits, the virtual training aimed to bolster local data expertise in targeted regions across the globe and improve access to digital data technology. With accurate, real-time data, participants are better equipped to implement targeted programming in their communities and deliver effective aid in humanitarian emergencies. ➡️ Interested in Kobo’s training and data collection support for your team? Get in touch with us at https://lnkd.in/gsV8EBE3 #KoboToolbox #DataForImpact #DigitalData #SDGs #DataForEveryone #KoboServices #HumanitarianData #Localization

🌏 In the Philippines, nearly 1 million people were evacuated as the country braced for a second, even more severe typhoon in just a matter of days. With 30 million at risk of rising water levels, flooding, and landslides, frontline responders need access to accurate real-time data to save lives, deliver crucial services to impacted communities, and assess damages. 🤝 Kobo is here to help. ➡️ Humanitarian responders and nonprofits can access KoboToolbox free of charge with our Community Plan: https://lnkd.in/diUHqgDy ➡️ Kobo’s staff experts, KoboToolbox Ambassadors, and our global user community are ready to answer questions on the Community Forum: https://lnkd.in/gw2CZdv7  ➡️ Since 2024, our team has actively worked with United Nations OCHA, IOM - UN Migration, UNICEF, and other partners to support anticipatory disaster preparedness and emergency response. If your organization is part of response efforts in the Philippines and needs data support, please get in touch with us: https://lnkd.in/gsV8EBE3 #KoboToolbox #DataSavesLives #TyphoonKalmaegi #TyphoonFungWong #Philippines #HumanitarianData #DataForEveryone #FrontlineResponse #Kobo

📣 We are excited to share that Kobo will be hosting a session on open source data technology at FOSS4G 2025 Auckland! Led by Kobo’s Principal Engineer Dr. Gareth Bestor, the session will explore how KoboToolbox’s offline capabilities and mapping tools are advancing geospatial data collection and supporting location-based decision-making. 🌍 The annual Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) conference brings together developers, researchers, geospatial experts, and the global open source community for a week of workshops, innovation showcases, and in-depth sessions. 📌 Session: Open Source and Open Standard Offline Mobile Data Collection with KoboToolbox 📍 Where: Auckland University of Technology City Campus, WG607 🗓️ When: Thursday, November 20 at 3:30pm (NZDT) 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/gwCUbt2r Join us and be part of the conversation about how open source tech is driving positive change! #KoboToolbox #FOSS4G2025 #GeospatialData #OpenSource #DataForImpact #Kobo #FOSS #DataForEveryone

🤝 Kobo on the ground: Namibia Kobo’s Partner Services Team recently co-facilitated a five-day KoboToolbox and digital data training with the United Nations Innovation Technology Accelerator for Cities (UNITAC Hamburg) in Namibia. The workshop covered a range of foundational and advanced data skills and hands-on training for UNITAC’s Digital Job Card System—with KoboToolbox sessions led by Kobo’s Project Manager David Luswata focusing on form design using the Formbuilder and XLSForm, mobile data collection with KoboCollect, and data management. Delivered in-person in Windhoek, the workshop brought together 20 participants from local government across the country, including Windhoek, Rehoboth, Opuwo, and Helao Nafidi, as well as partners from GIZ Namibia and the Namibia University of Science and Technology. Through this collaborative training initiative, local organizations and project partners strengthened capacities for digital enumeration and data verification to support community engagement and improve service delivery. ➡️ To learn more about how your team can benefit from Kobo’s training and data support, contact us at https://lnkd.in/gsV8EBE3 #KoboToolbox #DataForImpact #DigitalData #Namibia #UNITAC #SDGs #Localization #DataForEveryone #KoboServices

🎉 We are excited to share that KoboToolbox is featured in UNICEF’s new Digital Tool Selection Guidebook for Health Campaigns! This practical guide helps international and local health organizations choose the right digital solutions for real-time data collection, automated reporting, and effective monitoring for health campaigns—from immunization to nutrition and disease prevention. As health organizations worldwide face escalating crises and increased need for services, KoboToolbox offers cutting-edge open source technology for reliable data collection, management, and visualization—giving health campaigns the data they need to deliver targeted interventions and improve health outcomes. ➡️ Check out UNICEF’s Guidebook to learn more about how KoboToolbox and other digital public goods are strengthening health campaigns: https://lnkd.in/dd-K4Yy2 #KoboToolbox #DataForImpact #DigitalData #DataForHealth #Kobo #DataForEveryone #OpenSource

🤝 As Hurricane Melissa has impacted communities across Jamaica and the Caribbean, access to timely and accurate data is critical for rapidly coordinating response, understanding immediate needs on the ground, and delivering targeted aid where it is needed most. Kobo is here to help. ➡️ Nonprofits and aid organizations can access KoboToolbox free of charge with our Community Plan to support their response efforts: https://lnkd.in/diUHqgDy ➡️ Our tools and user support are available in multiple languages including Spanish and French to assist responders across the region. ➡️ Our global user community, KoboToolbox Ambassadors, and dedicated team of experts are ready to provide assistance via the Community Forum: https://lnkd.in/gw2CZdv7 🌏 If your organization is responding to the hurricane in Jamaica and the Caribbean and needs data collection support, please get in touch with our team: https://lnkd.in/gsV8EBE3 #KoboToolbox #DataForImpact #HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #Caribbean #HumanitarianData #DataForEveryone #FrontlineResponse #Kobo #DataSavesLives

📣 Join us at Data Sparks Namibia 2025 for Kobo’s session on using digital data tools across the social impact sectors! Co-hosted by Development Workshop Namibia and the Namibia Statistics Agency, this conference brings together public, private, and academic partners to showcase data-driven solutions that address Namibia’s development priorities. From strengthening community feedback to protecting human rights and delivering aid in emergencies, our session brings together experts from Kobo, SEMA Uganda, DefendDefenders, and Kenya Red Cross to share real-world examples of how reliable, innovative data tools are vital for targeted programming and improving service delivery for communities. 📅 When: Tuesday, November 4 at 10:20am (CAT) 📍 Where: Virtual 🌟 Speakers: - David Luswata, Project Manager at Kobo - Joanitah Success Nsasiirwe, Team Lead at SEMA Uganda - Boneya Hassan, GIS Officer at the International Center for Humanitarian Affairs of the Kenya Red Cross Society - Janvier Hakizimana, Senior Protection Officer & Training Lead at DefendDefenders ➡️ Register today: https://lnkd.in/guadZgYr #KoboToolbox #DataSparksNamibia2025 #DigitalData #Kobo #AIForImpact #DataForEveryone #SDGs #NonprofitTech

🎉 We are thrilled to share that Kobo is a winner of the 2025 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits! 💫 GreatNonprofits is a leading platform for evaluating nonprofit organizations based entirely on reviews submitted by community members. Thanks to your feedback and testimonials about the value of Kobo’s work, we have been awarded the prestigious Top-Rated Award. Of the 2 million charitable organizations registered in the United States, fewer than 500 achieved this recognition in 2025.  🤝 Thank you to our incredible community of users, partners, and volunteers who submitted a review to support Kobo. Through our combined efforts, we can continue to make crucial progress on advancing data-driven change for everyone. Read the testimonials from our community and learn more about our impact: https://lnkd.in/g9U2bSsy #Kobo #DataForEveryone #GreatNP2025 #TopRatedNonprofit #KoboToolbox #DataForImpact #DataInnovation

🤝 Together with our partners from Cisco, International Rescue Committee, and Simprints, our session at the NetHope Global Summit tackled pressing questions about AI ethics for the humanitarian sector. Our sincere thanks to Jake McIntosh of Cisco for leading the discussion and to our fellow panelists Alyssa Campbell (International Rescue Committee) and Steve Taylor (Simprints) for sharing their critical insights. Tino Kreutzer, Kobo’s Chief Operating & Innovation Officer, shared how our team is working to develop innovative and ethical AI-powered tools for qualitative analysis, our approach to responsible AI design, and future opportunities we are exploring to leverage AI for humanitarian response. Our conversation focused on how we can build practical, ethical frameworks for humanitarian AI and the importance of ensuring AI innovation is designed with communities to enhance human decision-making—so we can minimize risks instead of increasing them. For Kobo, these discussions are essential. As we build a more resilient sector to better serve communities, responsible innovation is at the core of our mission. 👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation! Follow us to stay up to date on how we are using AI innovations to strengthen the humanitarian community’s impact! #KoboToolbox #NetHopeSummit2025 #DigitalData #Kobo #AIForImpact #DataForEveryone #HumanitarianData #SDGs #NonprofitTech #StrongerTogether

⭐ Ambassadors applications are now open! ⭐ We are excited to share that we are now accepting applications for our second cohort of KoboToolbox Ambassadors! The Ambassadors Program is a volunteer initiative that aims to strengthen the global support network for KoboToolbox users by building local user communities and providing training opportunities. 🤝 The role of KoboToolbox Ambassadors is to: - Build local user communities - Strengthen local data capacities - Showcase user impact in their region - Provide training and support - Contribute to the Community Forum As a volunteer Ambassador, you will benefit from exclusive resources and support, including training, networking opportunities, and professional development. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to contribute to the KoboToolbox future roadmap and collaborate with Kobo team members to deliver community initiatives. We are looking for individuals with advanced knowledge of KoboToolbox and expertise in community building or training. If you are passionate about supporting data-driven change and improving access to KoboToolbox, we encourage you to apply! ➡️ To be considered for the Ambassadors Program, submit your application by Saturday, November 15, 2025: https://lnkd.in/gvFs-7bq  #KoboToolboxAmbassadors #DataCommunity #DataForEveryone #DigitalData #Localization #DataForImpact #Kobo