Kobo’s 2025 highlights: 1 billion surveys and a decade of community-led impact

In 2025, we helped advance community-led change and celebrated many milestones, including 10 years of data-driven impact and 1 billion surveys collected. Every survey helps local organizations and frontline teams understand people’s needs and deliver responsive aid. In this blog, we share some of the stories behind the data.

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Kobo selected as 2025 WSIS Prizes Champion for AI innovation

Kobo has been selected as a 2025 WSIS Prizes Champion for our AI-powered transcription and translation features. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering accessible, innovative solutions for the nonprofit sector, equipping organizations worldwide with tools for sustainable development and equitable, data-driven initiatives.

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Reaching 1 million people in Ukraine with cash assistance: NRC's data-driven approach to aid

To deliver flexible aid for conflict-affected communities across Ukraine, the Norwegian Refugee Council relies on KoboToolbox to collect data on a massive scale, helping over 170,000 households to address essential needs like food, rent, heating, and education.

By Norwegian Refugee Council and Kobo

Learning under fire: New Kobo report documents attacks on education in rural Colombia

In a new report, Kobo’s Research Team documents over 600 attacks on students, teachers, and schools in Colombia. "Learning under fire" reveals the impact of conflict on education, analyzes strategies for preventing and responding to attacks, and outlines urgent recommendations to protect students and educators.

By Jerome Marston, Kobo’s Head of Research

Building stronger data workflows for teams: Introducing the new KoboToolbox Team management feature

From frontline teams conducting needs assessments in emergencies to international organizations operating in multiple countries, effective data management is crucial for collaboration and data quality. Kobo’s Team management feature was designed to meet these challenges—providing organizations with the centralized, flexible data processes they need to deliver targeted programming.

By James Léon-Dufour, KoboToolbox Solution Architect