Ona: Offline Data Collection

Ona, is a mobile data collection and visualization platform used by more than 25,000 users globally.

With the Ona platform, emergency responders and social change-makers are able to carry out surveys and analyze data as it comes in from the field.

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Some of Ona’s key features are:

• -Data Collection:

• -Offline data collection

• -Multi-Device support

• -Multi­language support

• -Privacy and security features for projects collecting sensitive data

• -Fast form disbursement

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Data Analysis and Visualization:

• -Automatic analysis and visualization tools like dashboards, charts, and maps

• -Data reporting tools?

• -Messaging and communications tools like RapidPro, SMS, and TextIt

• -Integration with external data tools like Google Sheets

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The Ona platform is currently being used by a number of organizations at a regional or global enterprise level, including:

• -The Departments of Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases and Reproductive Health and Research at WHO

• -Shack / Slum Dwellers International and 30 of their country affiliates

• -A number of partners, including Mercy Corps, involved in the Ebola response

• -The DFID Humanitarian Response Consortium Somalia

• -UNICEF, WFP, FAO, Save the Children, Concern, and ICRC.

• -WFP Regional Bureau, Nairobi -Mercy Corps HQ and over 40 of their country offices