Introducing Akuko

The name Akuko, meaning “story” in Igbo, reflects ONA’s mission: to support organizations to use data storytelling for impactful communication. Akuko is here to transform your data into compelling stories.

Imagine turning the vast amount of data collected by Slum Dwellers International’s Know Your City (KYC) program into impactful stories. Akuko can bridge that gap! Let’s see how Akuko’s functionalities align perfectly with KYC’s goals:

High-Performance BI: Analyze KYC’s data on slum communities rapidly. Akuko can help identify patterns, trends, and areas requiring immediate attention.
Unrestricted Publishing: Share KYC’s findings with policymakers, NGOs, and the public. Akuko’s data stories can raise awareness, garner support, and advocate for improved living conditions in slums.
Optimized Image Support: Showcase the realities of slum communities with compelling visuals. Akuko ensures high-quality images that capture the essence of KYC’s data.
Consistent Design: Create professional and clear data presentations. Akuko’s consistent design ensures your message is delivered effectively, fostering better understanding of the challenges faced by slum dwellers.

By harnessing the power of Akuko, Slum Dwellers International can transform KYC data into compelling narratives that drive positive change for slum communities around the world.

Course Outline

Slum Dwellers International’s Know Your City (KYC) program collects valuable data on the living conditions within slums. However, raw data can be overwhelming and difficult to communicate effectively. This is where Akuko comes in.

Akuko is a data storytelling platform that empowers anyone, regardless of technical background, to transform data into clear and engaging narratives. This Akuko course specifically addresses the needs of KYC participants.

Through this course, you’ll gain the skills to:

Connect KYC data: Learn how to connect Akuko to the data collected by the KYC program, making it readily available for analysis and storytelling.
Craft compelling data stories: Discover how to transform KYC data into interactive maps, charts, and tables that are easy to understand and visually appealing. This will help highlight key issues faced by slum communities.
Share insights effectively: Akuko allows you to share your data stories with policymakers, NGOs, and the public. This course will teach you how to control access and tailor your message for maximum impact.

By equipping KYC participants with Akuko’s data storytelling skills, you can transform data into actionable stories. These stories can raise awareness, advocate for change, and ultimately improve the lives of people living in slums around the world.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Connect Akuko to different data sources (CSV, databases, etc.)
Create interactive data visualizations (maps, charts, tables)
Control who sees your data stories (share publicly or keep private)
Leverage Akuko’s features for high-performance BI, unrestricted publishing, and beautiful visualizations

Module 1: Building Your Data Foundation

Connecting to KYC Data: Learn how to seamlessly connect Akuko to various data sources used by KYC, including static files like CSVs or potentially even real-time databases if applicable. This ensures your data is readily available for analysis and storytelling.
Understanding KYC Data: Gain insights into the specific data collected by KYC programs. This will help you identify the most relevant data points for crafting your stories.

Module 2: Crafting Your Data Story

Interactive Visualizations: Dive into creating clear and engaging visualizations like maps, charts, and tables using Akuko’s intuitive interface. Learn how to tailor these visualizations to effectively highlight key issues faced by slum communities based on KYC data.
Data Storytelling Techniques: Explore best practices for transforming data points into compelling narratives. This includes identifying the story you want to tell, structuring your message, and using visuals to enhance understanding.

Module 3: Sharing Your Insights with Impact

Reaching the Right Audience: Discover how to control who sees your data stories. Learn how to share your work publicly to raise awareness among policymakers and the general public, or keep it private for targeted discussions within NGOs or community groups.
Advocacy through Data: Explore strategies for using data stories to advocate for change. This could involve tailoring your message for specific audiences and leveraging data visualizations to support your arguments.

By mastering these skills, KYC participants can transform raw data into powerful tools for advocacy and action. These data-driven stories can raise awareness of the challenges faced by slum communities, garner support for policy changes, and ultimately contribute to improving the lives of millions living in slums worldwide.

Ready to embark on your data storytelling adventure? Let’s begin!