Students visualize for change with UNICEF

If data is at the heart of what we do, then Tableau students have been using their hearts to make a difference for The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). For this year's Student DataViz Challenge, students offered their Tableau skills to visualize UNICEF’s mission. 

How can a visualization make a difference?

Data visualization is key for creating fact-based insights about the world around us and can empower more equitable decision-making. In the charity sector, data is fundamental in raising awareness. Karoline Hassfurer, Communications Specialist at UNICEF and judge at this year's Student Dataviz Competition shared, "A lot of our work is about policy change and that is driven by data. It is more important than ever to communicate in an evidence-based way." Using a combination of analytical and creative thinking, students created their vizzes to paint a new picture of the world using UNICEF data. 

We could not be more proud of this year’s DataViz Challenge students—using their talents to motivate, inform and spark change in a positive way. Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." This quote could not be more true for our Tableau students creating a better future through data. Hear from some students at this year’s Student DataViz Challenge.