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REC · Graphic design & publications

Data visualization for reports

Charts, maps and dashboard-style pages that make your data easy to read and hard to misread.

An online service for organisations worldwide, from our studio in Kigali, Rwanda.

In short

Data visualisation turns numbers into charts, maps and graphics people can read correctly. TrueStory Africa designs data visualisations for annual and impact reports, research publications, presentations and websites. We choose the right chart for each message, check every value against your data and design for print, screen and accessibility.

01 · What is included

Data visualization services

  • Chart selection and design
  • Maps and regional comparisons
  • Indicator and results dashboards for reports
  • Survey and research findings
  • Accessible colour palettes
  • Print, web and presentation formats
Data visualization services
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02 · Who it is for

Who it is for

  • Research institutes and think tanks
  • Monitoring and evaluation teams
  • NGOs and UN programmes
  • Companies with sustainability data

03 · Typical timeline

Agreed per project; a set of charts for a report usually takes 1–2 weeks.

Every timeline is agreed in writing in the quote.

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Let’s plan something similar

Share your dates, location and goals. We will reply within a few hours and send a clear written quote within two working days.

  1. 01Your brief
  2. 02A short call
  3. 03Written quote

No work starts until you approve the quote.

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04 · Related services

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05 · Questions

Questions people ask

What is data visualization?

It is the presentation of data as charts, maps and graphics so people can see patterns, compare values and understand results quickly.

Which chart should we use?

It depends on the message: bars to compare, lines for change over time, maps for places, and simple numbers when one figure tells the story. We advise on each one.

Can you work from Excel or survey data?

Yes. Send spreadsheets or exports and we check, summarise and visualise them.

Do you build interactive dashboards?

We design dashboard-style pages for reports and presentations. For live interactive dashboards we can design the visuals for your developer or platform.

Work with us

Ways to work with us

  1. 01

    Fixed-scope projects

    A film, photo story, report or campaign with a defined brief, timeline and deliverables.

  2. 02

    Monthly or quarterly retainers

    A dedicated storytelling partner for ongoing content, visibility and social media.

  3. 03

    Framework agreements

    Call-off support for organisations with recurring documentation needs.

  4. 04

    Event & campaign packages

    Conferences, launches and campaigns covered from start to finish, with edited photos shared live, session by session.

  5. 05

    Local production support

    Research, locations, crews and logistics for international agencies filming in Rwanda.

Share your brief

Let’s tell
the story well

Launching a policy, reporting to partners, hosting a summit or explaining a programme? We shape the message, find the human story and make it clear.

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TrueStory Africa

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Real stories. Clear impact

Strategy & story
TrueStory Africa
Aerial
Fiston Nyirishema
Photography
Yuhi Irakiza Augustin
Laury Habyarimana
Video production
Hakizimana Shaban
Cinematography
Isaac Gisubizo
Benjamin Irihose
Writing
Aliane Karerangabo
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Headquarters
KG 522 St, Kigali

Every photograph on this website was taken by TrueStory Africa, with consent.
No scenes were staged in the making of this website.

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