It's not too late to join! YPE NYC’s Social Impact Week+ 2022 begins November 7-18, and we need you. We invite you to join in this unique volunteering opportunity to directly improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people around the world.
Missing Maps:
The aim of Missing Maps is to map the most crisis-prone parts of the developing world – areas which lack digital maps. Access to accurate maps is vital for humanitarian aid organizations (including global partners like the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières) to deliver lifesaving services.
Watch this short video to learn about humanitarian mapping. Although not required, if you would like to watch a training webinar, one can be accessed here.
How easy is it to Map?
Mapping is very simple. No previous experience or specific skills are required. Absolutely anyone can map. All you need is access to a computer-- volunteers view a small satellite image (remotely) and draw an outline of the buildings to add them to the map.
How long do I have to volunteer for?
You can map as little as 10 minutes (though we kindly encourage you to map whenever you have free time so we can increase our impact). Mapping can be done at any time, independently (no restrictions)! Please remember to tag #YPE (in the ‘changeset comment’ feature upon final submission of mapped task).
In advance of the Mapathon, please remember to:
Create a mapping account by following this video or reading steps 1-4 here.
You can reach OpenStreetMap for any help with accounts at support@openstreetmap.org
What area(s) will we be mapping?
Here are a few projects which will help identify settlements, which will support humanitarian activities as well as inform longer term risk prevention in these regions:
Flooding and Landslides in South Africa - According to national authorities, 443 people died, over 40,000 are missing and more than 40,000 people have been displaced:
COVID-19 Response in Botswana, helping government agencies and responders with basic data needs:
Flooding and Landslides in Guatemala in rural areas with high levels of extreme poverty:
*You may select any project you wish to map using the filters below (and choosing a Project that maps Buildings only).
