Missing Maps

@TheMissingMaps
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A humanitarian project that maps areas to meet the needs of vulnerable communities. An open collaboration building on #OpenStreetMap Join us!

HOT has shared a thorough update on open mapping tools, including:
๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ OpenAerialMap
โœˆ Drone Tasking Manager
๐Ÿค– fAIr
๐Ÿ“ฑ Field Tasking Manager
๐Ÿ’ฌ ChatMap

Which ones have you used? Which ones are you most excited about?!

โฌ‡๏ธ If you havenโ€™t used any, or are excited about some you donโ€™t know, read the article: https://www.hotosm.org/en/news/the-state-of-hot-open-mapping-tech/.

๐Ÿ“‰We focus here on mapping and field tagging tools, but that is not all, there are more for data insights!
#mapping #openstreetmap #gis

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฒCanadian Red Cross is looking for the Programme Coordinator (Community Mapping). The role includes #mapathon facilitation, @openstreetmap data validation, as well as supporting training and data analysis. It is a permanent, partially virtual position, based in Canada.
๐Ÿ”—Check https://bit.ly/CRC-community-mapping-coordinator to find out more.
โ˜๐ŸปLast chance to apply, as the posting is closing soon - Friday, 8 May (New York time).
#openstreetmap #gisjob #missingmaps #redcross
Don't wanna be just a part of the statistics? Then come & make a difference!
@DoctorsWithoutBorders is looking for a new intern to join their #missingmaps team from June. It is a year-long paid position, based in London. A unique opportunity to gain exposure and contribute to the use of GIS for medical humanitarian assistance.
๐Ÿ”—Check out the requirements and apply here by May 6: https://bit.ly/msf-GIS-intern
๐Ÿ“ธ@bluestarfish

๐Ÿฅณ Shout out to the members of the new governance team of #mapswipe :
Amar Shahi
Katherine Kinzer
Sam Colchester
Nicole Siggins
Maria Longley

The governance team, elected by the community for 1,5 year, sets priorities, documents community decisions and supports coordination efforts including communications and monthly meetings.

๐Ÿ—บ๐Ÿ“ฒMapSwipe is essential for narrowing down the area of the #MissingMaps projects to where people live. We are happy that @mapswipe is in good hands and thriving!

๐Ÿ“Š The Missing Maps Annual Report 2025 is here!

Discover what our members and community achieved between September 2024 and October 2025 - from key successes and challenges to whatโ€™s ahead in 2026.

Curious to learn more? Dive into the blog post and full report to explore the impact of mapping together for humanitarian action ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘‡

https://missingmaps.org/blog/2026/03/19/missing-maps-annual-report-2025/

From monitoring epidemic outbreaks to flood impact, this Story Map shows the#GIS support to MSF projects in 2025. Maps and dashboards were crucial for decision-making and risk management. From areas affected by conflict or recovering from naturaldisasters to communities facing urgent humanitarian needs, Missing Maps volunteers havealso helped by remote mapping in these contexts. Thank you so much for contributing toOpenStreetMap!

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0594b4c5faf4421380427bb3103e06c5

๐ŸŒ Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week 2026 (#HNPW2026) is underway!

Several Missing Maps member organizations are hosting sessions this year. Check out these pages for more information and registration:

๐Ÿ”— Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team: https://linktr.ee/hotosm?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=09f6a9dd-7ac9-488c-a570-cb0c43c0630b

๐Ÿ”— HeiGIT: https://tinyurl.com/bdeurk2h

๐Ÿ”— MSF: https://tinyurl.com/ybuvwkjt

See you online!โญ

โ— Risk assessments are essential for anticipatory action, but they often require complex data processing and technical expertise.

To help lower these barriers, HeiGIT has developed a QGIS Risk Assessment plugin that enables tailored disaster risk analyses without advanced coding skills.

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Step-by-step tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/48cx2mbk

๐Ÿ“Š Download datasets via Humanitarian Data Exchange: https://tinyurl.com/49zuxa4p

๐Ÿ“‘ Learn more on the HeiGIT blog: https://tinyurl.com/38vjs9ue

๐Ÿšจ Missing Maps Current Projects Update! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

The new Missing Maps website now features a dedicated Current Projects page, showcasing priority mapping projects from across Missing Maps organizations on platforms like Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT Tasking Manager), MapSwipe and MapRoulette.

Updated regularly, this page highlights some priority projects to inspire you and support humanitarian action.

Looking for inspiration for your next mapping session? ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://tinyurl.com/c43v5nye

โ„น๏ธ Severe flooding in Mozambique has affected more than 500,000 people following heavy rains in the first weeks of the year, according to United Nations OCHA. The situation continues to worsen as Cyclone Gezani impacts parts of the country, particularly Sofala and Inhambane provinces, with 4 fatalities reported so far.

Map on HOT TM: https://bit.ly/4alBm7A

Learn more about the wider response on Wiki: https://bit.ly/4bQ97PA