The Missing Maps Project - OpenStreetMap (OSM) as a Tool for Humanitarians
Event Type(s):
Critical Issues Policy Forum
Description:
Each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally 'missing' from any map and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts. Missing Maps is an open, collaborative project in which you can help to map areas where humanitarian organizations are trying to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
​Rachel Levine is the Missing Maps project coordinator for the American Red Cross. Before joining the Red Cross, she completed a master’s degree in Activism and Social Change at the University of Leeds’ geography department. When not attending mapathons, Rachel can probably be found in a park.
Event Date:
4/2/2019
Event Time:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern
Location:
DACOR Bacon House 1801 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 UNITED STATES
