Missing Maps Mapathon 26 November 2024

Engineers Without Borders Sweden

We are hosting a Missing Maps Mapathon on 26 November  to help bridging the "map gap". You just need a laptop to join. Welcome!

<h3>Join Us today for the EWB-SWE Missing Maps Mapathon!</h3> Dear all,We are excited to remind you that today, at 6:00 PM, is the EWB-SWE Missing Maps Mapathon! Below is some important information to ensure a smooth and productive session. <h3>About the Event</h3>Mapping in OpenStreetMap is a collaborative effort driven by a global community of contributors. This event is an opportunity to join this movement, demonstrating a commitment to detail and making a tangible difference.We’ll be mapping the Sivasagar District in Assam, India, an area that has been severely affected by recent floods. Your contributions will directly support humanitarian aid and long-term resilience-building in the region. <h3>What You Need to Do</h3> <ol><li>Create an OpenStreetMap Account Ensure you create an account and OSM profile before the session starts so you’re ready to map. You can register here: <a href="https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/new?cookie_test=true" title="https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/new?cookie_test=true" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Create OpenStreetMap Account</a></li><li>Hashtag for Results Use the hashtag #ewbswe during your mapping so we can track our collective impact.</li><li>Join on Time Be ready to log in at 6:00 PM. The session will begin promptly with a 30-minute introduction and mapping instructions, followed by 60 minutes of mapping and a brief wrap-up. We expect to finish by 7:30 PM.</li></ol>For more practical details, you can visit the <a href="https://www.hotosm.org/" title="https://www.hotosm.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Humanitarian OpenStreetMap</a>. <h3>About Sivasagar District, Assam</h3>Sivasagar district, in Assam, India, is a region of rich history, biodiversity, and cultural diversity. It spans 2,668 square kilometres and is bordered by the Brahmaputra River in the north and the Naga Hills in the south. Known for its well-maintained urban sanitation and community-led waste management initiatives, the district also faces challenges, particularly in rural areas, where waste and water infrastructure are vulnerable to frequent flooding.Earlier this year, devastating floods impacted over 60,000 people and submerged homes, roads, and farmlands in Sivasagar. Mapping this area will equip humanitarian organisations with accurate tools to respond to crises and build resilient systems for the future. <h3>Why Your Contribution Matters</h3>Your efforts will support disaster response and preparedness. By accurately mapping the district, you are directly contributing to better resource allocation, improved emergency services, and sustainable recovery for communities in need. <h3>Registration Closed</h3>Registration for this event is now closed. If you have any questions or need to add someone to the event, please contact us at <a href="mailto:communications@ewb-swe.org" title="mailto:communications@ewb-swe.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">communications@ewb-swe.org</a>.Thank you for joining this meaningful initiative. We look forward to seeing you and making a lasting impact together!Best regards, The EWB-SWE Team **** <h3>Help us put Communities on the Map! Join our Missing Maps Mapathon on 26 November!</h3> We are hosting a Missing Maps Mapathon on 26 November with the aim to assist local and international NGOs, and grassroots organizations, in navigating some of the world’s most hard-to-reach places.By mapping out remote locations or reimagining lost infrastructure, we help ensure that aid organisations can get to where their help is needed the most.You don't need anything but your laptop to join the Mapathon. We will provide you with instructions for how to map, and you will be mapping together with others in this joint effort.Welcome to join our digital mapathon, starting at 6:00 PM (18.00). The activity ends at 7:30 PM (19:30).*It is an exciting and meaningful evening where you can make a direct impact on humanitarian efforts. During 1,5 hours participants will receive a brief training on how to work with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team - an open, free and crowd-sourced platform - and then take part in a practical mapping session remotely tracing satellite imagery of buildings, roads and more. You can participate from anywhere where there is a wifi connection.So mark your calendar for 26 November at 6.00 PM, and join us in bridging the 'map gap'!Sign up below! Engineers Without Bordeers Sweden *Please note that the time has been updated to 6.00 PM (18.00)