MSF USA Virtual February Mapathon

Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) invites you to participate in a virtual Missing Maps event on Wednesday, February 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET.

A special initiative founded by Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross, British Red Cross, and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, Missing Maps is powered by volunteers around the world. Using OpenStreetMap, an open, free, and crowd-sourced platform, volunteers map underserved regions in order to provide international and local NGOs and individuals with geographic data to better respond to crises.

Both beginners and experienced mappers are welcome to join this Mapathon. We will be utilizing the OpenStreetMap Platform and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Tasking Manager.

Once you register, you will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link to attend online.

Mapathon Agenda
6:00 PM - Presentation on MSF and the Missing Maps Project.
6:15 PM -  Introduction of mapping project for the evening, a presentation from an MSF aid worker, and a step-by-step iD Editor mapping tutorial.
6:50 PM - All users are mapping! MSF provides individualized support throughout the rest of the event.

Leading up to the event, click here to learn more about the Missing Maps Project. Join us for a fun, engaging event that directly contributes to MSF's humanitarian work!