Missing Maps/HOT March Mapathon

The Missing Maps project is an open collaboration that aims to map the most vulnerable places in the developing world, in order that international and local NGOs, and individuals can use the maps and data to better respond to crises affecting the areas.Current members include the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), Medecins Sans Frontieres, the British Red Cross, the American Red Cross, cartONG, The Netherlands Red Cross, Clinton Health Access Initiative, GIScience and Disastermappers Heidelberg.

The Missing Maps London

What is it?
The aim of the Missing Maps Project is to map the most crisis-prone parts of the developing world. With your help we can directly improve the lives of some of the planet’s most vulnerable people.
The Missing Maps project / Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) March London mapathon has been confirmed for Tuesday 1st of March 2016.
 
Both beginners and experienced mappers are welcome to join this mapathon, please choose your ticket according to your level of mapping skills.
 
Where will we be mapping?
New / iD mappers will be working on Katanga, and JOSM mappers on South Kivu tasks, both in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
 
What do I need? 
Just a laptop (you must bring your own with you), a mouse and enthusiasm (mouse isn't absolutely necessary but makes the mapping A LOT faster).   
Where is it? This month we're very kindly hosted by the British Red Cross, 44 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9AL. Click the map below to see the venue on OpenStreetMap.
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What do I do now?
Get yourself an eventbrite ticket for the event.
See you there!

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