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MSF-USA Virtual May Mapathon | |
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You are invited to join Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for an online mapathon on Wednesday, May 4 from
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT on Zoom.
At our virtual mapping parties, we use satellite imagery tools to map parts of the world's most remote locations to help MSF respond more effectively to humanitarian emergencies like disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and more. Beginner and experienced mappers are encouraged to join! |
Wednesday, May 4
6:00 - 8:00 PM (EDT)
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At this month's mapathon, we will map in Jonglei state in northeastern South Sudan,
a region that has experienced intercommunal violence over the past few years. These recurring episodes have devastating consequences for the population, as the attacks cause displacement and loss of livelihoods for hundreds or even thousands of people. During the rainy season people are even more exposed to diseases like malaria, respiratory infections, and diarrhea.
To try to answer the needs of the population, MSF runs a primary healthcare center in the town of Pieri and is currently exploring opening a new outreach site around the town. A better understanding of the geography and population numbers of Pieri and surrounding villages will help the MSF team to develop this new site.
A special initiative founded by Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross, British Red Cross, and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, The Missing Maps Project 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 organizations, local organizations, and individuals with geographic data to better respond to crises. | |
