Map for people in need
Join a global community that is mapping the places most vulnerable to disaster and poverty in order to support humanitarian aid and sustainable development across the world.
Each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Mapping can help change this.
Organizations use Tasking Manager to create mapping projects for areas around the world where data is needed to help save or improve lives.
Mapping
Volunteers use satellite imagery from OpenStreetMap to trace buildings, roadways, and other features.
Validation
Experienced volunteers check the map data to ensure it is high quality.
Using the data
Humanitarian organizations use the map data to plan for disaster response and other life saving activities.
You can make a difference
In the early days of the Cyclone Idai response, IFRC was looking for detailed maps to get a sense of the scale of the flooding, which were also used for search and rescue operations. Later on, we had requests to identify where certain buildings, such as health centres or hospitals, were located so our health team could assess the damage and medical needs of patients.
Lauren Bateman,
Remote Coordinator for the IFRC Information Management Team for Cyclone Idai
We can't do it without you
Anyone can contribute to the map. If you have never mapped before and would like to get started, visit our How it works page.
Are you an experienced mapper? Click below to see what projects are available for mapping.