Maps are critical for logistics in humanitarian response. We are excited to invite you to the second Digital Humanitarians in Qatar event on Sunday, November 29, 2015. In this session, we will talk about the power of maps and location data using examples from various Humanitarian Emergencies. We will introduce you some basic components of mapping share how you can even add social media data to maps. Qatar Computing Research and Qatar Red Crescent are co-hosts of this event. Our special guest is Sajjad Anwar of Mapbox and the OpenStreetMap community.
To learn more and register, click here Event is Sunday, November 29, 2015.
Event Details
Dates and times: November 29, 2015 16:30 – 18:30pm AST
Location: Qatar Red Crescent Headquarters, 1st floor, Al Salata (Doha)
(Parking is near the old Movenpick Hotel)
Digital Humanitarians and CrisisMapping Agenda
- How Qatar Red Crescent uses Maps – Qatar Red Crescent
- Introduction to Map tools and Remote Mapping – Heather Leson, QCRI
- Overview of Mapbox and OSM – Sajjad Anwar, Mapbox
- Introduction to MicroMappers and Leaflet – Ji Lucas, QCRI
- Map exercises (in Arabic and English)
