491K
Total Mappersⓘ Total number of Mappers using HOT Tasking Manager - as of May 2024
260M
Total Map Editsⓘ Total number of edits mapped using HOT Tasking Manager - as of May 2024
156.4M
Buildings Mappedⓘ Total number of buildings mapped using HOT Tasking Manager - as of May 2024
3.4M
Roads Mapped (KM)ⓘ Total length of roads mapped using HOT Tasking Manager - as of May 2024
Updates
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) joins the Overture Maps Foundation
After careful consideration, we realized that joining the Overture Maps Foundation will enable us to fulfill our role as an organization dedicated to the creation and use of open map data for humanitarian action and community development.
El Impacto del Mapeo Humanitario Colaborativo en la Preparación para Desastres en Ecuador
El mapeo humanitario colaborativo mejora la gestión del riesgo en América Latina y el Caribe, como demostró la rápida respuesta ante las inundaciones en Esmeraldas, Ecuador. La colaboración y los datos abiertos fueron clave para decisiones informadas y eficaces.
The Impact of Collaborative Humanitarian Mapping on Disaster Preparedness in Ecuador
Collaborative humanitarian mapping enhances risk management in Latin America and the Caribbean, as demonstrated by the rapid response to the floods in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Collaboration and open data were key to making informed and effective decisions.
Our Impact
HOT's work is global in scale and contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our Monitoring and Evaluation framework is constantly evolving to ensure tangible and measurable impact. Check out our core impact areas and learn more about where we're making a difference.
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