Missing Maps London: (Online) Mapathon [eng]
Online: Zoom
Why attend?
Mapathons are events where a group of mappers simultaneously contribute to common projects. Attending a mapathon is one of the best ways to improve your mapping skills, becasue you can learn from and share ideas with other mappers in real time. It's also an oportunity to interact with other contributors; mapping can at times be quite an individualistic activity.
This Mapathon will take place online! If you wish to attend, then please get a ticket and details for joining will be shared with you.
This event is London based in name only! Since we have moved to virtual events we have been getting attendees from all over the world - we heartily welcome this!
Schedule
19:00: Introduction to Missing Maps and practical information
19:15: iD Training / JOSM Training / Validator Training
21:00: Closing discussion and potential talks
What is it?
The aim of the Missing Maps Project is to map the most crisis-prone parts of the world. With your help we can map communities vulnerable to disasters or experiencing poverty. 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?
We will be working on high-priority projects requested by the Red Cross and MSF - TBC closer to date!
What do I need?
- A ticket.
- A laptop/desktop, an internet connection, a mouse and enthusiasm (a mouse isn't absolutely necessary but it makes mapping much faster).
- An OSM account.
Where is it?
This month we're all mapping remotely!
What do I do now?
- Get yourself a ticket for this event. If the ticketing website throws an error when you attempt to order a ticket; please try again.
- Set a reminder so you remember; ticketing services may not notify you.
- Prior to the event, please create an OSM account and check that you are able to contribute without technical issues by following this guide. If you come across any mapping situations you're unsure about before the mapathon; make a note of them and ask ask about them during the event.
See you there!
If you need support or help, please get in touch on jorieke.vyncke@london.msf.org