Open Mapping Hub

Eastern & Southern Africa

Surface Water Mapping in Somalia
HOT supported the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) to map Sipili community resources and identify optimal locations for a community network (ALINET) infrastructure.

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Contraceptive Access Map
In Uganda, we have created map data highlighting contraceptive access points to empower women with information for making informed choices about their reproductive health.

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NASA Lifelines
We provided a three-day simulation experience leveraging satellite data and tools to inform humanitarian decision-making in a realistic, immersive environment.

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Advancing community development and humanitarian response through open mapping solutions.

The Eastern and Southern Africa Hub is dedicated to leveraging the power of open map data to address critical challenges across countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. By collaborating closely with governments, non-profit organizations, and local communities, we support and lead the creation, updating, and dissemination of high-quality geospatial information to support sustainable development and humanitarian response. Our work focuses on building local capacity, fostering innovation, and forging strategic partnerships to tackle issues such as disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and improving access to essential services.

To learn more about HOT's work please check our Who We Are page.

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