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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

29 Oct 2024

Mapping and Open Data Critical to Disaster Response

The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) released an impact report on September 18, 2024, highlighting two years of enhancing open data for disaster response in West and Northern Africa. Key successes include vital infrastructure mapping in Morocco, Senegal, Liberia, and Nigeria, showcasing the importance of accurate data and community collaboration.

Morocco and 3 other countries - El hadji Ndiaye

22 Oct 2024

Will OpenStreetMap meet your needs? HOT’s move towards more data insights

In the spirit of FAIR data (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) and with support from the H2H Network, HOT is improving the reusability of OpenStreetMap (OSM) data through improved metadata of its datasets.

Ethiopia and 3 other countries - Jessica Pechmann, Claudio de los Reyes

22 Oct 2024

From Brainstorm to (Almost) Blastoff: Building ClearPath, an Accessible Navigation App

ClearPath, a mobile navigation app, leverages OpenStreetMap to enhance accessibility in Downtown Kingston for persons with disabilities. Developed with support from HOT’s microgrant and collaboration with MSBM, ClearPath aims to map key accessibility features like curb cuts and pedestrian crossings.

Jamaica - Sharon Aiken

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.