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Official account for the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team. We use open geospatial data and tech for humanitarian response and community-led development. Find all our key resources and links at https://linktr.ee/hotosm
Missed our webinar on 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 & 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 (Dec 10)?

No worries, you can catch up anytime 👇

🎥 Watch the recording on YouTube: bit.ly/44H6Mlv
📊 View the slides: bit.ly/3LeeoW2

Stay up to date and learn key lessons for remote damage assessments.
December 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We’ve updated the static Gaza pre-conflict buildings dataset on HDX, correcting previously missing buildings.

If you’ve downloaded this dataset before, please re-download now to access the most up-to-date version.

👉 bit.ly/4mXE2vd
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 | 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀!

📅 Date: 22 December 2025
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM UTC | 5:30 PM EAT
💻 Join here: bit.ly/48NLJjI
🧭 Mapping task: bit.ly/4979DFR
December 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We’re grateful to OSMF for awarding us a £6,000 microgrant to strengthen field mapping strategies for OpenStreetMap.

This support will help improve OSM-focused workflows in FieldTM, guided by community input and testing.

Read more on OSM blog: bit.ly/3KD4mO9
December 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!

HOT is looking for a Lead OSM Guru to support the H2H Network's Syria activation.

📍 Remote role, but must be based in or near Rural Damascus or Aleppo City
⏳ 5-month, term-limited contract
🗓 Apply by 30 Dec 2025

Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4anuWFo
December 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
HOT launches 𝙍𝙚𝙈𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙮𝙧𝙞𝙖: 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚 & 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮.

It is a H2H-supported initiative, activated through the H2H_network and funded by FCDOGovUK

HOT will work with partners to strengthen humanitarian response in Syria.

Learn more: bit.ly/4asnRDz
December 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
As part of the HOT Mentorship Program, mentors continue to create meaningful spaces for learning, connection, and growth.

Arnalie Vicario shared her experience as a mentor, reflecting on a session focused on effective communication in community engagement.
December 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
AI belongs to the people it serves. HOT proves this daily in partnership with @PJMFdn. HOT is building a community-driven GeoAI platform grounded in ethical AI.

This work is part of $75.8MM toward AI for public purpose.

Learn more: bit.ly/48KpBXy
December 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
After five years of visionary leadership, Nama Budhathoki is transitioning out of his role as Regional Director of @openmapping_ap.

Paul Uithol will serve as Interim Director as the Hub enters this next phase.

👉 Read more about Nama’s reflections: bit.ly/44vcpDf
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗: Mapping Impact Across West Africa 🗺️✨

In 2025, open mapping strengthened community protection and inclusive planning across West Africa. From participatory mapping in Senegal to drone mapping for accessibility in Freetown, data was turned into action through local partnerships.
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗: Strengthening Urban Planning in Eastern & Southern Africa 🌍✨

In 2025, our work with local governments and community mappers helped create vital geospatial data for safer transport, better services, and climate-ready city planning across the region.
December 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Reposted by Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
LAC Hub - HOT had a good year, including our collaboration in Oaxaca and Toluca, Mexico

mstdn @mapeoabierto_la
bsky @hotosm.org
xitter @MapHubLAC @CodeandoMexico

#informaltransport #populartransport #americas #northamerica #mexico #oaxaca #toluca […]

[Original post on urbanists.social]
December 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗 🗺️✨

Through open mapping, we strengthened humanitarian response, built stronger urban resilience, and supported climate-ready action across the region.
December 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The HOT Community WG invites you to our End-of-Year Party!

Join us as we reflect on our 2025 achievements, spotlight presentations from our mentorship legacy projects, and celebrate 15 years of HOT.

📅 December 20
⏰ 13:00 UTC
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4abq4mE
December 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
2025 marked HOT’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating the global community that made it possible. Thank you for being part of this journey.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a very mappy New Year!
December 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Join us for a 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 hosted by the 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 and the 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, with Geoffrey Kateregga, Community Project Lead at HOT.

Click here to join: bit.ly/4anMYXR
December 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗦𝟰𝗚 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗨𝗽

In mid-November, HOT joined the global open source geospatial community at FOSS4G Auckland 2025.

Explore the map created using ChatMap during the event: bit.ly/4ipSU4C
December 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Join HOT on 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟭𝟬 at 𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗨𝗧𝗖 for a conversation on remote damage assessments.

We’ll share lessons from Lebanon, insights from Myanmar, and why coordinated methods matter.

Scan the image or click the link to register: bit.ly/4ojlAgU
December 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
We’re excited to welcome the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! Each member brings deep expertise in open mapping, technology, humanitarian response, and community-centered innovation.

Swipe to meet our incoming and continuing board members 👇
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reposted by Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
Hurricane Melissa made a devastating sweep in the Caribbean, leaving neighborhoods flooded and communities displaced. @hotosm.org coordinated with local organizations and government partners to provide aid within hours of landfall. Learn more: https://www.hotosm.org/
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We’re honoring our outgoing Board Members, Kate Chapman, Angie Oduor Lungati, and Shoaib Burq.

Thank you for your leadership and years of service. Your guidance has strengthened HOT’s mission and the global open mapping community.
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Our Executive Director, Rebecca Firth, is featured as an expert in AGI’s Foresight Report 2030, exploring the future of geospatial skills, AI, data and earth systems.

Read the report: bit.ly/3JSFzVQ
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Join the 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 on Saturday, 22 November, from 10:00 to 12:00 UTC for a webinar focused on enhancing your mapping efficiency with 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗠 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀.

👉 Scan the QR code to register
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join HOT’s GIS & Data Protection Lead, Jessie Pechmann, at the Atrocity Prevention Lab Webinar Series by Harvard Humanitarian Initiative on Nov 19 (9–10 AM ET) for “𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚,” exploring how data supports crisis response.

Register here: bit.ly/4oFNFjI
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗦𝟰𝗚 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

HOT will be leading 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗦𝟰𝗚 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

📅 Nov 17–23, 2025
📍 AUT, Tāmaki Makaurau
🔗 talks.osgeo.org/foss4g-2025
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM