Free, up-to-date maps are a critical resource when relief organizations are responding to disasters or political crises. The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) creates and provides those maps.
Collaborative Maps for Humanitarian Aid
Reaching those in need through maps
When major disaster strikes anywhere in the world, HOT rallies a huge network of volunteers to create, online, the maps that enable responders to reach those in need.
Putting the world's vulnerable people and places on the map
Many of the poorest and most vulnerable places in the world do not exist on any map. To date over 3,500 Missing Maps volunteers have collectively made 12 million edits to OpenStreetMap and put 7.5 million people on the map.
Community
Creating better maps with communities
HOT supports community mapping projects around the world and assists people to create their own maps for socio-economic development and disaster preparedness.
Training governments, NGOs, students and volunteers
HOT organizes and facilitates customized training workshops in open data and open source mapping and GIS tools.
Technical Projects
Deploying new technology to serve the humanitarian and open data communities
HOT develops several open source programs and applications to leverage collaborative mapping and the use of new technologies in the field of geographic information for humanitarian aid. Check them out!
Partnerships
Working together for a better world
HOT assists international organizations as well as governments and first responders with mapping needs during disaster. Additionally, HOT participates in various long-term projects with our partners.
The organization
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Voting members
Voting members have shown commitment to the HOT mission and are responsible for voting on HOT matters.
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Board
The board is HOT's official leadership, providing direction and support for HOT's community.
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Team
A team of dedicated community leaders, staff, contractors, volunteers, and interns lead HOT's work
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Finances
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Annual report
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Incorporation and Bylaws