How Learners Are Using OSM Data for Real-World Impact The power of data is in how it’s used and learners from the Humanitarian Use of OSM Data course are proving just that. From mapping flood-affected infrastructure in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona, to assessing damage in Florida following Hurricane Ian, course participants are creating impactful, real-world maps that support disaster response and recovery. This free, self-paced online course has already attracted 1,051 participants from across the globe, with 207 earning certificates and contributing to open, humanitarian-focused data solutions. Whether you're an individual, part of a local community, or working in an organization, this course equips you with the practical skills to make OpenStreetMap data meaningful in your context. What the course offers: • No PDFs or slides—fully self-contained and browser-based • ~9 hours of learning at your own pace • Hands-on tools like QGIS, uMap, Disaster Ninja, and Openrouteservice • Real-world applications of OSM data for humanitarian and development work Course Curriculum Includes: • Introduction to OSM and HOT • Identifying data gaps and understanding the completeness of OSM • Using uMap and Openrouteservice for visualization and analysis • QGIS fundamentals and intermediate spatial data analysis • Applying OSM with real disaster data to produce impactful maps • Certification upon completion If you’re ready to turn open data into humanitarian insight, this course is for you. Enroll now and start learning: https://bit.ly/41whtq3 (fb)

Join Us Again for Validation Saturdays for Myanmar! We invite you to the second session of Validation Saturdays for Myanmar, taking place this Saturday. Event Details: • Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025 • Time: 6:30 PM (Myanmar) | 7:00 PM (Bangkok) | 8:00 PM (Manila) • Platform: Google Meet (you'll receive a calendar invite once you register) • Who can join: Intermediate and advanced mappers Register here: https://bit.ly/3SimA7H Your contributions help support ongoing recovery efforts in Myanmar. Thank you to everyone who participated last week, let’s continue this important work together. Organized by: HOT, through one of its regional hubs, Open Mapping Hub - Asia , and OpenStreetMap Myanmar (myOSM) With support from: CDE - Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern UN Mappers TomTom and H2H Network (fb)