MapSwipe: Empowering Humanitarian Efforts with Remote Mapping
MapSwipe, developed by the British Red Cross Society, is a free iPhone app falling under the Utilities & Tools category. Its primary goal is to support humanitarian organizations in pinpointing vulnerable populations globally. Leveraging satellite imagery, users can remotely contribute to identifying settlements, roads, and crucial features in crisis-prone regions.
In alignment with the Missing Maps Project, MapSwipe enables users to select specific tasks, such as pinpointing villages at risk of cholera outbreaks in areas like the Democratic Republic of Congo. Through swiping through satellite images, users mark locations of interest, aiding in creating detailed maps for on-ground use. This app revolutionizes the mapping process, streamlining the identification of at-risk populations and enhancing the efficiency of humanitarian responses.
