New open mapping actors in Ecuador

On April 16, 2016, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Ecuador, leaving a large number of dead and homeless, and generating a humanitarian emergency. Among the aid actions deployed, the joint action between Mapping Ecuador and HOT allowed for a better detailed mapping of the affected areas, especially “roads, towns, villages, to coordinate the aid efforts of government institutions and the rescue initiatives of civil society.”

Nuevos actores del mapeo abierto en Ecuador

El 16 de abril del 2016 un terremoto de grado 7.8 sacudió Ecuador dejando una gran cantidad de muertos y damnificados, y generando una emergencia humanitaria. Entre las acciones de ayuda desplegadas, la acción conjunta entre Mapping Ecuador y HOT permitió cartografiar a un mejor detalle las zonas afectadas, sobre todo “caminos, pueblos, aldeas, para coordinar los esfuerzos de ayuda de las instituciones gubernamentales y las iniciativas de rescate de la sociedad civil”.

Program Announcement : Collaboration with US Embassy Quito

“When we started our application, we wondered, would the embassy even take our work seriously? We are delighted that they recognized the importance of play in education. Children learn through play. Especially for children who have experienced trauma or live … Continue reading

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