The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub

Advancing urban resilience, disaster preparedness and response, and development through open mapping solutions.

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

URGENT CALL FOR MAPPERS

Help us map Madagascar and Mozambique. Mappers Needed for projects:

https://t.co/iJPUsd7345
https://t.co/t3jqNr0doY
https://t.co/mtXmQvhWt0
https://t.co/36z4E3o41D

@osmafrica @osm_zimbabwe @OSM_Mg @OpenStreetMapZA @hotosm

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

We’re hiring! 📢

Join the @HOTOSM Eastern & Southern Africa Hub as a Green Skills Coordinator.

Deadline: April 6, 2026 📍 Location: Lesotho 🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/I0utu9xo1e

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

🚨 URGENT CALL FOR MAPPERS 🚨

Massive floods & landslides have devastated Gacha Baba Woreda, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia, burying homes, displacing thousands & causing tragic loss of life.

Help us map project #46833 on https://t.co/GVObikqQv3

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

Your WhatsApp group might already be the most powerful mapping tool in your community.

Free 45-min course 👇 Sign up and learn more:
https://t.co/DCvdqAE6FT

#OpenMapping #ChatMap #CommunityMapping

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

People who live with the risk create the best maps. Read our case study collection on open mapping for disaster response

📥 Download the full collection:
https://t.co/AXHtxkR7HK

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

🚨 Cyclone Gezani. Madagascar & Mozambique. 250,000+ affected.

You can help right now by mapping roads & buildings in affected areas 👇

https://t.co/GTRGRqOdvC

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

Webinar RECAP: Here's what you missed if you weren't there.
Watch now https://t.co/DcF8fnW2hK

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

This #IWD2026, join our live panel on how community-led open mapping makes women visible and visible means actionable in emergencies.

📅 March 5, 16:00-17:00 UTC
Register: https://t.co/cBAiDEymgx

Read more: https://t.co/gJlJcrhmks

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

What are humanitarians actually experiencing with AI — beyond the headlines?

Webinar | Beyond the hype: Ground truth on AI across the humanitarian sector

📅 Thursday, 26 February
🕒 14.00 - 15.30 UTC
Link: https://t.co/wOIVl2bQqw

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

We're hiring a drone mapping consultant in Nairobi, Kenya. 🇰🇪 .

Deadline: 5 March 2026. A valid KCAA RPL is required.

Apply: https://t.co/ZAryLOENwq
#DroneMapping #OpenMapping #Hiring #Kenya

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

Mozambique Floods Data Now Available

This geospatial data is now available on the Humanitarian Data Exchange for buildings and roads with weekly updates.

Link to HDX database: https://t.co/puFK17rvLI

@hotosm @UNmigration @UNICEF @UNHCR @UNDRR

[OpenStreetMap Zimbabwe @osm_zimbabwe]

OSM Zimbabwe is participating in the Africa Map Cup 2026.🚀🇿🇼 We are geared up for the #AfricaMapCup2026! Together, we'll represent our nation with pride and determination.
#AfricaCup2026
#osmzwawakening
@LetwinNomsa @surveyor_jr @_dronegirl_ @openmapping_esa @TomTom @hotosm

[OpenStreetMap Zimbabwe @osm_zimbabwe]

Meet the team for Africa Map Cup 2026
Blessed Zhou
Position: Gunman(10) like Mbappe😀

Who's Blessed: NUST Youthmappers Vice President

Why does he contribute to OSM?
I'm a fan of voluntary work and through OpenStreetMap, I help communities become seen, planned, and empowered.

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

The 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 ��𝟬𝟮𝟲 are open for 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://t.co/l6uv30yGdG

[OpenStreetMap Rwanda @osm_Rwanda]

We officially launched our GIS training program as one of Innovate4DigiJobs. Geospatial enthusiasts joined for discussions and an interactive session covering the full program. Huge thanks to all who came, and massive gratitude to our partners: @rwictchamber , @ilodaressalaam

[Charles Chilufya @CharleChilufya]

Honoured✨to be recognized as an Eastern & Southern Africa Validation Guru (Data Quality Expert) Grateful to @hotosm Via Open Mapping Hub ESA for the acknowledgement. A win for Zambia 🇿🇲 & Africa @openmapping_esa #HOT_ESA #DataQuality #OpenMapping #AfricaRising #ESAValidationGuru

[OpenStreetMap Rwanda @osm_Rwanda]

Training sessions have officially begun!
High energy from both trainers and trainees as everyone embarks on an exciting new journey in Geospatial Technology. Much appreciation to our partners @ilodaressalaam , @rwictchamber, and Luxembourg aid and development #Innovate4digijobs

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

Join us at @AfricaTechSummit Nairobi!

@DavidLemayian, our Regional Director, is speaking on a panel powered by @OpenSociety on technology's role in realizing a peaceful continent.

Read more: https://t.co/GaCTtGt60C

#HumanitarianMapping #TechForPeace #AfricaTech

[Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team @hotosm]

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗚𝗘𝗢 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Have insights to share with the geospatial community? Submit your proposal by 𝟮𝟬 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 and showcase your expertise to an audience of industry professionals.

👉 Apply: https://t.co/04bN9QkQTE

[The Open Mapping Hub-Eastern & Southern Africa Hub @openmapping_esa]

🚨 Help Map Mozambique

620,000+ people affected by devastating floods.

All skill levels are welcome. Your mapping efforts will help generate data that support evacuation routing, damage assessment, and rescue coordination.

→ https://t.co/YTmUc8Js6q

@osmafrica @hotosm