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travelling adventures & aid/development thoughts here, occasionally interesting

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

One of the most common questions- "How does #openmapping and #OSM work in conflict?" A quick read on how @hotosm is approaching mapping in conflict in accordance with humanitarian principles- https://t.co/vo9cZ0Oxhd

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

@GustoHQ make that three transfers

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

@GustoHQ have been trying to resolve a benefits issue for almost 3 mos. now without resolution and incurring high costs, have spoken to 5+ different staff and now on a call where I've been transferred twice...questioning our choice of payroll provider.

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

@Delta have been waiting in a check-in line at DSS for literally 3 hours, still not checked in, for a 2AM flight, not even water offered.

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

Fantastic opportunity today to be with @openmapping_wa and OSM Senegal to ask and think about the answers to important questions for #IWD2022 [J'ai l'opportunité aujourd'hui de poser (et de répondre) à des questions essentielles sur la Journée internationale de la femme] @hotosm

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

#HOTSummit2021 is live with 500 registrants from 82 countries!

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

Cancelling student loan debt would help tens of millions of struggling borrowers and give a huge boost to our economy. Stay in the fight to #CancelStudentDebt. https://t.co/yznzQwliwI

[World Wide Web Foundation @webfoundation]

Today at #GenerationEquality, 4 of the world’s biggest tech companies make bold commitments to tackle the abuse of women on their platforms.

If fully realised these steps would help create a more empowering internet for millions of women & girls worldwide https://t.co/KRgAaxSxp7

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

Looking forward to chance to connect with our 'team' around the world!

[HeatherLeson - @[email protected] @HeatherLeson]

This Friday! @hotosm "Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Summit 2020" https://t.co/KukSFG1J0N

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

Not as fun as meeting everyone in person, but looking forward to chatting with you all then!

[Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team @hotosm]

The summit program is available on the website. We're excited for all of the people from around the world and across the community sharing their experiences and perspectives. RSVPing for this virtual summit is free, so don't miss the chance to save your spot! #HOTSummit

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

“They all want an accurate, ubiquitous map of the world that can be maintained in perpetuity as sustainably as possible.” — @mouthofmorrison
And just imagine if we could use that for humanitarian purposes... https://t.co/v5rnMUsBgN

[The Daily Show @TheDailyShow]

Trump lawyers arguing that every last vote needs to be counted in Arizona but not Pennsylvania

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

Happy on #InternationalEqualPayDay to be saying @hotosm is working to close the gap and make a more equitable organization. Check out this blog from HOT's #Gender, #Diversity, & #inclusion Initiative- https://t.co/ViBq3SvEU6

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

THIS is the real concern, the system is rigged -https://t.co/3g1S9BQ0tL

[Nate Silver @NateSilver538]

Chance of a Biden Electoral college win if he wins the popular vote by X points:

0-1 points: just 6%!
1-2 points: 22%
2-3 points: 46%
3-4 points: 74%
4-5 points: 89%
5-6 points: 98%
6-7 points: 99%

[TED Talks @TEDTalks]

Right now 1 billion people worldwide live in places that are not on any maps. That means they're cut off from aid, disaster relief efforts, and other forms of life-saving assistance. Here's how @Hotosm is changing this: https://t.co/gQPNn76Y0d @TheAudaciousPrj

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

The #HOTSummit is always one of my favorite weeks of the year, will still be happy to 'see' everyone in December! Submit talks today

[Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team @hotosm]

Join humanitarian mappers from around the world on December 4 for HOT's 2020 Summit! We will be gathering online to discuss the past, present, and future of humanitarian mapping. The call for proposals is open until September 11, https://t.co/DkSv4PHC0j #HOT10YRS

[Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team @hotosm]

With support from @TheAudaciousPrj, the HOT community will work to bridge the digital gender divide & increase women’s access to & use of technology to map in @openstreetmap #Audacious2020 #TED2020 https://t.co/MnlnWrF36X

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

Proud of @hotosm as mentioned by @Ladysmith as a Field Research example for Gender Data Analysis in the @TechChange Gender Data 101 course!

[Rachel @RachelKVanNice]

Work with me!

[Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team @hotosm]

HOT is looking for an Operations Associate with experience in international development & humanitarian action. You will support the the Global Operations Manager on a broad range of tasks. Apply by 20 April https://t.co/VOcfLjB5EV

[Mapbox @Mapbox]

If you’re building a map to aid COVID-19 response, we can help. Contact our Community team https://t.co/FPsDgj6LUT