MapAction field guide to humanitarian mapping

humanitarian_fieldguide_coverThe first edition of this field guide was published in 2009 and has been used by a broad spectrum of humanitarian and development organisations seeking practical and low cost ways to exploit geospatial methods in their work.

This guide has been compiled from MapAction’s experience in disaster preparedness and relief operations drawn from many training sessions and disaster emergency missions; however every situation is different. We greatly value comments and suggestions, and we will do our best to answer your questions about using GIS and GPS for humanitarian mapping in the field please contact us.

MapAction field guide to humanitarian mapping (hi res – 13mb)
MapAction field guide to humanitarian mapping (lo res – 4mb)