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Media: Mapping the Crisis in the Horn of Africa

Contributed by Rick DeVan on August 26, 2011 at 8:00 pm ET

Resource: Mapping towards Crisis Relief in the Horn of Africa at Google.org Blog.

Over 12.4 million people across Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia are threatened with hunger and disease as they are unable to access basic survival means.

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You can help the Horn of Africa during its time of crisis by creating detailed maps using your local knowledge of places, such as cities, roads, and natural landmarks. If you’re unfamiliar with the region, try pairing up with people who have local knowledge, who can help by reviewing and correcting your edits. To participate in these ways and more, and offer feedback, please join our Africa mailing list and visit the Horn of Africa community mapping site as we all map the way toward crisis relief.

Resource: Crisis in the Horn of Africa community mapping

Also of interest: Map Makerpedia: A Worldwide Community of Mapping
Knowledge at Google Lat Long Blog.

If you have any knowledge of the Horn of Africa here is an opportunity to help alleviate the crisis.

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