Mapathon in cooperation with Doctors Without Borders: help map the world!
27. March 2025Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Faculty of Logistics and Crisis Management, cordially invites you to Mapathon, a unique event in cooperation with Doctors Without Borders, which aims to help humanitarian organizations refine maps of unexplored areas of the world.
What is Mapathon?
A Mapathon is an event where we work together to create maps of under-mapped places. This data is then used by humanitarian organisations to provide aid after natural disasters, in health care or in the fight against poverty. Thanks to your participation, these organisations can be better prepared for emergencies.
Why get involved?
Help those who need it most
Learn how to use new mapping tools
Meet new people and broaden your horizons
You might discover a new topic for your final thesis
When and where does the event take place?
📅 Date: 8 April 2025
🕕 Time: 18:00 – 20:00
H1-181.24, Tomas Bata University in Zlín
Who can join?
Anyone can join! No previous mapping experience is needed – we will teach you everything on the spot in a few minutes.
This event is funded with the support of IGA-K-TRINITY.
Questions? Feel free to contact us!
📧 E-mail: trojan@utb.cz, t_srneckova@utb.cz
Come and get involved in a good cause! Your help can make a real impact.