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MapSwipe

2.3.0 (1)
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5 downloads

Mobile app enhances mapping for global humanitarian aid through user input

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MapSwipe is an innovative mobile app designed to significantly aid humanitarian efforts by identifying and mapping remote communities through user participation in image analysis. Its primary goal is to facilitate the creation of accurate maps that are crucial for delivering aid to crisis-stricken areas where vulnerable populations might otherwise remain uncharted.

When you use this tool, you have the opportunity to select a specific part of the world that is experiencing a humanitarian crisis. Your task involves swiping through satellite imagery of the chosen area, identifying key features such as settlements, roads, and rivers by tapping your screen. This seemingly simple act provides crucial data to professional mappers, empowering them to build detailed maps efficiently.

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The process traditionally required mappers to manually sift through copious amounts of satellite images, including vast expanses of uninhabited terrain, which was both time-consuming and labor-intensive. The app streamlines this by enabling everyday users to contribute to the mapping process, thus accelerating the work of both mappers and, subsequently, medical and aid teams on the ground.

Utilizing the application not only furnishes you with a straightforward way to make a tangible difference in global humanitarian efforts, but it also connects you directly with the urgent needs of people in crisis areas. This user-centric approach maximizes the effectiveness of aid distribution, ensuring that resources are directed precisely where they are most needed.

Embrace the opportunity to impact global humanitarian missions by downloading it today. Participate actively in a community dedicated to making the world a more accessible and cared-for place, right from your mobile device. Whether it's aiding in natural disaster relief or supporting healthcare deployments, your involvement is pivotal in changing lives for the better.

This review has been crafted using the insights provided by British Red Cross.

Requirements (Latest version)

  • Android 5.0 or higher required

Information about MapSwipe 2.3.0 (1)

Package Name org.missingmaps.mapswipe
License Free
Op. System Android
Category General
Language English
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Author British Red Cross
Downloads 5
Date Mar 9, 2025
Content Rating +3
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Older versions

apk 2.2.10 (0) Android + 5.0 Aug 26, 2024
apk 2.2.9 (2) Android + 5.0 Apr 8, 2024
apk 2.2.6 (6) Android + 5.0 Jan 10, 2024
apk 2.2.1 (0) Android + 5.0 Jan 10, 2024
apk 2.1.8 (0) Android + 5.0 Jan 10, 2024
apk 2.0.6 (0) Android + 4.3 Jan 10, 2024

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