We are dedicated to humanitarian action and community development through open mapping. We work together to provide map data which revolutionises disaster management, reduces risks, and contributes to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Check our website.
We aim to create and nurture just tech to amplify connections between human[itarian] needs and open map data. We have a core tech team, but we rely on YOU for contributions and collaborations to make all this magic happen!
As with any open source community, there are many projects and tools that we are working on at the same time. You can see that reflected in the number of repositories we have. How to get started:
- Check the 6 pinned repositories below- these are our current open source projects we are actively working on
- Check the README file - you will see a reference to a product roadmap for the year that will give you an indication of the work we are doing
- Read the contributing guidelines for each repo - we would advise starting with any issues labelled Good First Issue
Please also check the HOT Tech Docs. It is primarily intended for a software development audience.
If you are just beginning your open source contributor journey, then start by watching this comprehensive Github Guide to HOTOSM!
Still unsure where to start your contributor journey, reach to our Networks and Engagement Lead (tech community)- Petya
Join the HOT Tech and Innovation Working Group- a welcoming and inclusive open space to connect, contribute, collaborate, innovate and share ideas for geospatial tech for humanitarian purposes! Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00 and 18:00UTC!
Join the HOTOSM Slack workspace. The main channel for any tech discussions is #geospatial-tech-and-innovation. Other relevant tech Slack channels you might be interested in joining: #imagery-coord #openaerialmap #local-imagery (NEW - 2023! Incl. drone imagery) #tasking-manager #tasking-manager-testing #tasking-manager-alert #fmtm-field-pilots (Field Mapping Tasking Manager) #export-tool #osmcha #machine-learning #starter-issues #mobile
