GIS for Humanitarian

GIS for Humanitarian is a practical, hands-on program that teaches learners how to use mapping and spatial analysis to support disaster preparedness, emergency response, public health, and humanitarian operations. Participants learn to collect, manage, analyze, and communicate location-based information to identify needs, prioritize resources, plan routes and service coverage, and share clear maps and dashboards for decision-makers. What You’ll Learn 🌍 Humanitarian GIS Fundamentals: Understand the role of GIS in humanitarian operations and development work, including key datasets such as population, infrastructure, hazards, and resources. ⚠️ Disaster Risk & Emergency Mapping: Map hazards such as floods, earthquakes, and storms, and analyze vulnerability, exposure, and risk to support emergency preparedness and response planning. 🚑 Accessibility & Logistics Analysis: Use network and proximity analysis to plan relief routes, assess service coverage, and support efficient delivery of humanitarian aid. 📍 Field Data Collection & Mobile GIS: Design surveys and collect spatial data using mobile tools like QField and ODK, then integrate field data into QGIS workflows. 🗂️ Data Quality & Humanitarian Standards: Apply data validation, metadata creation, spatial accuracy checks, and NGO standards such as UN OCHA and HDX guidelines. 🗺️ Mapping & Program Planning: Create thematic maps for population, health, and infrastructure, and conduct site suitability analysis for shelters, clinics, and relief centers. 📊 GIS Dashboards & Decision Support: Develop interactive maps, dashboards, and story maps to support coordination, reporting, and humanitarian decision-making. Enroll Today Join afrogis and learn how to turn spatial data into life-saving decisions.