3D GIS Helps MAF Deliver Aid to Isolated Communities
(Repost) Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian mission-based organization that has been using small aircraft for 80 years to provide help, hope and healing Read More …
Q&A about Samaritans’s Purse response to hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane that came ashore late on September 26th in the Big Bend region of Florida, became an overwhelming tropical storm Read More …
Data Analytics for Adaptive Management
Explore how data analytics tools play a crucial role in humanitarian emergency response. We’ll delve into topics such as satellite imagery, damage assessment models, and Read More …
Open Language Research & GIS
Case study on using an open GIS stack for geo-linguistic research, generating area polygons, and also automation of scoring and analytics. These polygons were subsequently Read More …
Status of Global Evangelization Map – 1996
In 1996 an organization Global Mapping International worked with the International Mission Board, who provided the statistical data, and some other sponsoring organizations to create Read More …
GeoEthics: The call for good
This article by Dr. Jason E. VanHorn and Dr. Joseph Kerski explores the expansion of ethical conversations in geography, environmental science, and Geographic Information Sciences, focusing on Geoethics and the concepts of GEO/GIS for good. It discusses teaching foundations of geoethics and utilizing virtue ethics to address ethical dilemmas in GIS projects, aiming to promote community wellness. Read More …
Theo-Geo: expanding biblical understanding with place names
Biblical place names can often expand our understanding of Scripture. Join this webinar to: • Gain new knowledge as we explore geographic examples from familiar Read More …
Empathy Mapping: a tool to serve people better
This session introduces empathy mapping for GIS professionals, emphasizing its role in improving user experience in GIS projects. We’ll examine key empathy mapping questions, highlighting Read More …
Using the Working Gensius Model
in GIS, with Teams and Project Management By Ethan Barker THE IDEA OF THE MODEL Consider this question: what if you spent more time doing Read More …
Mapping the world’s languages
Each of the world’s 7,000 languages is meaningful and adds to the richness of human expression. The SIL Mapping Team maintains the language mapping of Read More …