Groups
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Sierra Leone: Ebola, October 2014
We send a highly experienced team to Sierra Leone to help coordinate the response to the Ebola outbreak there, providing mapping support to the Ebola Operations Centre in Freetown.
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Liberia: Ebola, September 2014
As Ebola hits West Africa, MapAction deploys to Monrovia to help coordinate the national and international response to this medical emergency.
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Iraq: Conflict, June 2014
Widespread conflict hits north and central Iraq. MapAction deploys to help collate and disseminate key data about the complex and evolving crisis, working with others to ensure everyone uses the...
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Paraguay: Floods, June 2014
Floods in the north, south and east lead to call for international assistance. MapAction provides independent assessment of the situation, enabling teams to reflect on roles and procedures.
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Serbia: Floods, May 2014
Sustained rainfall results in worst floods for over 100 years. No info on our response
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South Sudan: Conflict, January 2014
Widespread fighting extends across the country, affecting hundreds of thousands. MapAction assesses the humanitarian impact of the violence and aid priorities.
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The Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), November 2013
Category 5 ‘super’ typhoon Haiyan makes landfall on 8 November. MapAction deploys immediately to support humanitarian operations in the worst-hit areas.
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India: Cyclone Phailin, November 2013
Cyclone Phailin makes landfall in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on 12 October. Doesn’t say what our response was
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Sudan: Floods, September 2013
Heavy rain and flash floods severely affect several areas of Sudan. MapAction assists with GIS and IM support for the flooding response.
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Myanmar: Cyclone Mehasan, May 2013
MapAction deploys to Myanmar in preparation for Cyclone Mehasan, producing recommendations on preparedness activities.
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Syria, Conflict, 2013-2015
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Cameroon/Central African Republic: Conflict, January 2013
MapAction deploys to Yaounde, Cameroon, to support response to ongoing violence and insecurity in the Central African Republic.
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The Philippines, Typhoon Pablo (Bopha), December 2012
MapAction team deploys in readiness for Typhoon Pablo (Bopha).
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Guatemala: Earthquake, November 2012
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on 07 Nov 2012, killing at least 39 people, injuring another 155 and destroying scores of homes. 100 people may be missing in...
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Paraguay: Floods, June 2012
The worst floods in more than a decade begin in April 2012, leaving thousands in urgent need of emergency aid. No detail on what we did
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Comoros Floods, April 2012
Torrential rain has been battering the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean since 20 April, causing heavy flooding and landslides. A State of Emergency has been called.
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Republic of Congo: Munitions explosion, March 2012
Following devastating explosions in a munitions depot in Brazzaville on 4 March, MapAction team deploys to produce sector maps to aid search and coordination, and records locations of ordnance found.
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Madagascar: Floods, March 2012
Tropical Storm Irina, following on the heels of tropical Storm Giovanna, causes widespread devastation and flooding. MapAction deploys a team to help boost the government’s GIS capabilities to cope...
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Senegal: Sahel food crisis, February 2012
Severe food crisis is forecast to strike the Sahel region, potentially affecting millions. A MapAction team assists with preparedness mapping.
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The Philippines: Typhoon Washi (Sendong), January 2012
Typhoon Washi/Sendong hits south Philippines on 13 December 2011, causing more than 1,000 deaths and displacing millions. The mounting scale of response by the end of December leads to a request...
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Nicaragua: Floods, October 2011
Torrential rain from Tropical Depression 12-E causes extensive flooding. Damage to roads and infrastructure leaves many communities cut off. MapAction supports response after government declares...