Groups
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Cote d’Ivoire: Post-election violence, April 2011
Politically motivated violence in Abidjan and other areas threaten peace and security. MapAction team deploys to help obtain clear picture of humanitarian situation in the conflict-torn country.
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Japan: Earthquake and tsunami, March 2011
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Oshika on 11 March, causing a tsunami. Doesn’t say what we did
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Libya: Conflict, March 2011
Clashes between security forces and rebels cause hundreds of thousands to flee. MapAction teams are deployed to Tunisia and Egypt, to help with huge task of planning and logistics as people flee...
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St Lucia: Hurricane Tomas, November 2010
St Lucia is badly hit by Hurricane Tomas on 30 October, causing landslides, blocked roads and cut off communities. Nothing on our work?
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Pakistan: Floods, August 2010
Severe flooding in Islamabad region. MapAction provides situation mapping support for international agencies responding to the emergency.
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Haiti: Earthquake, January 2010
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Port-au-Prince on 12 January. MapAction deploys the next day, producing maps to aid search and rescue and creating a shared operational picture for relief...
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Albania: Floods, January 2010
Two months of continuous rainfall leads to severe flooding in Shkodra and Lezha regions. MapAction assists with flooding assessments in the north of the country.
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Pakistan: Landslide, January 2010
MapAction helped to alleviate risks of a potential flood catastrophe in mountainous northern Pakistan. The charity was approached by NGO leaders in Pakistan seeking assistance with risk and...
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El Salvador: Floods, November 2009
Heavy rainfall around San Salvador causes flash flooding and landslides. Two MapAction team members deployed for 10 days to help with relief operations.
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Sumatra, Indonesia: Earthquake, September 2009
Two earthquakes of 7.6 and 6.9 strike Padang, Sumatra, on 30 September. Four MapAction volunteers deployed to support the humanitarian response.
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The Philippines: Typhoon Pepeng (Ondoy), September 2009
Tropical storm Ondoy causes mass destruction and flooding around Manila. MapAction team deploys to assist with information management and mapping.
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Burkina Faso: Floods, September 2009
Flash floods in Ouagadougou destroy property and displace tens of thousands of people.
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Benin: Floods, July 2009
Severe flooding in south of country leads government to request international assistance. MapAction team deploys in support.
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Pakistan: Displacement, June 2009
Clashes between Pakistani and Taliban forces in northwest Pakistan displace millions. MapAction team deploys to support international relief coordination.
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Namibia: Floods, March 2009
Flooding affects substantial part of northern Namibia and the Caprivi Strip. A MapAction team deploys to assist in the humanitarian assessment operation.
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Haiti: Hurricane Ike, September 2008
Hurricane Ike and other tropical storms bring devastating flooding centred on city of Gonaïves. MapAction deploys emergency mapping team as phase one response.
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China: Earthquake, May 2008
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan province in China on 12 May 2008.
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Myanmar, Cyclone Nargis, May 2008
Cyclone Nargis devastates south of Myanmar and kills tens of thousands. MapAction team deploys to Bangkok for a month as integral component of rapidly assembled community of emergency agencies.
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Bolivia, Floods, January 2008
Severe flooding affects tens of thousands across the country. MapAction team helps steer evacuation planning and identifies campsite locations for displaced people.
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Mexico City: Floods, November 2007
Mexico City and Tabasco province severely affected by exceptional seasonal rainfall. MapAction deploys emergency mapping team but is constrained by lack of government data.
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Dominican Republic: Hurricane Noel, November 2007
Hurricane Noel brings severe flooding and cuts off dozens of villages. MapAction team responds to deployment request from the UN.