How To — Map Information

There are many different types of maps online, from 3D Google Maps to mashing up open-source, editable maps to meet your needs.

The Movements.org how-to guides identify best practices for the use of digital technologies for social change.

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I. Plan and Strategize     II. Build Awareness        III. Mobilize     IV. Stay Safe     V. Access Blocked Information     VI. Collaborate     VII. Fundraise     VIII. Keep Supporters Engaged

How to aid dissident bloggers

How to aid dissident bloggers

Posted by Afsanieh Rassti in Build Awareness , Crowdsource, Map Information


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How To Use Google Fusion Tables

How To Use Google Fusion Tables

Posted by Colin Brown in Collaborate Effectively, Crowdsource, Map Information


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How to Crowdsource Election Observation Using Ushahidi

How to Crowdsource Election Observation Using Ushahidi

Posted by Susannah Vila in Collaborate Effectively, Crowdsource, Map Information

Set up a map to crowdsource election monitoring
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How To Browse OpenStreetMap and Embed a Map On Your Website

How To Browse OpenStreetMap and Embed a Map On Your Website

Posted by Brannon Cullum in Crowdsource, Map Information

Learn how to browser OpenStreetMap, a free and editable map of the world, and embed a map on your own website.
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How to Visualize Your Data on a Map with OpenHeatMap

How to Visualize Your Data on a Map with OpenHeatMap

Posted by Brannon Cullum in Build Awareness , Collaborate Effectively, Crowdsource, Map Information

OpenHeatMap is a unique way to visualize your data using colors to represent the data values on a map.
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How to Create a Customized Map with Google Maps

How to Create a Customized Map with Google Maps

Posted by Brannon Cullum in Crowdsource, Map Information

Learn how to create a customized and personalized map using Google Maps.
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How to Visualize Information on a Map Using Crowdmap

How to Visualize Information on a Map Using Crowdmap

Posted by Brannon Cullum in Collaborate Effectively, Crowdsource, Map Information

Crowdmap is a new tool by the Ushahidi team for collecting, aggregating and visualizing information.
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How to Send and Receive Text Messages with Large Groups Using FrontlineSMS

How to Send and Receive Text Messages with Large Groups Using FrontlineSMS

Posted by Susannah Vila in Build Awareness , Crowdsource, Map Information, Mobiles Phones in Activism, Poorly Wired

Frontline SMS allows you to create your own hub for receiving and sending text message on a large scale.
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How to Detect, Predict and Respond to Health-Related Events Using Riff

How to Detect, Predict and Respond to Health-Related Events Using Riff

Posted by Brannon Cullum in Map Information

Riff is a software application that allows users to collaborate around streams of information in times of crisis.
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How to Create Your Own Map With MapBox

How to Create Your Own Map With MapBox

Posted by Brannon Cullum in Crowdsource, Map Information

Use MapBox to create custom maps.
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