Hitotsubashi University participated in the International Humanitarian Mapathon!
For the first time, Hitotsubashi University participated in the International Humanitarian Mapathon, a global, two-part event where participants converted data into compelling visual narratives. The first Crisis Challenge invited participants to map real-world disasters within a week. Submissions were evaluated by a panel from participating universities, including UCLA, the University of Southern California, and Reitaku University. Hitotsubashi students achieved victories in both the Best Narrative and Best Data categories.
Best data (3-way tie)
Educational Vulnerabilities in Myanmar: Mapping Earthquakes and Attacks (Hitotsubashi)
Best data (3-way tie)
Displacement of population in East-DRC caused by armed conflicts on natural resources (Hitotsubashi)
Best data (3-way tie)
Targeting intervention: addressing regional healthcare disparities in Indonesia during the covid-19 pandemic (Hitotsubashi)
Best narrative
2024 - Water Crisis in Sicily - Italy (Hitotsubashi)
On April 29 (or April 30th Japan/Philippine time), the event culminated with the Humanitarian Mapathon, a live, collaborative mapping effort featuring a keynote by Avishan Bodjnoud from the United Nations. Students entered geographic information on the mapping platform used for humanitarian emergencies. Open to all skill levels, this event highlighted the power of data storytelling in humanitarian response while connecting a global community of mappers.
