GIS for Humanitarian Sector: Spatial Data Essentials

Empowering humanitarians with essential GIS skills for effective disaster response, needs assessment, and resource allocation using open-source tools.

Introduction to GIS in Humanitarian Action

Unit 1: Understanding GIS Fundamentals

Unit 2: GIS Applications in Humanitarian Action

Unit 3: Spatial Thinking and Data-Driven Decisions

Understanding Spatial Data Fundamentals

Unit 1: Vector vs. Raster Data

Unit 2: Spatial Data Formats

Unit 3: Coordinate Systems, Projections, and Datums

Introduction to QGIS: An Open-Source GIS Platform

Unit 1: Getting Started with QGIS

Unit 2: Working with Data Layers

Unit 3: Map Symbology and Labeling

Geocoding: Converting Addresses to Spatial Data

Unit 1: Geocoding Fundamentals

Unit 2: Geocoding with QGIS and Nominatim

Unit 3: Data Preparation and Troubleshooting

Creating Thematic Maps for Humanitarian Communication

Unit 1: Thematic Mapping Fundamentals

Unit 2: Exploring Thematic Map Types

Unit 3: Map Elements and Exporting

Basic Spatial Analysis Techniques

Unit 1: Introduction to Spatial Analysis

Unit 2: Buffer Analysis

Unit 3: Overlay Analysis

Unit 4: Spatial Queries

Unit 5: Applying Spatial Analysis

Working with Raster Data: Satellite Imagery and Elevation Models

Unit 1: Introduction to Raster Data

Unit 2: Working with Raster Data in QGIS

Unit 3: Raster Analysis Techniques

GPS Data Collection for Humanitarian Field Operations

Unit 1: GPS Fundamentals for Humanitarians

Unit 2: Collecting Data with GPS

Unit 3: Integrating GPS Data with QGIS

Spatial Data Management and Quality Control

Unit 1: Spatial Data Organization

Unit 2: Spatial Data Quality Control

Unit 3: Metadata and Data Sharing

Ethical Considerations and Data Privacy in Humanitarian GIS

Unit 1: Introduction to Ethics in Humanitarian GIS

Unit 2: Data Privacy and Confidentiality

Unit 3: Responsible Data Management and Use

Advanced Spatial Analysis and Humanitarian Applications

Unit 1: Network Analysis for Humanitarian Logistics

Unit 2: Spatial Statistics for Disease and Conflict Analysis

Unit 3: Custom GIS Workflows and Emerging Technologies