Maps are everywhere these days - from Ushahidi's crowdsourcing crises maps, to the 3D views offered by Google Earth. Though the aid world has yet to fully embrace new mapping technologies, there are many exciting opportunities for humanitarian organisations to use maps to showcase their work, advocate around areas of need and plan during emergency responses.

On June 4 in London, AlertNet is hosting a workshop looking at how the aid world can use maps to communicate, advocate and plan for disasters.

To watch the event live just bookmark the following page and tune in at 10am-12.30pm BST on June 4 (9am-11.30am GMT)

Mapping for communications, planning and advocacy
http://www.thomson-webcast.net/uk/dispatching/?event_id=f2667490e24f2ca5...