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Map & Kin · Non-profit
Mapping places, connecting people.
We help communities put the places that matter on the map — so no one is left off it.
128,400+
Places mapped
3,200+
Volunteers
86
Cities & regencies
40+
Partner organizations
About us
What isn't on the map is easy to overlook.
Millions of public places — a village water tap, a small clinic, a wheelchair ramp, a safe gathering point — are missing from digital maps. When they're invisible, they get left out of planning, funding and emergency response.
MapnQin brings together residents, volunteers and local organizations to map those places themselves, then shares the results as open data anyone can use.
- ✓Community-led. The people who live there know it best.
- ✓Open by default. Free to use, share and build on.
- ✓Verified on the ground. Every point is checked by local volunteers.
“Good maps are made with people, not just about them. Every point we add is a neighbor who becomes easier to reach.”
— The MapnQin mission
How it works
Three steps from street to shared map
No GIS background needed. If you can use a phone camera, you can help.
Map
Walk, photograph and tag places with our simple mobile tools — online or offline.
Share
Verified data is published openly for governments, researchers, aid groups and neighbors.
What we map
Focus areas
We prioritize places that shape everyday life — and the ones that matter most when things go wrong.
Clean water
Wells, taps and refill points — with status, opening hours and water quality notes.
Health care
Clinics, pharmacies and health posts, so care is easier to find and plan for.
Education
Schools, libraries and learning centers, including how safe the route there is.
Accessibility
Ramps, curb cuts, step-free entrances and accessible toilets for everyone.
Disaster preparedness
Evacuation routes, shelters and assembly points ready before an emergency hits.
Green spaces
Parks, shade trees and public open spaces that keep neighborhoods livable.
Who it helps
One map, many uses
Residents
Find the nearest clinic, water point or safe route — on any phone.
Local governments
Plan services and budgets with accurate, up-to-date ground data.
Researchers
Study access and inequality with open, well-documented datasets.
Aid organizations
Respond faster in emergencies with maps made by the people on site.
Get involved
Put your neighborhood on the map.
Whether you have an afternoon, a dataset or a budget — there's a place for you at MapnQin.