Google Earth Outreach is coming to East Africa!

26 October 2009, 12:33pm

Google Earth Outreach, the program that helps non-profit and charitable organizations learn to use Google's mapping technology, will be holding two special events for NGOs and public benefit organizations in East Africa in October and November. During both events, participants will hear first-hand from our partners who have used Google Earth as part of their campaigns, explore Google Earth layers created by other public benefit organizations, and learn how to create their own maps with a focus on outreach and advocacy. In the hands-on workshops, charitable and public benefit organizations will learn how to use Google Earth, Google Maps and SketchUp to tell their stories and bring their causes to life. No prior mapping experience is required.

The NGO events will take place on Oct. 30 in Kampala, Uganda at the AfricaGIS conference, and on November 5 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Registration is required and space is limited, so register early! If you would like to attend the Kampala event, please register on the Google Earth Outreach - Kampala NGO event page. To register for the Nairobi event, please visit the Google Earth Outreach - Nairobi event page. After signing up, you'll receive a confirmation email within a few days with the details.

We are also accepting applications for individuals and organizations to become trainers in Google Earth and Maps through our Train the Trainers program. This 2-day workshop will equip you with the knowledge and materials to hold your own workshop in Google Earth and Maps. To apply for this workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 2-3, please apply here.

More information from Tanya Keen, Google Earth Outreach.

Google Earth Outreach

Kampala NGO event page

Nairobi event page

Geo: International