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Mapping of LGBTQIA+ spaces and HIV facilities in the Philippines on OpenStreetMap
by MIKKO TAMURA
MIKKO L. TAMURA
- geographer, mapper
- out and proud LGBT advocate
- OSM and HOT volunteer since 2014
- founder, Pilipinas Chubs X Chasers
- "EX"-partner/student of the MapMaker David Garcia
because not all spaces are defined by straight lines...
BACKGROUND
The Philippines is known to be one of the most LGBT friendly places in the world.
The Philippines is known to be one of the fastest growing countries in terms of HIV cases
The Philippines hosted the largest PRIDE march in Asia.
The Philippines has a strong and passionate mapping community in the country.
MAPBEKS
is an online community of volunteers advocating for LGBT representation and inclusion on various mapping platforms such as OpenStreetMap.
2018
2019
2020
- conducted 8 mapping events
- hosted the largest LGBTQIA+ mapping party in the world (56 partner groups and more than 150+ participants)
- garnered media attention from CNN Philippines and GMA News
- established strong partnerships with the academe, NGOs, community organizations, mapping groups, etc.
because not all spaces are defined by straight lines...
HIV Facilities Map
LGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces Map
bit.ly/lgbtph
bit.ly/hivmapph
Stories of Discrimination and Bullying
MapBeks Stories
bit.ly/mapbeksstories
bit.ly/sodbph
Moving Forward
- enrich the relationships with various organizations by introducing mapping.
- continue support in disaster response mapping
- continue to reach out to farther organizations
-implement the nationwide project and add more LGBT safe spaces
and because not all spaces are defined by straight lines...
Thank you for coming!