For the past 4 years MapAction has worked at the front end in the world's most horrific disasters including the Asian tsunami and the Kashmir earthquake. We have played a vital role in saving lives and helping to bring hope quickly to shattered communities.

When relief charities arrive, MapAction provides them with accurate, up-to-date maps showing the locations of groups of affected people, passable routes, which medical facilities are functioning, and much more vital information.

The fact that relief agencies can 'hit the ground running' and make decisions based on accurate data presented in an intelligible way, can only help to save lives and reduce suffering.

Help us to maintain this unique but vital capacity.

Some of the institutions and businesses in the MapAction story so far are listed below.

Their leaders have seen the potential to invest in a true pioneer in the humanitarian sector. If you think your organisation could be part of our future, call our Director/Chief Executive David Spackman on +44 (0)1494 865031, for a discussion.

We would like in particular to acknowledge with gratitude the strong support from the following organisations. 

The Vodafone Group Foundation has provided core funding for MapAction since 2002.

The UK Department for International Development has made a substantial 3-year grant to MapAction from its Conflict and Humanitarian Fund.

The following is a representative list of organisations that have also generously given of their time, products, funding and enthusiasm in support of MapAction: 

ESRI (UK) – Donation of ArcGIS software, assistance with publications, and provision of training facilities and technical courses. www.esriuk.com

Man Group plc Charitable Trust - Funding support. www.mangroupplc.com

Collins Bartholomew - Use of map data from Times Atlas of the World. www.bartholomewmaps.com 

Dulverton Trust – Funding support. www.dulverton.org

ET SpatialTechniques - Donation of licences for ET GeoWizards GIS software tools. www.ian-ko.com

Ordnance Survey – Donation of equipment and support with funding. www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

GISCAD - Provision of training facilities and other support for MapAction's Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) section. www.giscad.co.tt 

Google Inc - Donation of Google Earth Pro software licences and support. www.earth.google.com

GPS Utility Limited - Donation of GPSU software licences. www.gpsu.co.uk 

Nigel Press Associates – Provision of satellite imagery and assistance with data management. www.npagroup.com

Infoterra UK - Donation of ERDAS Imagine image processing software licences. www.infoterra.co.uk

Association of Geographic Information - the AGI has awarded honorary corporate membership to MapAction and has launched an industry supporters forum on its website. www.agi.org.uk.

Dr Goetze Land & Karte GmbH - Support with funding and GIS expertise.  www.mapshop-hamburg.de.

Bathcomms - Website design and hosting services. www.bathcomms.co.uk

Michael Baughan of Lime Farm, Little Missenden, Bucks - Storage facilities, use of land and transport assistance.