UNHCR Maps
Putting refugees on the map
Maps are vital to UNHCR's operations around the world. For example, they can depict the location of a forcibly displaced population, or the location, lay-out and infrastructure of a refugee camp. They can also show the environmental impact that camps have on surrounding areas. This kind of easy to digest pictorial information is invaluable for staff. By accessing the maps section on unhcr.org, you can find all maps provided by UNHCR.
Google Earth Layers
Google Earth's mapping programme takes you on a virtual reality tour with the UN refugee agency of some of the world's major displacement crises and the humanitarian efforts aimed at helping the victims.
Sit in front of your computer and, with a few clicks, see, hear and develop an emotional understanding of what it is like to be a refugee. Highlighted are not only the physical area of the camp and surrounding country, but key parts of daily life such as education and health in photo, text and video format. Within seconds, Google Earth brings the daily life of a refugee camp into your home or class room thousands of kilometres away.
To start your journey:
