Mapping Vulnerability. Planning for Safety. Building Resilience.
Informal settlements are home to millions of people living in high-risk conditions — from fire hazards and flooding to crime and poor infrastructure. Yet, these areas are often invisible in official maps, making it difficult for governments, NGOs, and communities to plan, respond, and protect lives.
At Neftaly (Neftaly Consulting & Training), we are changing that.
Through our Digital Safety Mapping initiative, we work directly with communities to create accurate, interactive, and real-time safety maps of informal settlements. These maps are powerful tools for planning, risk reduction, emergency response, and advocacy.
Why Digital Safety Maps Matter
Many informal settlements:
- Are not formally recognized in city plans
- Lack street names or identifiable infrastructure
- Experience recurring hazards (fires, flooding, landslides, crime)
- Have no data to support disaster preparedness or safety planning
Neftaly’s digital mapping technology bridges this data gap — making every street, household, hazard, and resource visible, actionable, and protected.
What Our Digital Safety Maps Include
????️ Hazard Identification
- Fire-prone zones
- Flood risk areas
- Crime hotspots
- Structural vulnerabilities
- Environmental health risks (e.g., illegal dumping, sewage leaks)
???? Community Resources
- Water points, toilets, and sanitation facilities
- Health posts, mobile clinics, and pharmacies
- Schools and safe spaces for children
- Shelters and GBV support centers
???? Emergency Access Routes
- Paths for fire trucks and ambulances
- Evacuation routes and safe gathering points
- Obstructed or congested areas that need improvement
???? GPS-Enabled Mapping Layers
- Integration of community input, drone data, and satellite imagery
- Geo-tagged incident reports and infrastructure gaps
- Updatable and open-access platforms for continuous use
Benefits of Neftaly Digital Safety Maps
✅ Empowers residents with local knowledge
✅ Improves government and NGO planning
✅ Enables faster emergency response
✅ Guides infrastructure upgrades and resource allocation
✅ Supports safer, more resilient urban development
Community-Led, Tech-Enabled
Neftaly believes that mapping is more than just data — it’s a tool for equity, inclusion, and justice.
We ensure:
- Local participation in mapping and data validation
- Use of open-source, mobile-friendly tools
- Training of youth and community leaders as mappers
- Data ownership and transparency at the community level
Who Can Use the Maps?
???? Local Governments – for service delivery, planning, and emergency readiness
???? NGOs & Donors – to target interventions and measure impact
???? Disaster Management Teams – for real-time decision-making
???? Community Leaders – to advocate for upgrades and resources
???? Researchers & Urban Planners – for evidence-based analysis
Our Approach in Action
Neftaly’s digital mapping initiatives have supported:
- Fire risk mapping in dense informal settlements
- Flood-prone zone identification in urban slums
- Post-disaster needs assessment and recovery planning
- Collaborative urban upgrades with residents and city planners
Partner With Neftaly
We invite:
- Cities and municipalities
- Donor agencies and humanitarian organizations
- Universities and research centers
- Tech providers and open data partners
Together, let’s create safer, smarter, and more visible communities.
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