OpenStreetMap is a great source of information related to the necessity of people. It is one of best source of data in digital format. . In this MAP we get specific data. It is very helpful for the people .By this map anyone can get information about their queries and export data according to their purpose. Anyone can upload data and also use data to their necessity .It is the only digital map in the world which data is free. GIS specialist export data in GIS format , Architect use data in another format . It is very helpful for Disaster Risk Management . It is the great source of information that is very helpful to conduct any search and rescue operation . Dhaka City Red Crescent Unit a sister concern of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society conduct many search and rescue operation . OpenStreetMap is very helpful for their work . Bangladesh Red Crescent Society arranged training on Openstreetmap for volunteers in collaboration with International Federation of Red Cross &Red Crescent Societies and American Red Cross . In this map, data is uploaded by the Community . So the authority decided to train the Community . In this concern Dhaka City Red Crescent Unit organized training on OpenstreetMap under Data4Action Project .

In 2-3 September,2016 Dhaka City Red Crescent Unit organized training on OpenStreetMap for the student of BRAC University, one of the renowned Private university in Bangladesh.This training was held at Architecture Department of BRAC University. This training was started sharp at 09.30 am and it solely attended by 25 student and teacher of BRAC Unibersity. The main vision of this OSM training for the students was enriching their skills by using the open geographical data to identify the hazard, disaster , the vulnerability of any area , navigational and other humanitarian purposes .

Opening session was started with the pleasant voice of Ahasanul Hoque pioneer of OpenStreetMap in Bangladesh and Geospatial data management Consultant in World Bank Bangladesh. He gave his pleasant speech about openstreetmap that inspires the Participant . Then the training Session started . The Training was conducted by Ahasanul Hoque and assisted by Sawan Shariar , Atikur Rahman atik and Manjurul Islam.

On the first day training included the following session. # Introduction of Map & it’s component #Introduction of OpenStreetMap & relation in Disaster Preparedness and Response #Sign Up in Osm # Introduction and use of ID Editor # Introducing OSM field data collection tools #Use of Field paper in Osm This practical session started with opening an account in iD editor , this web-based mapping tool always needed to be connected to the internet . Then all the students made their own OSM account by iD editor before the training began with its own enthusiastic wave . The participants were learned how to configure the background layer and how to do basic edit with iD editor along with knowing additional information and custom tags. Data that used in editing in this session was specially the home address of the individual participants .Then they were informed about OSM field data collection tools. After the lunch break , the participants were introduced to the Field Papers website . The participants were taught how to create a printable map atlas for anywhere in the world . They were learned how to print and add notes to the field papers. Then the first day of the training session was ended with the improvement & development of knowledge as well as the cheerful mind and smiling faces of the participants .

On the Second day the training was started with its full swing at the same place at the same time like the day before . The Second day of the training , the practical session divided into following sessions #Introduction and the Use of JOSM #Trace Imagery #Editing by JOSM #Tagging Convention #How to upload data from field paper #Add data collected from field # Introducing of OSM apps #Introduction of Tasking Manager #MapSwipe and it’s Use

The training started with the basic knowledge of JOSM and then continued it with the basic editor and tags in JOSM . The participants were learned to use plugs in JOSM , activate imagery providers and upload data by using JOSM. After understanding how to run JOSM quickly , the participants were learned how to use JOSM offline by saving the important files for editing . Then the participant were informed how to upload data from Field Papers. Then participant were divided into 13 pairs and go to field with field paper. After collecting data they came back and uploaded their collected data. After lunch break they inform about Tasking Manager and how to contribute in Humanitarian work. They were also informed about MapSwipe &it’s use.

It’s time for closing . Participants were share their feelings about training .The participants also said that OSM is a great platform for them and it has some extraordinary useful concepts in the context of Architecture & Disaster Management . They included that they will use this map data in different research . Finally, the training was closed by the photo session between trainers and the participants.