geo:truth

geo:truth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health equity, epidemiology, and geospatial analysis to support underserved communities and vulnerable populations. The organization's key purposes include:

1. Health Equity Initiatives
   • Designing and implementing programs to address disparities in healthcare access, outcomes, and resources for marginalized communities.
   • Promoting equitable distribution of public health resources by leveraging geospatial data and analytics.
2. Geospatial Analysis and Technology Development
   • Creating geospatial tools, dashboards, and applications to visualize and analyze public health trends, particularly in regions affected by systemic inequities or crises.
   • Providing technical assistance and mentorship to organizations and communities in using geospatial technologies for decision-making.
3. Research and Education
   • Conducting research to inform policies and strategies that promote social and environmental justice.
   • Offering training, workshops, and educational materials to empower public health professionals, students, and community members to use geospatial tools effectively.
4. Community Support and Crisis Response
   • Collaborating with local, national, and international partners to provide epidemiological and geospatial support during public health emergencies, such as disease outbreaks or natural disasters.
   • Supporting businesses, projects, and initiatives impacted by crises (e.g., the ongoing war in Sudan) through mapping, data-driven advocacy, and resource allocation.
5. Data Equity Advocacy
   • Championing the ethical use of data in public health, ensuring transparency, accessibility, and representation for historically excluded groups.
   • Promoting data sovereignty for Indigenous and other underrepresented populations.

By combining expertise in geospatial analysis with a commitment to social justice, geo:truth seeks to empower communities to address pressing public health challenges and drive systemic change.