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QField for Social Suffering and Vulnerability Mapping

Mobile GIS for community vulnerability mapping, social risks, and service access assessments.

#Humanitarian, Safety & Emergency Response #field data collection #mobile GIS #QGIS fieldwork #vulnerability mapping #social risks #community mapping

Map vulnerabilities to target support

Collect locations, needs, and risks with standardized forms—even offline—and sync securely.

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Field workflows

  • Vulnerability and needs assessments
  • Service access and infrastructure mapping
  • Community engagements and feedback

Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare forms in QGIS and collaborate through QFieldCloud with clear permissions and history.

Why this matters

  • Sensitive data and permissions
  • Inconsistent survey forms and codes
  • Connectivity gaps in communities

Trusted results

  • Used by NGOs and local governments
  • Auditable changes via QFieldCloud

FAQ

Can we restrict sensitive attributes?
Yes. Control access and share safely with QFieldCloud roles.
Do you support multilingual surveys?
Yes. Configure multilingual fields in QGIS forms.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField is released under the GNU Public License (GPL) Version 2 or above. Developing QField under this license means that you can inspect and modify the source code and guarantees that you will always have access to a QGIS based field data collection app that is free of cost and can be freely modified.

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Credits

QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.