[OSM-talk] OSM-Postal an idea to extend Walking-Papers to "not connected" people

[Emilie Laffray]

2009/8/11 PB <pb at osgeo.org>

> Hi,
> I'm PB from Cuba, and I would like to share an idea to extend the use
> of Walking-Papers. The intention is to reach all those people whom do
> not have an e-mail or Internet access, and in many cases not even a
> computer.
> We are proposing use the postal mail to send printed maps
> (Walking-Papers or printed screen captures from OSM) and gather them
> (marked) using the same way.
> Until now, this is only an idea. I have made some test with excelent
> results, so I would like to know about similar experiences or maybe
> some recommendation to improve the performance...
> A few loose thoughts:
> - Organize a campain for printed media or radio maybe
> - To reward the most outstanding contributions
> - Something else?
>
> Just add an special thanks to the guys from the German community, who
> have been helping to grow our map.
>

It is really an excellent idea. I was planning to organize a walking paper
mail out in my home town in a few months to see how it could work out. I was
planning in my case to contact the mayor office to see if I could coordinate
with them if they were interested.
The idea of postcard is very good.  If you need help, let me know I will see
what I could do.

Emilie Laffray
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