Chanal, located in the mountainous highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, faces very high risks of flooding, landslides, and extreme weather. Because the region is mountainous and heavily deforested, heavy seasonal rainfall easily triggers overflowing rivers and catastrophic mudslides The municipality’s risk profile is heavily exacerbated by its socio-economic conditions. As of local government evaluations, over 96% of Chanal's population lives in poverty. This high level of social marginalization often forces residents to live in precarious housing and remote areas that are highly vulnerable to environmental shocks By identifying on MapSwipe buildings and settlements, volunteers support better emergency preparedness and inclusive territorial planning, making remote communities visible and reducing vulnerabilities This initiative shows how digital mapping can empower Indigenous communities, reduce vulnerability, and support the long-term sustainability of the Amazon through data-driven action. Mapswipe results will be used during [Annual National Anticipatory Mapathons (MANA)](https://www.hotosm.org/en/news/anticipatory-annual-mapathons-innovation-and-collaboration-to-close-mapping-gaps-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/), these are an innovative strategy to close mapping gaps in Latin America and the Caribbean, strengthening risk prevention and management. You can check some of the related projects [here](https://www.hotosm.org/en/projects/participatory-mapping-for-a-sustainable-amazon/) This file is licensed under the [Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en) license by Tatehuari