Guide β†’ Advanced Tools β†’ Interactive Map

Interactive Map

Discover campaigns and increase visibility through the disaster relief map

The Dasig disaster relief map at dasig.org/map shows all active campaigns across the Philippines. Donors use it to find relief operations near them or in areas affected by disasters. Your campaigns appear automatically when you add a location.

Benefits of the Map

Increased Visibility

Donors browsing the map can discover your campaign without searching for it

Location Context

Shows exactly where help is needed and being provided

Easy Discovery

People can find campaigns near them or in specific regions

Visual Impact

See the scale of relief efforts across the country at a glance

How Your Campaign Appears on the Map

Your campaign automatically appears on the map when:

βœ“ Campaign is published

Status must be "active" (not draft or completed)

βœ“ Location is set

You've added city/province in campaign details

βœ“ Location has coordinates

System geocodes your location automatically

Adding Location to Your Campaign

  1. 1

    Edit your campaign

    Go to Campaign Management and click "Edit"

  2. 2

    Find the Location field

    Usually in the "Campaign Details" section

  3. 3

    Enter specific location

    Format: "City, Province" (e.g., "Cebu City, Cebu" or "Tacloban, Leyte")

  4. 4

    Save changes

    Your campaign will now appear on the map

  5. 5

    Verify on map

    Visit /map to confirm your campaign marker appears

Map Features

πŸ“ Campaign Markers

Each campaign appears as a pin on the map. Color may indicate urgency or campaign type.

Click a marker to see campaign title, location, and a link to the full campaign page.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Clustering

When multiple campaigns are close together, they cluster into a single marker showing the count.

Zoom in to see individual campaigns, or click the cluster to zoom automatically.

πŸ” Search & Filter

Search by location, filter by event type, or find campaigns needing specific items.

Example: Filter for "Food Relief" in "Leyte" to find relevant campaigns.

🌐 Pan and Zoom

Drag to move around, scroll or pinch to zoom. Works on mobile and desktop.

Tip: Use the +/- buttons or zoom controls if mouse scroll isn't working.

Location Best Practices

Good Examples

  • βœ“ Cebu City, Cebu
  • βœ“ Tacloban, Leyte
  • βœ“ Manila, Metro Manila
  • βœ“ Davao City, Davao del Sur
  • βœ“ Baguio City, Benguet

Γ—Avoid These

  • Γ— Just "Cebu" (which city?)
  • Γ— "Philippines" (too vague)
  • Γ— Barangay-only (add city too)
  • Γ— Abbreviations (PH, MNL)
  • Γ— Typos or wrong spelling

How Donors Use the Map

Understanding how donors interact with the map helps you optimize your campaign's visibility:

πŸ“ Local Discovery

People search for campaigns near their hometown or areas they have connections to. Being specific about location helps them find you.

πŸ†˜ Disaster Response

After a disaster (typhoon, earthquake, flood), donors zoom to affected areas to find campaigns needing immediate help.

πŸ”— Direct Access

Clicking your campaign marker takes them straight to your campaign page where they can donate or volunteer.

Promoting Your Map Presence

Make your campaign easier to find on the map:

πŸ“£ Share the map link

Tell supporters: "Find us on the Dasig map: dasig.org/map"

🏷️ Use location hashtags

When posting on social media: #CebuRelief #TaclobanAid #ManilaHelp

πŸ“Έ Screenshot your map marker

Take a screenshot showing your campaign on the map - builds credibility

🎯 Be precise with location

The more accurate your location, the easier you are to find in searches

Campaigns Serving Multiple Locations

If your campaign serves multiple areas:

Future updates may support multiple location pins per campaign. For now, choose your main operating location.

Troubleshooting

My campaign isn't showing on the map

Check these things:

  • Campaign status is "Active" (not draft or completed)
  • Location field is filled in with "City, Province" format
  • Location is in the Philippines (map only shows PH campaigns)
  • You saved changes after adding location
  • Try refreshing the map page (Cmd/Ctrl + R)

Still not showing? Edit your campaign, remove the location, save, then add it again.

My campaign marker is in the wrong place

This usually happens when the location is ambiguous or misspelled. Fix it by:

  1. Editing your campaign
  2. Updating location to exact format: "City, Province"
  3. Use official city/province names (not nicknames)
  4. Save and wait a few minutes for the map to update
Can I hide my campaign from the map?

Not directly, but you can remove the location field from your campaign. Without a location, it won't appear on the map (but will still be visible in campaign listings). Alternatively, set your campaign status to "Completed" to remove it from the map.

The map won't load or is very slow

Try these solutions:

  • Refresh your browser
  • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Try a different browser
  • Check your internet connection
  • Disable browser extensions temporarily

The map loads many campaigns at once, so it may take a few seconds on slower connections.

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