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Open Data Celebration: Empowering Communities Through Open Data and Shoreline Mapping
This fieldwork was more than just a project; it was a learning experience, an opportunity to engage with the community, and a step toward us
Martin Paku
Mar 27


JuCo YouthMappers Celebrate Open Data Day 2025
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Joseph Mangu Walwa
Mar 24


An Introduction to Open-Source Mapping for Beginners
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Ishak Alam Pir
Mar 20


Navigating the World of OpenStreetMap: Workshop Insights and Team Success
Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. On August...
Brazil Singh
Jan 21


Unleashing the Power of JOSM: A YouthMappers Summit Experience
My aim was to highlight the potential of JOSM and how it empowers individuals and communities to create detailed and accurate maps.
Janan Baker Bukenya
Jan 6


Empowering the Youth: Unveiling the Success of the Extended YouthMappers Summit in Uganda
The YouthMappers Summit Extended (Uganda)Â is a recent testament to the power of coming together, as young map enthusiasts from all over the
Janan Baker Bukenya
Jan 6


Revolutionizing Mapping: A Glimpse into the Future with RapID Editor at the YouthMappers Summit in Uganda 2023
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Desire Gift
Jan 6


KoboCollect: Not Just a Mapping Tool but a Growth Tool
As YouthMappers, data collection is crucial to our mapping duties. Members of my chapter were taught how to use KoboCollect and...
Lindsey Bonsu
Dec 13, 2024


The Power of Youth-Driven Mapping: Highlights from YouthMappers' 9 Year Anniversary
The Emergence of YouthMappers More than 1 billion people in the world are missing from the maps that are foundational for basic needs and...
Adamu Muhammad Adamu
Dec 11, 2024


My Journey Through YouthMappers Chapter GES and Reaching Jamaica as a YouthMappers Fellow
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Ashok Thakulla
Dec 2, 2024


Empowering Future Leaders: A Five-Week GIS Journey with YouthMappers and GeoTE
Introduction In collaboration with GeoTE Tanzania, YouthMappers at Sokoine University of Agriculture had the opportunity to acquire new...
Juliana Benard Mugina
Nov 19, 2024


YouthMappers Hosts Participatory GIS Workshop in Manila, Philippines
It was like putting together a good mixtape – everyone brought something unique, and we created a vibe of shared learning.
Feye Andal, Regional Ambassador
Nov 13, 2024


Mapping for Empowerment: Building Strong Leaders with Geospatial Skills
The Student of the Geographical Association YouthMappers at Fouray Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, hosted a significant event -...
Ibrahim Abdulai Kargbo || YouthMappers Regional Ambassador|| Central University Sierra Leon
Aug 2, 2024


Mapathon at TU Munich: Mapping At-Risk Regions with Awesome Mappers
Is there an event where awesome mappers come together to create impactful maps? Absolutely—it’s called Mapathon!
Nianhua, Lia, and Yao || YouthMappers at TU Munich
Jul 25, 2024


YouthMappers PGIS GHANA 2024 – Navrongo
MISSING MY FLIGHT Missing a flight to go and train students can be a hurdle. But when that can cause these students to lose the...
Lindsey Bonsu || 2023 YouthMappers Leadership Fellow || University of Ghana
Jul 4, 2024


Mapping a Path to Empowerment: YouthMappers' Regional Validation Camps Transform Novices into Humanitarian Validators
The journey through the YouthMappers Regional Validation Hub Camp in Bangladesh has been nothing short of transformative.
S M Sawan Shariar || Regional Ambassador
Jun 24, 2024


Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: YouthMappers at RU Host Workshop on Connecting with Community Through Mapping
The workshop provided valuable information about the mapping community and inspired us to make a positive impact through our mapping project
Md Yeamun Hasan Soumick || University of Rajshahi || Rajshahi, Bangladesh
May 13, 2024


StreetLight Mapping; A Quick Approach to Addressing Blackout on Campus
I strongly believe this project is a call to other chapters to pick up such a methodology to map out the streetlights.
Victor Ademoyero || Regional Ambassador || Federal University of Technology, Akure
May 5, 2024


YouthMappers Kenya Summit 2024: Fostering Collaboration and Career Growth in Kenya
Getting in touch with organizations is a crucial part of students’ career growth.
Maurine Oyugi | Regional Ambassador
Apr 5, 2024


Discovering New Horizons: A Journey of Transformation with YouthMappers
The harmony between everyone's inclusion and assertive leadership creates a balance that propels the chapter to success.
Wendy Carlota Júlio Mutisse- YouthMappers Regional Ambassador- Eduardo Mondlane University.
Mar 3, 2024