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2024 YouthMappers Leadership Fellows
Adamu Muhammad
Afia Tahmin Jahin
Alexis Sanchez
Anne Marie Vic Lobo
Bapaala Alhassan Zuliatu
Brazil Singh
Dibikshya Shrestha
Elohor Jane America
Hyacinth Jane Adobas Villaverde
Ivy Reyes Perez
Joana Gabriela Coutinho Soares
José Fabián Arce Niz
Joy Mandelena Unene
Joyce Mae Callao
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Júlia Gabriela Fernandes Teixeira
Karabo Vinolia Maluleke
Lochan Pant
Maluleke Karabo Vinolia
Maria Abigail Timbawala
Mary Wangari Muthee
Marzia Hossain Jamila
Paula Villar Duré
Precious Matemba
Salazar Sérgio Nhazilo
Samuel Ackon
Sajeevini Sivajothy
Sangeeta B.C.
Silvana Esther Cachi Zambrana
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2023 YouthMappers Leadership Fellows
Andrianarivo Fenoharimihaja Nomena
Annaca Sutton
Ashok Thakulla
Babalola Oluwabukola Kemisola
Caitlin Milne
Calvin Amevienku
Carolina Garcia
Davie Nthiya
Desire Gift
Dina Onish
Dominick Solis
Edith Namusamba
Emmanuel Richard Mahe
Hawanatu Urai Kamara
Ibrahim Abdulai Kargbo
Iliya Philemon Mato
Isaac Kingsley Arthur-Gaisie
Isia Francesco Johannes
Iyanu Gbiri
Janan Baker Bukenya
Jimerveille Chrisvie Thierry-Ngouama
Johan Sebastian Agudelo Higuita
Juan Ángel Barajas Alzúa
Julia Lopes de Lopes
Kakooza Azizi
Kwadwo Agyenim - Boateng
Letwin Pondo
Lilian Sdenka Gonzales Herrera
Lindsey Bonsu
Maurine Oyugi
Michael Jurua
Momoh Lamin
Mphatso Ben
Nalumino Mayumbelo
Natalia Florián
Nathan Damas
Nelson Alex Rutabana
Nishan Kumar Aryal
Oladejo Daniel Olasunkanmi
Pedro Melhado
Priscillah Nganga
Rafael Quetz Marques Oliveira
Regina Gyambea
Rodane Samuels
Ruvimbo Doreen Supiya
Shelly St. John
Tainá Couto dos Santos
Thaila Maria Cruz da Silva
Victor Ademoyero
Wendy Mutisse
Zaida Nkhole
Zeltzin Lorraine Palacios Rodríguez
2019 YouthMappers Leadership Fellows
Ataur Rahman Shaheen, Bangladesh
Fabio Neira Alzate, Colombia
Jasson Mora Mussio, Costa Rica
Guy Pacome Yao Adingra, Cote d'Ivoire
Sabina Abuga, Ghana
Gladys Adjei, Ghana
Michael Batame, Ghana
Prince Kwame Odame, Ghana
Candan Eylül Kilsedar, Italy
Laura Mugehal, Kenya
Ndapile Mkuwu, Malawi
Shakti Prakash Joshi, Nepal
Karen Martinez, Panama
Pierre Edwin Lee See Tiong, Philippines
Esaie Dufitimana, Rwanda
Erneste Ntakobangize, Rwanda
Tristan Payne, South Africa
Bridget Nankunda, Uganda
Michael Ssebaggala, Uganda
Johanna Belanger, USA
Emily Glaeser, USA
Rachel Levy, USA
2017 YouthMappers Leadership Fellows
Benedict Tetteh Kojo Nartey, Ghana
Bert Nii Odoi Manieson, Ghana
Dendup Tshering, Bhutan
Ebenezer Nana Kwaku Boateng, Ghana
Elijah Karanja Kingori, Kenya
Faridah Nakabugo Sekitoleko, Uganda
Frikan Erwee, South Africa
Julia Hope Kleine, USA
Maliha Binte Mohiuddin, Bangladesh
MD Manjurul Islam, Bangladesh
Mumtarin Aishee Rabeya, Bangladesh
Nubia Guissell Estrada, Nicaragua
Rhoda Nil Haruna, Nigeria
Sasha Guttentag, USA
Saurav Gautam, Nepal
Stella Maris Nakacwa, Uganda
Temidayo Isaiah Oniosun, Nigeria
Yasmila Stephany Saenz Herrera, Nicaragua
Yusuf Suleiman, Nigeria
Zola Mervis Manyungwa, Malawi
2020 YouthMappers Research Fellows
Yessica De los Ríos Olarte, Colombia
Chris Eshun, Ghana
Kanjin Kingsley, Ghana
Sun Yaru, Italy
Shraddha Sharma, Nepal
Emmanuel Jolaiya, Nigeria
Ibrahima Sory Diallo, Senegal
Henry Sseruwagi, Uganda
Charles Chilufya, Zambia
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2020 YouthMappers Research Mentors
Juan Felipe Blanco Libreros, Colombia
Naa Dedei Tagoe, Ghana
Julia Quaicoe, Ghana
Maria Antonia Brovelli, Italy
Saurav Gautam, Nepal
Olabanji Aladejana, Nigeria
Mamadou Adama Sarr, Senegal
​​Lydia Florence Kayondo Mazzi Ndandiko, Uganda
Gertrude Namitala, Zambia
2018 YouthMappers Research Fellows
Airin Akter, Bangladesh
Chomba Chishala, Zambia
Dennis Aibuedefe Irorere, Nigeria
Ingrid Martha Kintu, Uganda
Maria Fernanda Peña Valencia, Colombia
Michael Montani, Italy
Rubainatu Chalpang Adam, Ghana
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2018 YouthMappers Research Mentors
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Adeoluwa Stephen Akande​​, Nigeria
Anthony Gidudu, Uganda
Benard Chileshe, Zambia
Naa Dedei Tagoe, Ghana
Nahid Rezwana, Bangladesh
Natália da Silveira Arruda, Colombia
Renato Casagrandi, Italy
2022 YouthMappers Regional Ambassadors
Airin Akter
Akintola Mercy Onaopemipo
Binyam Dele
Christian Weah
Confidence Kpodo
Dinnah Feye Andal
Erick Tamba Mnyali
Esaie Dufitimana
Ibrahima Sory Diallo
Khusna Furoida
Laura Mugeha
Mariela Alexandra Centeno Chacón
Maya Camila Lovo Dominguez
Mishell Catucuamba
Ndapile Mkuwu
Nowshin Binte Jamal
Raya Ahmada
Régia Estevam Alves
S M Sawan Shariar
Sharon Omoja
Tigidanke Fofana
Tommy Godphery Davian Charles
Yéssica De los Ríos Olarte
YouthMappers Visiting Open Data Scholars
Isamar Alvarez Cerquera
Airin Akter
Jorge Ituarte-Arreola
Emily Glaeser
Dennis Irorere
MD Manjurul Islam
Ingrid Kintu
Julia Kleine
Maliha Mohiuddin
Megan Roqdriguez
Yasmila Saenz Herrera
Ryan Thomas
2019 Global YouthMappers Challenge
Winners
In partnership with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)
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Aman K C, Nepal
Confidence Kpodo, Ghana
Diana Carolina Ortega Espinosa, Colombia
Erneste Ntakobangize, Rwanda
Micheal Kaluba, Uganda
Sawan Shariar, Bangladesh
HOT designated YouthMappers JOSM Validators
David Afokangah
Muhammad Mumuni Nandjo
Enock Seth Nyamador
Prince Kwame Odame
INTERNSHIPS & ASSISTANTSHIPS
USAID GeoCenter and YouthMappers Virtual Interns
Aaron Arrington, Fall 2016
Alex Bogedain, Fall 2016
Clare Lewis, Fall 2016
Mitchell Opatowsky, Fall 2016
Forrest Melvin, Fall 2016
Haley Marshall, Fall 2016
John Todd, Fall 2016
Julia Kleine, Fall 2016
Kendall Merkel, Fall 2016
Mitchell Opatowsky, Spring 2017
YoLani Martin, Spring 2017
Alexander Chen, Spring 2017
Nicholas Altizer, Spring 2017
Thomas "Bruce" Duane, Spring 2017
Kyle Synder, Spring 2017
Bruno Blanco, Spring 2017
Megan Rodriguez, Spring 2017
Emily Glaeser, Spring 2017
Gyujin Shin, Spring 2017
Genevieve Pagan, Spring 2017
Brandyn Balch, Spring 2017
Walter Broll, Spring 2017
Bob Walter, Spring 2017
Bob Walter, Summer 2017
Bruno Blanco, Summer 2017
Emily Glaeser, Summer 2017
Emily Evendene, Summer 2017
Nicholas Altizer, Summer 2017
Sam Guilford, Summer 2017
YoLani Martin, Summer 2017
Zemin Dhanani, Summer 2017
Walter Broll, Summer 2017
Johanna Belanger, Fall 2017
Siri Knudsen, Fall 2017
​Jiajing Zhang, Fall 2017
Andy Avila, Fall 2017
​Ian McVey, Fall 2017
Madison Smith, Fall 2017
Ryan Smith, Fall 2017
Grace Grimsley, Fall 2017
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​Devon Shearer, Fall 2017
Daniel Farnsworth, Fall 2017
Matthew Conant, Fall 2017
Sage Laxton, Fall 2017
Evan Conrad, Fall 2017
Gabriela Zdrazilova, Spring 2018
Joseph Burke, Spring 2018
Khem Kardariya, Spring 2018
Bishrant Adhikari, Spring 2018
Trenton Horsley, Spring 2018
Jared Delk, Spring 2018
John Napoli, Spring 2018
Ian Burke, Spring 2018
Mia Poynor, Spring 2018
Katherine Hackett, Summer 2018
Rachel Levy, Summer 2018
Jakoby Webb, Summer 2018
Helen Wang, Summer 2018
Ahmad Mohd Reza, Summer 2018
Adam Wells, Summer 2018
Allison Bowers, Summer 2018
Shannon Curley, Summer 2018
Jack Brunson, Summer 2018
David Zaro, Summer 2018
Emily Evenden, Summer 2018
Gabriela Zdrazilova, Summer 2018
Caitlin Sliva, Spring 2019
Eliud Flores, Spring 2019
Alexander Brady, Spring 2019
Douglas Thomas, Spring 2019
Mason Jones, Spring 2019
​Lila Rodriguez, Spring 2019
Erica Camacho, Spring 2019
Michael Hall, Spring 2019
Stephanie Moore, Spring 2019
​Hatem (Hat-em) Al-Hattali, Summer 2019
Shawna Bjorgan, Summer 2019
Grace Donovan, Summer 2019
Max Frank, Summer 2019
​Michael (Micky) Hall, Summer 2019
​Su-Ah Lee, Summer 2019
Nelson (Jimmy) Libby, Summer 2019
Christine McClelland, Summer 2019
Lisa McCraw, Summer 2019
Madalena (Lena) Monnier, Summer 2019
Stephanie Moore, Summer 2019
Lila Rodriguez, Summer 2019
Ramwil Salomon, Summer 2019
Abdulrahman (Al) Sanad¸ Summer 2019
Ari Snow, Summer 2019
Katsiaryna (Kate) Varfalameyeva, Summer 2019
Fabian Shenk, Fall 2019
Caitlin McGlothlin, Fall 2019
Ari Snow, Fall 2019
David Grafton, Fall 2019
Adrienne Gosnell, Fall 2019
Lara Breidenbach, Fall 2019
Elizbeth Buchanan, Fall 2019
Juan Pablo Cortes, Fall 2019
Samuel Gaspar, Fall 2019
Michelle Harris, Fall 2019
Madison Bruns, Fall 2020
Michael Cole, Fall 2020
Dina Onish, Fall 2020
Noelle Dwyer, Fall 2020
Amy MacKinnon, Fall 2020
Alysa Chen, Spring 2021
Andrew Miller, Spring 2021
Jesse Garcia, Spring 2021
Noah Rogers, Spring 2021
Thomas Updike, Spring 2021
Willem Lee-Stockton, Spring 2021
Natalie O'Dell, Spring 2021 Internship Teaching Assistant
Asya Haji, 2021
Zamzam Juma Hamad, 2021
Latifa Khamis Hemed, 2021
Gifthope Kimambo, 2021
Grace Mathenge, 2021
Inosensia Sigfrid, 2021
Aminata Bah, 2021
Lidia Sandifolo, 2021
Sheila Job Guilamba, 2021
Michela Sotomane, 2022
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
Renan Fabres Dalmonech, Texas Tech University
Emily Glaeser, Texas Tech University
Nina Feldman, The George Washington University
Nwasinachi Menkiti, Texas Tech University
​Park Muhonda, West Virginia University
Rhoda Nyirenda, West Virginia University
Sushil Rajagopalan, Arizona State University
Jesse Garcia, Texas Tech University
Maxwell Owusu, The George Washington University
CHAPTER AWARDS
2024 Chapter Inspiration Award
For inspiring chapters to build meaningful connections within and beyond their local community while advancing the mission of YouthMappers to cultivate a generation of young leaders committed to enhancing community resilience.
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University of Chittagong
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín
University of Cape Coast
Institute of Rural Development Planning - Lake Zone Centre, Mwanza
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2024 Women's Participation Award
For committing to carry out a vision of an inclusive mapping community and engaging a majority (greater than 50%) of female student mappers, through membership and leadership, in their YouthMappers chapter and contributing to the enrichment of their universities, local community networks, and national activities.
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Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul
State University of New York at Fredonia
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Pará - IFPA, campus Castanhal
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia (UFRA)
Chinhoyi Univresity of Technology
Universidad Nacional de Asunción
University of the Philippines Mindanao
Vassar College
Universidade do Estado da Bahia
Universidade Federal da Bahia
Visayas State University
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campus de Aquidauana
University of Pretoria
University of Dhaka
Government Shahid Suhrawardy College, Dhaka
University of Chittagong
Erbil Polytechnic University
Chreso University
Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz - Universidade de São Paulo
Eastern Visayas State University - Main Campus
University of Limpopo
Universidade Federal do ABC
Universidad de Antioquia
Towson University
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Maasai Mara University
Bicol University
Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone
The George Washington University
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Institut Supérieur de Technologie d'Ambositra
Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas-ESPE
Midlands State university
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
Dar es Salaam University College of Education
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Université Denis Sassou Nguesso
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín
State University of Zanzibar
Malawi University of Science and Technology
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Mzumbe University
University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
Western Mindanao State University
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University
Universidade Federal de São João del Rei
Universidade Federal da Paraíba
Universidade Federal de Uberlandia
Universidade Federal do Parana (UFPR)
Technical University Munich
University of Nigeria,Enugu Campus,(UNEC)
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute
College of Business Education
Monroe Community College
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2024 National Collaboration Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters in Bangladesh in recognition for organizing YouthMappers activities and collaborative mapping projects at the national and regional level.
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Government Shahid Suhrawardy College, Dhaka
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University
University of Rajshahi
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University
University of Barishal
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Eastern University, Bangladesh
Patuakhali Science & Technology University
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University
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2024 James Kweku Eshun Mentoring Award
For offering the highest level of support to YouthMappers chapters, facilitating learning opportunities, and going above and beyond their duty to advise and mentor.
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Dr. Balogun Ifeoluwa Adebowale , Federal University of Technology, Akure
Dr. Olabanji Odunayo Aladejana , Federal University of Technology, Akure
Dr. Rodrigo Argenton Freire , Universidade Federal de Uberlandia
Gertrude Namitala , OSM Zambia
Geoffrey Kateregga, Community Projects Lead, HOT OSM
David Luswata, Project Manager, Kobo Toolbox
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2024 Global Community Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters who have demonstrated global reach in their activities, research, and contributions to open-mapping while advancing the mission of YouthMappers to cultivate a generation of young leaders.
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Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute
Université Officielle de Bukavu
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2024 Innovation in Mapping Award
For organizing and implementing innovative activities and methods for the collection, use, and analysis of geospatial data in support of campaigns that amplify community needs and enhance locally designed solutions.
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Universidade do Estado da Bahia
Bicol University
Universidade Federal de São João del Rei
Old Dominion University
University of Zambia
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2024 YouthMappers Rising Stars Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters committeed to organizing and supporting activities that contribute local geospatial knowledge within months of joining the YouthMappers network.
Government Shahid Suhrawardy College, Dhaka
Western Mindanao State University
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
Gwanda State University
University of Limpopo
Universidade Federal do ABC
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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2024 YouthMappers Community Outreach Award
For collaboratively engaging with local communities and exchanging creatively to support mutual interests all while exemplifying the values and priorities of the globally connected and student-led YouthMappers network.
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Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Visayas State University
Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone
Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas-ESPE
Malawi University of Science and Technology
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
University of Jos
Federal University of Technology, Akure
2024 Mapping Metrics Award
Awarded to high performing YouthMappers that consistently contributed quality edits to OpenStreetMap in 2023
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KingVik, University of Nigeria - Enugu
onesimusGGA, Federal University of Technology, Akure
Baraka Jungwa, University of Dodoma
Angela M Naluonde, Copperbelt University
Pragya Joshi, Kathmandu University
youngmapper, Federal University of Technology, Akure
Mercy14846, Federal University of Technology, Akure
Maïga Houbeydalaye, Université de Ségou
samrat02, Kathmandu University
ibukilego, Aoyama Gakuin University
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2024 Best YouthMappers Blog
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YouthMappers A Bank of Sustainable Skills for students by Charles Chilufya
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Highlighting On-Going YouthMappers Community Projects in LATAM by Yessica De Los Ríos Olarte
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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: YouthMappers Bangladesh Summit 2023 Sets a Historic Milestone by Sawan Shariar
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Assessing Forest Cover Changes Using the Digital Earth Africa Sandbox: Budongo Central Forest by Michael Jurua, Sheila Aceng, Griffin Ainomujuni, Mathias Masaba, Jemimah Kasande
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YouthMappers at the State of the Map, Tanzania 2023 by Confidence Kpodo and Erick T Mnyali
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OpenStreetMap as a global educational policy: Lessons from Peru by Keen Quispe
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Disaster Activation for Turkey and Syria by Feye Andal
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2023 Chapter Inspiration Award
For inspiring chapters to build meaningful connections within and beyond their local community while advancing the mission of YouthMappers to cultivate a generation of young leaders committed to enhancing community resilience.
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Universidade Federal de São João del Rei
Universidade Federal do Paraná
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2023 Women's Participation Award
For committing to carry out a vision of an inclusive mapping community and engaging a majority (greater than 50%) of female student mappers, through membership and leadership, in their YouthMappers chapter and contributing to the enrichment of their universities, local community networks, and national activities.
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University of Port Harcourt
Ashesi University
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chreso University
Dar es salaam University College of Education
Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone
Eastern University
Institut Catholique de Kabgayi
Institut Supérieur de Technologie d'Ambositra
Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Pará - IFPA, campus Castanhal
Instituto Superior Politecnico de Songo
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kabale University
Kenyatta University
Kyambogo University
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Maasai Mara University
Malawi University of Science and Technology
Maseno University
Monroe Community College
Nkhoma University
Open University of Tanzania
State University of New York at Fredonia
State University of Zanzibar
The George Washington University
Tribhuvan University - Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Cuajimalpa
Universidad de Panamá
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín
Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco
Universidade do Estado da Bahia
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul
Universidade Federal da Bahia
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campus de Aquidauana
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia
Université Gaston Berger
University of Bari Aldo Moro
University of Chittagong
University of Dhaka
University of Energy and Natural Resources
University of Kinshasa
University of Prešov
University of Pretoria
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute
University of Tripoli
Vassar College
Villanova University
Visayas State University
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2023 James Kweku Eshun Mentoring Award
For offering the highest level of support to YouthMappers chapters, facilitating learning opportunities, and going above and beyond their duty to advise and mentor.
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Dr. Patricia Lustosa Brito - Universidade Federal da Bahia
Dr. Elijah Akintunde - University of Jos
Dr. Javier Nuñez, Patricia Llanos-Torrico, and Rubi Rosquellas - Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
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2023 Global Community Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters who have demonstrated global reach in their activities, research, and contributions to open-mapping while advancing the mission of YouthMappers to cultivate a generation of young leaders.
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Makerere University
Politecnico di Milano
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute
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2023 Innovation in Mapping Award
For organizing and implementing innovative activities and methods for the collection, use, and analysis of geospatial data in support of campaigns that amplify community needs and enhance locally designed solutions.
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Gulu University
Instituto Superior de Ciencias de Educação da Huíla
Kathmandu University
Universidade Federal do Paraná
University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
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2023 YouthMappers Rising Stars Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters committeed to organizing and supporting activities that contribute local geospatial knowledge within months of joining the YouthMappers network.
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Eastern Visayas State University - Main Campus
Jordan University College
Midlands State University
Patuakhali Science & Technology University
Southern Leyte State University
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
University of Arkansas
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2023 YouthMappers Community Outreach Award
For collaboratively engaging with local communities and exchanging creatively to support mutual interests all while exemplifying the values and priorities of the globally connected and student-led YouthMappers network.
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Aoyama Gakuin University
Arizona State University
Central University - Sierra Leone
Copperbelt University
Eastern University
Erbil Polytechnic University
Insititue d' Enseignement Superieur de Ruhengeri
Institute of Rural Development Planning
Institute of Rural Development Planning - Dodoma
Jahangirnagar University
National School of Forestry and Wildlife Management
Université de Ségou
University of Jos
University of Lagos
University of Liberia
University of Malawi, Chancellor College
University of Southern California
University of Zambia
2023 Mapping Metrics Award
Awarded to high performing YouthMappers chapters that consistently contributed quality edits to OpenStreetMap in 2022
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Busitema University
Copperbelt University
Federal University of Parana (UFPR)
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Institute of Rural Development Planning - Dodoma
Jahangirnagar University
Kathmandu University
Kenyatta University
Sokoine University of Agriculture
The University of Zambia
Tribhuvan University - Pashchimanchal Campus
Universidad Nacional de Asunción
University of Cape Coast
University of Nigeria - Enugu
University of Port Harcourt
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2023 Best YouthMappers Blog
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Do Not Judge Based on Fiction Something They Will Tell You About YouthMappers by Charles Chilufya
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Once a YouthMappers Member Always a YouthMappers Member by Erick Tamba
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Mapeo de Lugares Seguros para Mujeres en CDMX by Karla Herrera, Mauricio Nieto, Jaqueline Martinez, Vianey Díaz, Josué Ortega, Paulina Gutiérrez, Yeshua Jasai Fierro Duran
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YouthMappers and World Bicycle Relief Project by Davie Nthiya, Mphatso Ben, Ishmael Kelias Diliro, Prince Aaron Time Matope, Glory Mwamughunda, Lemekezani Mtachi, Constance Mangani, Abdur-Rahman Liwanda
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Our First Experience as a New Chapter: JUCO YouthMappers by Emmanuel Richard Mahe
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Not All Physical Barriers Are Barriers Anymore…the Election Experience of UCC YouthMappers by Kwadwo Agyenim - Boateng and Regina Gyambea
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My Experience in Chepang Community Mapping by Sunil Bhattarai
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YouthMappers Top OSM Editors 2022
Awarded to the top YouthMappers chapters who consistently contributed high-quality edits to OpenStreetMap (OSM) in 2021.
Geography Club, Western Michigan University
Geomatics Engineering Students Association of Nepal (GESAN), Tribhuvan University Geomatics Engineering Society (GES), Kathmandu University
YouthMappers at FUTA, Federal University of Technology Akure
UCC YouthMappers, University of Cape Coast
GoodMappers, Busitema University
YouthMappers FHG, Université des Sciences Sociale et de Gestion de Bamako
YouthMappers Cameroun, National School of Forestry and Wildlife Management
YouthMappers at IRS, Jahangirnagar University
YouthMappers UNZA,University of Zambia
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2022 James Kweku Eshun Mentoring Award
Formerly the YouthMappers Faculty Advisor Award. Awarded to chapter advisors offering the highest level of support to YouthMappers chapters, facilitating learning opportunities, and going above and beyond their duty to advise and mentor.
Prof.Tatiana Pará, Meninas da geo, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Pará, Brazil
Prof. Dra. Silvia Elena Ventorini, Unificar Ações e Informações Geoespaciais (UAIGeo), Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Brazil
Dr. Julia Quaicoe, UCC YouthMappers, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Prof. Denrazir Atara, Association of Geodetic Engineering Students, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Philippines
Dr. Silvana Camboim, Mapeadores Livres UFPR, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil
Mary Ann Cunningham, Hudson Valley Mappers, Vassar College, USA
Sandra Lucía Hernández Zetina, YouthMappers UAEMEX, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, México
2022 Best YouthMappers Blog Award
2020- A Year We Made Lemonade Out of Lemons- Nafiu Opeyemi and Emmanuel Jolaiya, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Mapeando en Pandemia, 5 Proyectos Universitarios- Marian Jururo, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, Peru
Reflecting on My Semester As YouthMappers Research Assistant- Jesse Garcia, YouthMappers Research Assistant, Texas Tech University, USA
Victory Day Mapathon; my vision changing experience with YouthMappers- Sattik Auritro, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Journey: Beginner to HOT Validator and TeachOSM Administrator- Yukesh Byanjankar, Kathmandu University, Nepal
Mapping the Historical Heritage of São João del-Rei in Association With IPHAN- Ana Luisa Teixeira and Sílvia Elena Ventorini, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Brazil
Sparkling Celebration of GeoNight 2021 at YouthMappers at BSMRMU- Noshin Hridita and Khan Ibtehal, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh
A YouthMappers Introduction to Java OpenStreetMap (JOSM)- Alysa Chen, Vassar College
Voyage to 250 OSM Streak Days, Rabi Shrestha, Kathmandu University, Nepal
YouthMappers at BSMRMU Celebrated Bangladesh Geo-Week Celebration 2021- Saiful Islam Shaikot and Khan Mohammad Ibtehal, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh
How Far Can It Go? Success in Progress- Kwadwo Agyenim-Boateng, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
The Open Data Day for YouthMappers at UFBA, Brazil, has only started!- Patricia Brito, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil
USTP - AGES YouthMappers Joins AER's COLLABDev OSM Training and Mapathon- Denrazir Atara, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Philippines
OSM Nepal: Recalling 2020- Rabin Ojha, YouthMappers Alumni from GESAN, Nepal
Why is a Day Important to Celebrate the Space of Women in Science?- Natália da Silveira Arruda, Regional Ambassador
Resilience Academy Internship Coordinator to YouthMappers Regional Ambassador- Raya Ahmada, Regional Ambassador
I Want It That Way; The Tale of a Successful Challenge, Sawan Shariar, Regional Ambassador
Mapeando un Paraíso Escondido en Pandemia/Mapping a Hidden Paradise During a Pandemic- Mariela Centeno, YouthMappers Regional Ambassador
The Soybean, the Environmental Degradation and the Importance of Collaborative Mapping- Régia Estevam, YouthMappers Regional Ambassador
The Path of Reviving YouthMappers Chapters in Sierra Leone and Liberia- Tommy Charles, Regional Ambassador
Choose To Grow Up With YouthMappers To Become a Mapper You Dreamed To Be, Erneste Ntakobangize, Regional Ambassador
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2022 Rising Stars Award
Awarded to new chapters who’ve had a great start in organizing and supporting activities within months of joining the YouthMappers network and contributing their knowledge locally to the map.
YouthMappers at Huila, Instituto Superior de Ciencias de Educação da Huíla, Angola
UAMAPS, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Cuajimalpa, Mexico
Chreso YouthMappers, Chreso University, Zambia
YouthMappers UNA, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay
YouthMappers@Uniba, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
YouthMappers at Rio Branco, Universidade Federal do Acre, Brazil
2022 Women’s Participation Award
For engaging a majority of female student mappers into their YouthMappers chapter, enriching the network and program activities, and carrying out a vision for an inclusive community that defines our world by mapping it. Chapters receiving this award reported +50% female membership.
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, AastuMappers, Ethiopia
Aoyama Gakuin University, YouthMappers AGU, Japan
Arizona State University, YouthMappers ASU, United States
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, YouthMappers at BSMRSTU, Bangladesh
Chreso University, Chreso YouthMappers, Zambia
Clemson University, Clemson Mappers, United States
East Africa University, Qardho Mappers, Somalia
Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone , YouthMappers Technical University East, Sierra Leone
Eastern University, YouthMappers at Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil Polytechnic University YouthMappers Students Chapter, Iraq
Frostburg State University, Gamma Theta Upsilon: Gamma Phi Chapter, United States
George Washington University, The GWU Humanitarian Mapping Society, United States
Jashore University of Science & Technology, YouthMappers at JUST, Bangladesh
Kabale University, KabU YouthMappers, Uganda
Mekelle University, YouthMappers at MU, Ethiopia
Monroe Community College, MCC Mapping Corps, USA
Old Dominion University, Old Dominion University Monarch Mappers, United States
State University of New York Fredonia, GeoVenturers, United States
State University of Zanzibar, YouthMappers at Tunguu SUZA, Tanzania
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, YouthMappersUAEMEX, México
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Cuajimalpa, UAMAPS, Mexico
Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas, GeoMap ESPE, Ecuador
Universidad de Panama, Jovenes Mapeadores, Panamá
Universidad Nacional de Asunción, YouthMappers UNA, Paraguay
Universidade do Estado da Bahia, YouthMappers Serrinha BA, Brazil
Universidade Federal da Bahia, YouthMappers at UFBA, Brazil
Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Geoinformação a serviço da sociedade, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, YouthMappers Pantanal, Brazil
Universidade Federal de São João del Rei ,Unificar Ações e Informações Geoespaciais (UAIGeo), Brazil
Universidade Federal do Acre, YouthMappers at Rio Branco, Brazil
Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, YouthMappers GEORIAZ - UFRA, Brazil
Université du Sine Saloum Elhadj Ibrahima Niass, YouthMappers de USSEIN, Senegal
Université Gaston Berger, YouthMappers at UGB , Senegal
University of Bari Aldo Moro, YouthMappers@Uniba, Italy
University of Chittagong, Chittagong University Scientific Society (CUSS), Bangladesh
University of Makeni, UNIMAK YouthMappers, Sierra Leone
University of Prešov, UNIPO Mappers, Slovakia
University of Pretoria, Centre for Geoinformation Science, South Africa
University of Rwanda - Kigali institute of Science and Technology, Rwanda YouthMappers, Rwanda
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Association of Geodetic Engineering Students, Philippines
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute, YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute, Philippines
University of Zambia, YouthMappers UNZA, Zambia
Vassar College, Hudson Valley Mappers, USA
Western Michigan University, Geography Club, USA
2022 Innovation in Mapping Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters who have organized and implemented innovative ways to collect, use, and analyze geographic information in support of activities, projects, and campaigns that impact how communities are seen and contribute to local solutions.
Unificar Ações e Informações Geoespaciais (UAIGeo), Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Brazil
Meninas da Geo, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Pará, Brazil
Student's Geographical Association, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
Mapeadores Livres UFPR, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil
2022 Community Outreach and Partnership Award
For collaboratively building connections across chapters, engaging with local communities, and exchanging creatively to support mutual interests all while contributing to the vision of a global network of youth leaders working together to define the world by mapping it.
CYPAOpenStreetCCMT, Canadian College Of Modern Technology, Sierra Leone
#YouthMappers Technical University East, Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
YouthMappers GEORIAZ - UFRA, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Brazil
YouthMappers at UFBA, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil
YouthMappers Pantanal, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
YouthMappers at BSMRMU, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh
Youthmappers FHG, Université des Sciences Sociale et de Gestion de Bamako, Mali
Old Dominion University Monarch Mappers, Old Dominion University, USA
2022 Chapter Inspiration Award
​For inspiring chapters to build meaningful connections within and beyond their local community while advancing the mission of YouthMappers to cultivate a generation of young leaders committed to creating resilient communities.
SUZA YouthMappers, State University of Zanzibar, Tanzania
YouthMappers Alumni Award
Awarded to alumni nominated by student members of the YouthMappers network for their leadership, committment, and support in 2021.
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Airin Akter, YouthMappers University of Dhaka, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Chomba Chishala, YouthMappers Unza, University of Zambia, Zambia
Christian Weah, University of Liberia YouthMappers, University of Liberia, Liberia
Frank Anderson, SMCoSE YouthMappers, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
James Magige, Kenyatta University Geographical Information System Club (KUGISC), Kenyatta University, Kenya
Jomokela Kennedy, YouthMappers Unza, University of Zambia, Zambia
Maliha Binte Mohiuddin, YouthMappers University of Dhaka, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Michael Montani, Polimappers, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Prince Kwame Odame, UCC YouthMappers, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Samuel Darkwah Manu, KNUST YouthMappers, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Tommy Charles, Student Geographical Association-YouthMappers, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
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YouthMappers Top OSM Editors
Awarded to the top YouthMappers chapters who consistently contributed high-quality edits to the OpenStreetMap (OSM) in 2021.
Geomatics Engineering Students’ Association of Nepal - Tribhuvan University - Pashchimanchal Campus, Nepal
YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute - University of the Philippines, Philippines
YouthMappers FUTA - Federal University of Technology at Akure, Nigeria
UCC YouthMappers - University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Good Mappers - Busitema University, Uganda
Geomatics Engineering Society - Kathmandu University, Nepal
KNUST YouthMappers - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
YouthMappers CURAT - Centre Universitaire de Recherche et d'Application en Télédétection, Université Felix Houphouet Boigny, Côte d`Ivoire
YouthMappers FHG - Université des Sciences Sociale et de Gestion de Bamako, Mali
YouthMappers DhakaCollege - Dhaka College, Bangladesh
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2021 Innovation in Mapping Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters who have organized and implemented innovative ways to collect, use, and analyze geographic information in support of activities, projects, and campaigns that impact how communities are seen and contribute to local solutions.
Politecnico di Milano - PoliMappers
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute - YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute
University of Cape Coast - UCC YouthMappers
University of Pretoria - Centre for Geoinformation Science
Federal University of Technology, Akure - YouthMappers FUTA
University of Makeni - UNIMAK YouthMappers
Kathmandu University - Geomatics Engineering Society
Vassar College - Hudson Valley Mappers
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2021 Community Outreach and Partnership Award
For collaboratively building connections across chapters, engaging with local communities, and exchanging creatively to support mutual interests all while contributing to the vision of a global network of youth leaders working together to define the world by mapping it.
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Shahjalal University of Science and Technology - YouthMappers at SUST
Aoyama Gakuin University - YouthMappers AGU
Université Alassane Ouattara - YouthMappers UAO
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology - YouthMappers at Ethiopian Space Science Society
University of Port Harcourt - UniqueMappersTeam (UMT) Port Harcourt
Institute of Rural Development Planning, Dodoma - Mipango YouthMappers Chapter – Dodoma
Sokoine University of Agriculture - SMCoSE YouthMappers
Clemson University - Clemson Mappers
State University of Zanzibar - YouthMappers at Tunguu SUZA
University of Nairobi - Geospatial Engineering Students Association
Yarmouk University - YouthMappers at YU
University of Zimbabwe, UZ Mappers
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2021 Rising Stars Award
Awarded to new chapters who’ve had a great start in organizing and supporting activities within months of joining the YouthMappers network and contributing their knowledge locally to the map.
Federal University of Parana (UFPR) - Mapeadores Livres UFPR
Universidade Federal da Bahia - YouthMappers at UFBA
Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco - Qosqo Mappers Unsaac
Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas - GeoMap ESPE YouthMappers
University of Prešov - UNIPO Mappers
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México - YouthMappersUAEMEX
2021 James Kweku Eshun Mentoring Award
Formerly the YouthMappers Faculty Advisor Award. Awarded to chapter advisors offering the highest level of support to YouthMappers chapters, facilitating learning opportunities, and going above and beyond their duty to advise and mentor.
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Raya Idrissa Ahmada, State University of Zanzibar - YouthMappers at Tunguu SUZA
Richard Hinton, The George Washington University
Dr. Rana N. Jawarneh, Yarmouk University - YouthMappers at YU
Prof. Simon Onywere, Kenyatta University - Kenyatta University GIS Club
Dr. Maria Adames de Newbill, Universidad de Panama - Jovenes Mapeadores
Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay, UPRI
Johnathan Little, Monroe Community College - MCC Mapping Corps
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2021 Women’s Participation Award
For engaging a majority of female student mappers into their YouthMappers chapter, enriching the network and program activities, and carrying out a vision for an inclusive community that defines our world by mapping it. Chapters receiving this award reported +50% female membership.
University of Prešov - UNIPO Mappers, Slovakia
Ball State University - Gamma Theta Upsilon Iota Omega Chapter, USA
State University of New York Fredonia - GeoVenturers, USA
Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco - Qosqo Mappers Unsaac, Perú
Universidade Federal da Bahia - YouthMappers at UFBA, Brazil
Tribhuvan University - Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science - Agrimappers Paklihawa, Nepal
New York University - NYU mHealth Initiative - Mapping Corps, USA
Universidad de Antioquia - Geomatica UdeA, Colombia
Aoyama Gakuin University - YouthMappers AGU, Japan
McGill University - OMG McGill: A Member of the McGill Undergraduate Geography Society, Canada
Kuhlna University - OpenStreetMap Khulna University, Bangladesh
Universidad de Panamá - Jovenes Mapeadores, Panamá
University of the Gambia / Jokkolabs Banjul - Connected YouthMappers, Gambia
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Association of Geomatics Engineering Students, Kenya
Purdue University - Purdue YouthMappers, USA
Vassar College - Hudson Valley Mappers, USA
Yarmouk University - YouthMappers at YU, Jordan
University of Nigeria, Nsukka - LionMappersTeam (LMT) Nsukka, Nigeria
University of Chittagong - Chittagong University Scientific Society (CUSS), Bangladesh
University of Pretoria - Centre for Geoinformation Science, South Africa
Maasai Mara University - Maasai Mara University YouthMappers (MMUYM), Kenya
California University of Pennsylvania - CalU PA GIS Club, USA
Clemson University - Clemson Mappers, USA
Kwame Nkrumah University, Zambia - YouthMappers at Nkrumah University
Northern Technical College, Zambia - NTC YouthMappers
Rowan University - Rowan GEO Club, USA
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute - YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute, Philippines
University of Zambia - YouthMappers UNZA, Zambia
Villanova University - The Villanova Globeplotters, USA
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2021 Best YouthMappers Blog Award
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​Construyendo un camino de experiencias|Building a path full of experiences, Karen Martinez
​Unforgettable outing of a YouthMapper - AGDIC, Ibrahima Sory Diallo
​​GIS Responses to COVID-19: Mapping Community Resources in Dutchess County NY, Adele Birkenes and Siennah Yang
​​Mapping My Journey Through OSM, Prajwal Shrestha
​I'm Just Getting Started! Joy Christine Nduta Kimani
​300 Days of a YouthMapper, Gaurav Parajuli
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2021 Best Alumni Blog Award
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How YouthMappers Are Contributing to 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Chomba Chishala and Yusuf Suleiman
​YouthMappers un Gran Aliado/YouthMappers a Great Ally, Maria Fernanda Peña Valencia
​PoliMappers at the Architecture for Smart City Course, Federica Gaspari
​A Learning Journey: An experience with HOT, KC Aman and Federica Gaspari
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2021 Chapter Inspiration Award
For inspiring chapters to build meaningful connections within and beyond their local community while advancing the mission of YouthMappers to cultivate a generation of young leaders committed to creating resilient communities.
Universidad de Antioquia - Geomatica UdeA
Tribhuvan University - Geomatics Engineering Students' Association of Nepal (GESAN)
Makerere University - Geo YouthMappers
Dhaka College - YouthMappers DhakaCollege
University of Dhaka - YouthMappers, University of Dhaka
The George Washington University - The GWU Humanitarian Mapping Society
2020 James Kweku Eshun Mentoring Award
Formerly YouthMappers Faculty Advisor Award. Awarded to chapter advisors offering the highest level of support to YouthMappers chapters, facilitating learning opportunities, and going above and beyond their duty to advise and mentor.
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Simon Onywere, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Tom Kirchner, New York University, USA
Michael Jabot, State University of New York Fredonia, USA
Tom Mueller, California University of Pennsylvania, USA
Anthony Gidudu, Makerere University, Uganda
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2020 Chapter Inspiration Award
For inspiring chapters to build meaningful connections within and beyond their local community while advancing the mission of YouthMappers to cultivate a generation of young leaders committed to creating resilient communities.
Politecnico di Milano - PoliMappers, Italy
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute - YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute, Philippines
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2020 Women's Participation Award
For engaging through leadership and membership of a majority (more than 50%) of female student mappers into their YouthMappers chapter, enriching the network and program activities, and carrying out a vision for an inclusive community that defines our world by mapping it.
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American University - YouthMappers at American University, USA
California University of Pennsylvania - CalU PA GIS Club, USA
Daffodil International University - YouthMappers at Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Association of Geomatics Engineering Students, Kenya
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources - LUANAR YouthMappers, Malawi
Netrakona Government College - YouthMappers NGC, Bangladesh
New York University - NYU mHealth Initiative - Mapping Corps, USA
State University of New York Fredonia - GeoVenturers, USA
State University of New York Geneseo - SUNY Geneseo GIS Association, USA
The George Washington University - The GWU Humanitarian Mapping Society, USA
Universidad de Antioquia - Geomatica UdeA, Colombia
Universidad de Los Andes - Cartógrafos Uniandes, Colombia
Universidad de Panamá - Jóvenes Mapeadores, Panama
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - YouthMappers at USC, Spain Espana
University of Education Winneba - University of Education Winneba YouthMappers, Ghana
University of Mines and Technology - UMaT YouthMappers, Ghana
University of Port Harcourt - UniqueMappersTeam (UMT) Port Harcourt, Nigeria
University of South Carolina - Geography Graduate Student Association, USA
University of Southern California, USA
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute - YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute, Philippines
University of Wisconsin, Madison - BadgerMaps, USA
Vassar College - Hudson Valley Mappers, USA
Villanova University - The Villanova Globeplotters, USA
2020 Most Active [New] YouthMappers Chapter
For organizing mapathons and other activities within months of joining the YouthMappers network and organizing campus and regional activities to increase participation.
Université Alassane Ouattara - YouthMappers UAO, Cote d'Ivoire
Kyambogo University - Kyambogo University YouthMappers, Uganda
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - KNUST YouthMappers, Ghana
University of the Gambia - Connected YouthMappers, The Gambia
2020 Chapter Partnership Award
For collaboratively building connections across chapters, engaging and exchanging creatively to support mutual interests and contributing to the vision of a global network of YouthMappers chapters working together to define the world by mapping it.
Arizona State University - ASU YouthMappers and Universidad de Costa Rica - YouthMappers de Universidad de Costa Rica for collaborating and supporting ways for Volunteered Geographic Information to connect to Official Cartographies.
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2020 Community Outreach Award
Recognition for engaging creatively with the local community around the YouthMappers chapter, network and program activities, events, and vision.
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Universidad de Panamá - YouthMappers UP, Panama
Universidad de Antioquia - GeoLab UdeA YouthMappers, Colombia
University of Ghana - UG YouthMappers, Ghana
CGIS. University of Pretoria, South Africa
Centre Universitaire de Recherche et d'Application en Télédétection - YouthMappers CURAT, Cote d’Ivoire
Université Gaston Berger - YouthMappers at UGB, Senegal
University of Chicago - Tobler Society, USA
Hudson Valley Mappers, Vassar College, USA
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - YouthMappers at USC, Spain
Kathmandu University - Geomatics Engineering Society, Nepal
Good Mappers, Busitema University, Uganda
Geo YouthMappers, Makerere University, Uganda
YouthMappers Unza, University of Zambia, Zambia
2020 Mapping Metrics Award
Awarded to the top 10 YouthMappers chapters who consistently contributed high-quality edits to the OpenStreetMap (OSM) in 2019.
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Dhaka College - YouthMappers DhakaCollege, Bangladesh
Jahangirnagar University - YouthMappers at IRS, Bangladesh
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute - YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute, Philippines
Tribhuvan University - Geomatics Engineering Students' Association of Nepal (GESAN), Nepal
Arizona State University - ASU YouthMappers, USA
University of Cape Coast - UCC YouthMappers, Ghana
Texas Tech University - YouthMappers at Texas Tech University, USA
University of Rwanda - Kigali Institute of Science and Technology - Rwanda YouthMappers, Rwanda
The George Washington University - GWU Humanitarian Mapping Society, USA
Federal University of Technology, Akure - Youthmappers at FUTA, Nigeria
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2020 Best Blog Award
Bridging the Map: A tale of Diversity, by Confidence Kdopo (University of Cape Coast), Michael Kaluba (Busitema University), and S M Sawan Shariar (Dhaka College), published on October 15, 2019
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Female Empowerment through Mapping, by Candan Eylül Kilsedar, Politecnico di Milano, Published on March 6, 2019
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Mapping Our Community: Vassar College’s Hudson Valley Mappers’ Inaugural Event, By Adele Birkenes and Mariah Caballero, Vassar College, Published on January 23, 2019
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Community Flood Mapping Activity in Bwaise and Kalerwe, Uganda by Ingrid Martha Kintu, Makerere University, Published on August 20, 2019
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Where there is a will, there is a way. By Chomba Chishala, University of Zambia, published on February 26, 2019
2019 James Kweku Eshun Mentoring Award
Formerly YouthMappers Faculty Advisor Award. Awarded to chapter advisors offering the highest level of support to YouthMappers chapters, facilitating learning opportunities, and going above and beyond their duty to advise and mentor.
Ahasanul Hoque, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team/ OpenStreetMap Bangladesh Foundation
Natalia Arruda da Silveira, Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia
Victoria Rautenbach, University of Pretoria, South Africa
2019 Chapter Inspiration Award
For inspiring chapters to build meaningful connections within and beyond their local community while advancing the mission of YouthMappers to cultivate a generation of young leaders committed to creating resilient communities.
UCC Geographical Society, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2019 Women's Participation Award
For engaging through leadership and membership of a majority of female student mappers into their YouthMappers chapter, enriching the network and program activities, and carrying out a vision for an inclusive community that defines our world by mapping it.
California University of Pennsylvania - CalU PA GIS Club
Karatina University - Nature Club Karatina University
McGill University - OMG McGill: A Member of the McGill Undergraduate Geography Society
Moi University - Geography Students Association of Moi University
New York University - NYU mHealth Initiative - Mapping Corps
Queen Mary University of London - Queen Mary YouthMappers
State University of New York Fredonia - GeoVenturers
The George Washington University - The GWU Humanitarian Mapping Society
The University of Zambia - YouthMappers UNZA
Universidad de Antioquia - Geomatica UdeA
Universidad de Panamá - Jovenes Mapeadores
University of Cape Coast - UCC Geographical Society
University of Chicago - Tobler Society
University of Malawi - Chanco Malawi YouthMappers
University of South Carolina - Geography Graduate Student Association
University of Southern California - SC Mappers
University of the Philippines Resilience Institute - YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute
University of Warwick - University of Warwick Resilience Mapping Society
Vassar College - Hudson Valley Mappers
Villanova University - The Villanova Globeplotters
Western Michigan University - Geography Club
2019 Most Active [New] Chapter
For organizing mapathons within months of joining the YouthMappers network and organizing campus activities to increase membership.
The University of Chicago - Tobler Society
Most Viewed YouthMappers Blog Post in 2018
The Importance of Open Source in The Global Mapping Community, Katie Hackett, University of Victoria
Most Viewed Alumni Blog in 2018
YouthMapping for Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction, MD Manjurul, Bangladesh
2019 Most Active YouthMappers Chapters
Recognition for organizing YouthMappers activities and collaborative mapping projects at the local, regional, and international level
PoliMappers, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Geomatics Engineering Students' Association of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
UMaT YouthMappers, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
2019 Chapter Partnership Award
California University of Pennsylvania - CalU PA GIS Club & West Virginia University - MapTime Morgantown for organizing the 3rd Annual Central Appalachian YouthMappers Symposium
University of Panama - Jovenes Mapeadores and YouthMappers UCR, University of Costa Rica for organizing and hosting the Primer Encuentro Binacional de YouthMappers / First binational encounter of YouthMappers
2019 Outreach Award
For engaging creatively and extensively with various local and international agencies with humanitarian and development purposes around volunteer mapping, the YouthMappers network, and other collaborative activities.
Humanitarian Mapping Society, The George Washington University
Student's Geographical Association, Fourah Bay College - University of Sierra Leone
2019 Ambassador Award
For representing YouthMappers at the regional and international level
Association of Geomatics Engineering Students, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
2019 YouthMappers Host Award
For hosting the YouthMappers Leadership Workshop
Dr. Serena Coetzee, The Centre for Geoinformation Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa
2019 YouthMappers Metrics Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters in Kenya and Nepal for consistently ranking high in productivity
Geospatial Engineering Students Association, University of Nairobi, Kenya
GDEV, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
Geography Students Association of Moi University, Moi University, Kenya
Association of Geomatics Engineering Students, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Kenyatta University GIS Club, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Nature Club Karatina University, Karatina University, Kenya
Geospatial Science Student Association, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya
Geomatics Engineering Students' Association of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering, Nepal
Institute of Crisis Management Studies - YouthMappers, Institute of Crisis Management Studies, Nepal
Geomatics Engineering Society - GES, Kathmandu University, Nepal
2019 Top Stand-alone YouthMappers Chapters
Awarded to stand-alone chapters with consistently high productivity
Comunidade YouthMappers Moçambique, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique
Centre for Geoinformation Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa
YouthMappers CURAT, Centre Universitaire de Recherche et d'Application en Télédétection de l'Université Felix Houphouet Boigny, Côte d`Ivoire
2019 National Collaboration Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters most active at the national level: Philippines
YouthMappers UP Resilience Institute, University of the Philippines Resilience Institute
Junior Philippines Computer Society, Far Eastern University - Institute of Technology Chapter
2018 Women's Participation Award
For engaging through leadership and membership of a majority of female student mappers into their YouthMappers chapter, enriching the network and program activities, and carrying out a vision for an inclusive community that defines our world by mapping it.
All Over the Map! at William and Mary, College of William and Mary, USA
CalU PA GIS Club, California University of Pennsylvania, USA
Centre for Geoinformation Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Chanco Malawi Youth Mappers, University of Malawi, Malawi
Clemson Mappers, Clemson University, USA
Geography Graduate Student Association, University of South Carolina, USA
GeoMC, Montgomery College, USA
GeoVenturers, State University of New York, Fredonia, USA
Jovenes Mapeadores, Universidad de Panamá, Panamá
Kenyatta University Geographical Information System Club, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Mapping Society at Cornell University, Cornell University, USA
NYU mHealth Initiative - Mapping Corps, New York University USA
OMG McGill: A Member of the McGill Undergraduate Geography Society, McGill University, Canada
SC Mappers, University of Southern California, USA
Society of Geography Students, University of Victoria, Canada
SUNY Geneseo GIS Association, State University of New York, Geneseo, USA
YEKA STREET MGA, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Nicaragua
YouthMappers at Bogota, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia
YouthMappers at Eastern University, Eastern University, Bangladesh
YouthMappers at RUET, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh
YouthMappers at University of Dar es Salaam, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
YouthMappers Unza, The University of Zambia, Zambia
University of Warwick Resilience Mapping Society, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
2018 YouthMappers Metrics Award
Awarded to YouthMappers chapters in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda for consistently ranking high in productivity in 2017
ABU Geomappers, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
Association of Geomatics Engineering Students, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
CSGU Mappers, Gulu University, Uganda
Geographical Information System Club, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Geospatial Engineering Students Association, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Geography Students Association of Moi University, Moi University, Kenya
Geo YouthMappers, Makerere University, Uganda
GDEV, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
Good Mappers, Busitema University Main-Campus, Uganda
HiTech Youth Mappers, Uganda Pentecostal University, Uganda
LionMappersTeam, University of Nigeria - Enugu Campus, Nigeria
LionMappersTeam, University of Nigeria - Nsukka, Nigeria
Kumi University Ever-Last YouthMappers, Kumi University, Uganda
Mappers for Life, Uganda Christian University, Mbale University College, Uganda
MUST Street Mappers, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
OyoMappersTeam, Federal School of Surveys, Nigeria
UCC Geographical Society, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
UMaT YouthMappers, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
UniqueMappersTeam, Port Harcourt, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
University of Ghana YouthMappers, University of Ghana, Ghana
Youthmappers at FUTA, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
2018 Most Active YouthMappers Chapters
Recognition for organizing YouthMappers activities and collaborative mapping projects at the local, regional, and international level
ABU Geomappers, Ahmadu Bello University
Association of Geomatics Engineering Students, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Geo YouthMappers, Makerere University, Uganda
Geomatics Engineering Students' Association of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
GDEV, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
Jovenes Mapeadores, Universidad de Panama, Panama
PoliMappers, Politenico Di Milano, Italy
Student's Geographical Association-Youth Mappers, Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone
UCC Geographical Society, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
YEKA STREET MGA, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Nicaragua
YouthMappers at AUW, Asian University for Women, Bangladesh
2018 Most Active [New] Chapter
For organizing mapathons within weeks of joining the YouthMappers network and contributing extensively to the Building Canada 2020 mapping initiative
OMG McGill, McGill University, Canada
2018 Chapter Inspiration Award
For inspiring numerous mapathons after Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico in November 2017
UPR YouthMappers, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
2018 YouthMappers Faculty Advisor Award
For offering the highest level of support to YouthMappers chapters, facilitating learning opportunities, and going above and beyond their duty to advise and mentor.
James Eshun - faculty advisor to UCC Geographical Society, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Maria Brovelli, faculty advisor to PoliMappers, Politenico Di Milano, Italy
2018 YouthMappers Host Institution
For hosting the YouthMappers Leadership Workshop and State of the Map Asia
Kathmandu Living Labs (KLL) Kathmandu, Nepal
2018 Best YouthMappers blogs
Laura Mugeha, Association of Geomatics Engineering Students, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Gathering of Young Minds Under the Rooftop of YouthMappers
Maliha Binte Mohiuddin, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Raising Leaders, Building Mappers, Creating Resilience: The Kathmandu Experience
Bert Manieson, UCC Geographical Society, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2018 Best Alumni Blog
State of the Map Asia: Dreams and Future Promises, Saurav Gautam, Nepal
2018 Best Advisor Blog
My Mandela Washington Experience
Dr. Naa Dedei Tagoe, UMaT YouthMappers, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
2018 National Collaboration Award
Most active chapters at the national level: YouthMappers chapters in Uganda
CSGU Mappers, Gulu Unversity
Everlast Mappers, Kumi University
Geomappers, Makerere University
Good Mappers, Busitema University
HiTech YouthMappers, Uganda Pentecostal University
Mappers for life, Uganda Christian University in Mbale
MUST Street Mappers, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Award for Blog Posts with the highest social media reach
1st place 1,621 views - Candan Eylül Kilsedar, PoliMappers, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
PoliMappers at Maptime Milan published on April 12, 2017
2nd place 1,493 views - Oniosun Temidayo Isaiah, Youthmappers at FUTA, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Capitalizing on Maps to Achieve SDG Goals in Africa published on September 27, 2017
Special Thank You to the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap (HOT), our organizational partner for supporting YouthMappers and Digital Globe for donating imagery to YouthMappers chapters in 2017
2017 Campus Outreach Award
For engaging many students across campus into the YouthMappers chapter, network and program activities, through training, workshops, seminars, mapathons, and GIS Day events.
Royal University of Bhutan
Geographical Society and Department of Geography and Planning, Sherubtse College
Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Geomatics Engineering Students Association
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
UCC Geographical Society
2017 Local Outreach Award
For engaging creatively with the local community around the YouthMappers chapter, network and program activities, events, and vision.
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Centre for Geoinformation Science
for working with local high schools
University of Nairobi, Kenya
Students in the Departments of Geography and of Geospatial and Space Technology
for mapping informal settlements with local residents
2017 Community Outreach Award
The George Washington University
Humanitarian Mapping Society
For engaging creatively and extensively with various federal and international agencies with humanitarian and development purposes around volunteer mapping, the YouthMappers chapter, network and mapathon events.
Texas Tech University
YouthMappers at TTU
For engaging actively and generously to meet the needs and serve many other YouthMappers chapters through technical support, virtual training, new chapter orientation, mapping the network, and other collaborative activities across the network.
2017 Best of Blog Award
Halle Miller
Murphy, Texas
“Mapping is like a box of chocolates”
Maliha Binte Mohiuddin
Dhaka University
“First International YouthMappers Exchange between Malawi and South Africa”
Zola Manyungwa
University of Malawi
2017 Chapter Partnership Award
For collaboratively building connections across chapters, engaging and exchanging creatively to support mutual interests and contributing to the vision of a global network of YouthMappers chapters working together to define the world by mapping it.
West Virginia University
California University of Pennsylvania
Appalachian Symposium
University of Pretoria, South Africa
University of Malawi, Malawi
Chapter training partnership
Dhaka College, Bangladesh
Asian University for Women
Chapter training partnership
Busitema University
Uganda Christian University, Mbale
Makerere University
Kumi University
Gulu University
National Level Coordination
Universidad de la Guajira
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Universidad de LOS ANDES
Universidad de Antioquia
Universidad de San Buenaventura, Medellín
National Level Coordination
State University of New York at Geneseo
State University of New York at Fredonia
Cornell University
2-Year College Pathways Event
2017 Women’s Participation Award
For engaging through leadership and membership of a majority of female student mappers into their YouthMappers chapter, enriching the network and program activities, and carrying out a vision for an inclusive community that defines our world by mapping it.
University of Malawi, 51%
University of Pretoria, South Africa, 53.8%
University of Central Florida, 54.3%
George Mason University, 57.1%
The George Washington University, 60%
Makerere University, Uganda, 60%
College of William and Mary, 66.7%
Cornell University, 66.7%
Universidad de Panamá, 66.7%
Asian University for Women, Bangladesh, 100%
ALUMNI NETWORK
Founding Committee
Ebenezer Boateng, Ghana, UCC YouthMappers
Benedict Tetteh Kojo Nartey, Ghana, UCC YouthMappers
Bert Nii Odoi Manieson, Ghana, UCC YouthMappers
Saurav Gautam, Nepal, GESAN