"One of the most rewarding outcomes of those workshops have been witnessing chapter members take ownership of their learning and put their skills into practice. Seeing their initiatives and accomplishments presented at SOTM Asia was a proud moment that validated the collective efforts of the community. It proved that YouthMappers in Bangladesh have the potential to make a lasting impact, not just locally but also on a broader scale."

"This event showcased real-time data collection, community collaboration, and practical application of open geospatial tools. The captured imagery was uploaded to the Mapillary platform, enabling global access and use in mapping tools like OpenStreetMap."

Disasters, both natural and human-made, impact communities globally, causing devastation and often resulting in loss of life,...

On May 7th, I had the honor of receiving the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Emerging Leader Award 2025 at the GEO Awards Ceremony in...

Farah Yeasmin | Documentation and Strategic Assistant, BERNOSSUS Hasibul Ahmed Pulok | Research Assistant, GroupMappers , MORU ...

In 2015, a bold idea took root to empower young people across the globe to create and use open mapping and geospatial technologies to...

I am proud to share that our YouthMappers team from the Institute of Remote Sensing (IRS), Jahangirnagar University Chapter, participated...

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

The views and content expressed in this blog are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of any...

The views and content expressed in this blog are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of any...

The views and content expressed in this blog are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of any...

La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras es la universidad pública de nuestro país y esta tiene centros de estudio o campus...

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. On August...

Meta’s Open Maps Team focuses on improving OpenStreetMap (OSM) data for pedestrian features in select major cities worldwide. We...

My aim was to highlight the potential of JOSM and how it empowers individuals and communities to create detailed and accurate maps.

The YouthMappers Summit Extended (Uganda) is a recent testament to the power of coming together, as young map enthusiasts from all over the

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When words turn into actions, they create history. My months of planning and a four-month-long process culminated in a historic event in...

As YouthMappers, data collection is crucial to our mapping duties. Members of my chapter were taught how to use KoboCollect and...

The Emergence of YouthMappers More than 1 billion people in the world are missing from the maps that are foundational for basic needs and...