From disaster response to wheelchair accessibility, OpenStreetMap can be utilized for a variety of use cases. As an active YouthMapper and all-around busy individual, I am all about making life easier for myself and others. Whenever I learn a new tip or trick, my first thought is: who do I know who would benefit from this too? With that in mind, I compiled a few tips and tricks I use when mapping on the OSM web platform.

A Woman’s Vision for Nepal’s Geospatial Future Leadership is about vision, resilience, and inspiring lasting change. In Nepal, where geospatial science and open mapping are still growing, leading a nationwide movement that combines education, technology, and humanitarian response was a challenge I embraced wholeheartedly. As the sole lead of Mapping Week 2025, my mission was clear—to empower students, professionals, and communities through the transformative power of geospati

RUTA IRPAVI 2 SUR (Capitulo YouthMappers UMSA Bolivia) MicroGrants Latam Aviso:  La publicación de este artículo se ha retrasado y es posible que contenga información desactualizada. Agradecemos su comprensión. English translation below.  La ciudad de La Paz, Bolivia, cuenta con el servicio de transporte público PumaKatari, que abarca los 9 macrodistritos y se despliega actualmente a través de 10 rutas. Desde su lanzamiento, este servicio ha sido una gran promesa, ofreciendo

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding On 10th May 2024, Central University YouthMappers, Sierra Leone, hosted a highly successful Leadership Seminar and OSM_HOT Tasking Manager Training at the Central University Campus in Mile 91, Sierra Leone. This event aimed to empower students with leadership skills and practical knowledge in geospatial mapping, fostering a generation of leaders committ

My journey with YouthMappers began in 2022, fueled by enthusiasm but hampered by technological constraints. My initial laptop barely functioned, and when it finally gave out,  my phone followed suit. However, these setbacks did not deter my commitment. I borrowed laptops from friends, participated in online training sessions, and gradually honed my skills, particularly in JOSM (Java OpenStreetMap Editor). As the Media and Publicity Director for my chapter, I channeled my crea

Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. It was a crisp day when I first encountered Mapillary, the application that has transformed the way I view the world. I was introduced to this revolutionary mapping tool by Mr. Mawutor Stephen Donkor (OSM Ghana) on August 2, 2022, and since then, it has been history. Little did I know that this chance encounter would ignite a passion within me and set