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Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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

A concise but captivating story of my transformative journey at YouthMappersFUTA. Brace up, it’s a long read. Introduction My name is Ezekiel Ogungbemi, a final-year student from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, with a major in Remote Sensing and Geoscience Information Systems. About YouthMappersFUTA Chapter First Meetup 2021 YouthMappers FUTA Chapter is one among the 425 campus chapters across 81 countries in the globe. A vibrant local community filled with resil

Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. On the 6th April 2024 marked a significant milestone in my academic journey at MUBAS as I embarked on a new adventure with the Geospatial Youth Mappers program. Despite being in my third year and pursuing a program unrelated to geospatial mapping, I found myself immersed in an exciting world of mapping and data contribution that left me feeling inspire

Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. The inaugural YouthMappers Regional Virtual Conference was held on July 20–21, 2024, and it was a tremendous success. Organized by the YouthMappers Regional Ambassadors for Africa, the conference brought together over 150 students, alumni, geospatialists, and mapping enthusiasts from across the African continent. Themed "Beyond Borders: Collaborative M

Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. Recolección de datos en Kobo y Organic Maps. La historia comienza a partir del YouthMappers Leadership Fellowship Summit en enero del 2023. Posteriormente a este escenario, se gestó la creación de vínculos de amistad y redes colaborativas a nivel regional e internacional, conectando estudiantes y miembros de capítulos de todo el mundo. La circulación d

The next decade is about scaling not just data, but impact—ensuring the maps we make reflect the communities we call home.

This post is published in both English and Spanish. For the English translation, please scroll down. Un cálido saludo a toda la comunidad de YouthMappers y de OpenStreetMap. Mi nombre es Isabel Alejandra Fuentes Núñez, y este 2025 estoy culminando mi Licenciatura en Ciencia y Tecnología de la Información Geográfica en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH). Quiero compartir con ustedes una experiencia que ha marcado profundamente mi trayectoria académica y person

Over the past weeks, I completed one of my most detailed mapping tasks yet—uploading and verifying more than 5,000 points of spring and...

Place:  Nor Yungas, Yolosa, Bolivia – Senda Verde Animal Shelter Senda Verde is a refuge dedicated to the rehabilitation and protection...

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Attending the ESRI User Conference (UC) 2025 in San Diego was nothing short of an unforgettable experience. It was my first time...

YouthMappers not only equipped me with technical skills but also instilled in me confidence, leadership, and the ability to make tangible, positive changes in the world. To any student thinking about joining YouthMappers, my advice is simple: take the leap. You never know how far you can go until you start mapping your own journey.

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The journey isn't just about maps; it's about the stories we tell, the communities we empower, and the collective impact we make. Together, we continue to map, learn, and grow, weaving a story that transcends borders and echoes the resounding impact of geospatial technology in our collective pursuit of positive change.