Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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