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Mapping the Refugee Crisis

Lara Breidenbach, Arizona State University

Jan 30, 2020

Mapping the Refugee Crisis

With the world refugee crisis reaching historic numbers, more and more questions are being asked concerning the management of such large flows of people, about the growth and management of refugee camps, and how to best aid these people in recovering the lives they left behind. Global numbers of displaced people have reached 70.8 million and with many of the ongoing conflicts lacking a solution, new ones erupting, and the constant threat of natural disasters, this number will

Introducing the 2020 YouthMappers Research Fellowship Teams

YouthMappers Staff

Jan 28, 2020

Introducing the 2020 YouthMappers Research Fellowship Teams

STUDENTS AND FACULTY FROM NINE YOUTHMAPPERS CHAPTERS SELECTED TO SERVE AS RESEARCH FELLOW AND MENTOR TEAMS TO FILL DATA GAPS IN THE WORLD’S OPEN MAP. Nine students and their faculty advisors from universities with official YouthMappers chapters in good-standing have been selected as 2020 Research Fellowship teams to participate in a research symposium hosted by the Geography Department at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The fellows were chosen on the bas

Banking and GIS

Caitlin McGlothlin, Arizona State University

Jan 23, 2020

Banking and GIS

As a student of Geography I have been amazed at the different applications of GIS. Partaking in the USAID Youthmappers internship has been a great experience and introduction into the humanitarian effort served by mapping. I have always held an empathy for people in need and previously had not been sure how I could serve. Interning with Youthmappers has provided a way to give my time to causes I believe in and opened doors to what is out there. As I continue my studies in the

My Diary: SotM Asia 2019

Aman K.C., Tribhuvan University

Jan 14, 2020

My Diary: SotM Asia 2019

State of the Map Asia, 2019, still brings me the fresh lot of memories of the time in Bangladesh. Though the trip was short, it was, nevertheless, one of the best ones. Well, it all started with filling up the form for the conference and worry chasing thereafter, if I could be one of the Scholars. Fortunately, I was one of the lucky ones.“Yaaaaaaaay!” Believe me, that was the first word I uttered when I saw the email, along with a louder tone and little bit of dancing involve

Unwavering Passion Towards YouthMappers Network

Maliha Binte Mohiuddin, Regional Ambassador

Jan 9, 2020

Unwavering Passion Towards YouthMappers Network

I am Maliha Binte Mohiuddin and I am a YouthMappers Regional Ambassador. Starting the work as a regional ambassador, I have already organized trainings in two universities in Bangladesh and at two universities in Japan. The success of the training is creating an enthusiastic bridge among the students and teachers about the YouthMappers network. In Daffodil International University, Dhaka, the YouthMappers activities have been promoted through posters around the campus, givin

Chomba Chishala, University of Zambia

Jan 3, 2020

THREE YEARS OF BEING PART OF YOUTHMAPPERS

It has been a great 3 years of being part of the network that contribute to the wellbeing of humanity. I remember 3 years ago a friend of mine called me and follow them at Bogo hive where they were meeting people who are teaching how to map. I was so interested in mapping because in my fourth year I was supposed to learn how to use GIS in my final year research project. I thought if I can learn mapping in 2nd year that will be an advantage for me when I reach in my fourth y