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Beyond Borders: Collaborative Mapping for Regional Development
Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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
Ibrahim Abdulai Kargbo
Dec 1, 2025


YouthMappers at 10: A Decade of Mapping for Impact
The next decade is about scaling not just data, but impact—ensuring the maps we make reflect the communities we call home.
The YouthMappers Team
Nov 21, 2025


The Dawn Of OSM Caribbean
Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. In July...
Caitlin Milne
Sep 3, 2025


Youth-Led Mapping for Good: Reflections from ESRI UC 2025
Attending the ESRI User Conference (UC) 2025 in San Diego was nothing short of an unforgettable experience. It was my first time...
Ebenezer Nana Kwaku Boateng
Aug 1, 2025


YouthMappers at IRS, Jahangirnagar University: Champions of Geospatial Excellence at State of the Map Asia 2024
I am proud to share that our YouthMappers team from the Institute of Remote Sensing (IRS), Jahangirnagar University Chapter, participated...
Zobaer Rahman
Apr 15, 2025


Local Voices, Global Impact: The Art of Mapping at the State of the Map Asia
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...
Ramisa Maliha
Mar 17, 2025


Unleashing the Power of JOSM: A YouthMappers Summit Experience
My aim was to highlight the potential of JOSM and how it empowers individuals and communities to create detailed and accurate maps.
Janan Baker Bukenya
Jan 6, 2025


Empowering the Youth: Unveiling the Success of the Extended YouthMappers Summit in Uganda
The YouthMappers Summit Extended (Uganda) is a recent testament to the power of coming together, as young map enthusiasts from all over the
Janan Baker Bukenya
Jan 6, 2025


Revolutionizing Mapping: A Glimpse into the Future with RapID Editor at the YouthMappers Summit in Uganda 2023
Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. Picture...
Desire Gift
Jan 6, 2025


YouthMappers Summit Sri Lanka 2024: A Historic Milestone
When words turn into actions, they create history. My months of planning and a four-month-long process culminated in a historic event in...
SAJEEVINI SIVAJOTHY
Dec 16, 2024


YouthMappers Summit Sierra Leone 2024: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders for Sustainable Development
The YouthMappers Summit Sierra Leone 2024, held on 30-31 August at St. Francis Hall in Makeni, was a landmark event that brought together...
Ibrahim Abdulai Kargbo, YouthMappers Regional Ambassador
Oct 25, 2024


YouthMappers Kenya Summit 2024: Fostering Collaboration and Career Growth in Kenya
Getting in touch with organizations is a crucial part of students’ career growth.
Maurine Oyugi | Regional Ambassador
Apr 5, 2024


The 7th AfriGEO Symposium: Exploring the Power of Earth Observations for Sustainable Development.
The power of conferences lies in their ability to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, united by a common interest. The...
Laura Mugeha, Frank Anderson and Kumbirai Nichola- YouthMappers Alumni
Nov 13, 2023


YOUTHMAPPERS AT RCMRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (RIC) 2023
Poster and project presentations, idea sharing, collaborations, and opportunities!!
Erick Tamba (Regional Ambassador), Maurine Oyugi (Regional Ambassador), and Mary Muthee
Aug 17, 2023


TAKE ME BACK TO THE YOUTHMAPPERS LEADERSHIP FELLOWS SUMMIT!
Good leaders "know the way, go the way, and show the way".
Kwadwo Agyenim-Boateng and Edith Namusamba, YouthMappers Leadership Fellows, University of Cape Coast and University of Zambia
Jul 5, 2023
