Introduction Every September, the world comes together under one movement: World Cleanup Day — a day where millions of people in over 150 countries unite to fight waste and protect the environment. For us at YouthMappers, Gombe State University (GSU), Nigeria, 2025 was another chance to stand tall as part of this global effort. On Saturday, September 20, 2025, our chapter joined hands with the global YouthMappers community and the world at large to make a difference in our ci

After a momentous event, Far Western University became the first university in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal, to host a formal chapter of YouthMappers, setting a new pace for geospatial innovation and collaborative breakthroughs in the region. On August 4 and 5, 2024, Far Western University hosted a two-day, colorful, and inspiring event with more than 100 students from various faculties — including Engineering, Management, Law, and CSIT — for the Grand Opening, themed "Surpas

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. On July 22, YouthMappers UNA collaborated in a Mapathon organized by the YouthMappers chapter at TU Munich, alongside Geoawesome, the German Red Cross, and Runder Tisch E.V. The event focused on mapping vulnerable regions, with special training provided by Isabel Klipper from the German Red Cross. The event saw 25 participants, 21 of whom attended in pe

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. Collaborations have proven instrumental in fostering meaningful engagement for YouthMappers, providing opportunities for career growth. The conclusion of 2023 marked a triumphant moment for YouthMappers in Kenya. Nancy Kinywa, representing the Clinton Health Access Initiative, along with Maurine Oyugi, the Regional Ambassador for YouthMappers, organized

Introduction Leadership often begins with a question: How can we use what we know to serve the communities around us, and how can we change the community with what we have? When I assumed office as President of the KNUST YouthMappers Chapter (2024–2025), I carried a strong passion for community engagement, environmental sanitation, and climate action. As a geospatial community enthusiast, I believed our work and activities should go beyond mapping and translate into visible i

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. My adventure with University of Malawi YouthMappers Chapter (UNIMA) began in 2022 when I first joined the University of Malawi. As a new student, I was eager to explore opportunities and contribute meaningfully. Little did I know then that this organization would become such a significant part of my university life and personal growth. When I first join

Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. Collaborative mapping incorporates a new perspective of access, use and application of cartographic science tools and methods through the numerous interface possibilities made possible by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), which opens new horizons for the act of mapping, so that users of products and applications in the field of geotechn

Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. Returning with Purpose After being selected as a YouthMappers representative from Nigeria to attend the prestigious 2024 YouthMappers Leadership Fellowship Summit in Thailand, I returned home with renewed drive and passion to document my experience and inspire others. The summit was not merely an event; it was a transformative experience. Surrounded by

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding Disaster response and rescue operations in Nepal improved after a major earthquake hit the country in 2015. Several organizations in the country have been working to strengthen the response and rescue operations in any fortunate incidents. Following a recent earthquake that hit Jajarkot, a rural district of Nepal, the YouthMappers community in Nepal also

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding YouthMappers Nepal allied with the Open Tech Community to celebrate the Open Data Week in the month of March 2024 (ODW24). With a motive to reach the mapping community around different corners of the country, an Open Datathon event was organized for the week. The event began with a series of orientation programs with student clubs of different colleges i

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

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

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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.

"This event was a great example of how collaboration across year levels can create a powerful learning experience. The technical sessions provided context, while the workshop translated concepts into action."