Introduction Agriculture and technology are increasingly intersecting to solve real-world challenges, especially in food production and sustainability. This blog explores an exciting initiative that demonstrates how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and satellite data can be used to assess crop health. Led by the KNUST YouthMappers chapter, the project focused on mapping and analyzing farmlands on the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) campus using

On September 20, 2025, the world came together to mark World Cleanup Day, a global day of action against waste and pollution. This year, YouthMappers played a special role in supporting the movement, with members uniting through the Yoma platform and WhatsApp groups to share knowledge, coordinate cleanups, and map trash points across different communities. "This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible spirit of leadership within young people worldwide,

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

The YouthMappers UFRJ chapter (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and the Virtual Institute for Sustainable Development (IVIDES.org) carried out a field mapping of trees on OpenStreetMap on the campus of the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), with the support of mobile applications. The MapComplete (https://mapcomplete.org) application was used to record photographs of the individual trees and include data on relevant attributes, such as the circumference of the tree, i

Introduction On February 7, 2026, HTU YouthMappers, in partnership with the Ho Central Division of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), conducted a Fire Hydrant Mapping Exercise in the Ho Municipality, organized by Calvin Amevienku, YouthMappers Volunteer Regional Ambassador to Ghana. This initiative aimed to identify, verify, and digitally map 19 fire hydrants to support emergency response operations, improve fire safety planning, and strengthen community resilience. It a

On September 20, 2025, our team, KabU YouthMappers from Kabale University, joined hundreds of youths across Africa and the Caribbean for the MAP&CLEAN Challenge, a collaborative initiative with Yoma, UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT). Where We Made a Difference We focused our efforts around Kabale Town, working in the areas captured in our shared digital map: https://umap.hotosm.org/en/map/chatmap_960. The map pinpoints exactly where

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

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

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

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...

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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"This event showcased real-time data collection, community collaboration, and practical application of open geospatial tools. The captured imagery was uploaded to the Mapillary platform, enabling global access and use in mapping tools like OpenStreetMap."

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This fieldwork was more than just a project; it was a learning experience, an opportunity to engage with the community, and a step toward us