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One Snapshot at a Time: A YouthMapper's Journey with Mapillary
Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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
Calvin Kwame Amevienku
Dec 9, 2025


Mapping Nepal’s Springs and Ponds on OpenStreetMap: A Study of Seven Municipalities of Kavre, Nepal
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...
Rabi Shrestha
Oct 2, 2025


JOOUST MAPATHON IN BONDO TOWN, KENYA: Mapping off-campus student housing
Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. Background...
Levis Pkemoi Ruto, Nguu Felix Murimi, Peter Samburu Maluki
Jul 18, 2025


Successful Open Field Mapping Activity Led by YouthMappers at Eastern University, Bangladesh
"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."
Noman Bin Hossain
Jun 12, 2025


An Introduction to Open-Source Mapping for Beginners
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...
Ishak Alam Pir
Mar 20, 2025


Mapeo para Señalización de Ciudad Universitaria como apoyo a la Sociedad en General y a la Comunidad Universitaria
La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras es la universidad pública de nuestro país y esta tiene centros de estudio o campus...
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Ciudad Universitaria
Jan 21, 2025


Navigating the World of OpenStreetMap: Workshop Insights and Team Success
Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. On August...
Brazil Singh
Jan 21, 2025


Advancing Pedestrian Accessibility with Meta’s Open Maps Team and GW YouthMappers
Meta’s Open Maps Team focuses on improving OpenStreetMap (OSM) data for pedestrian features in select major cities worldwide. We...
Livjit Deol, Samantha Pomeroy, and Alexander McDonald
Jan 8, 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


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


KoboCollect: Not Just a Mapping Tool but a Growth Tool
As YouthMappers, data collection is crucial to our mapping duties. Members of my chapter were taught how to use KoboCollect and...
Lindsey Bonsu
Dec 13, 2024


CKT-UTAS YouthMappers: Rising to the Spotlight with SDG Research and Community Impact
Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. We've read...
Michael Assane
Dec 5, 2024


My Journey Through YouthMappers Chapter GES and Reaching Jamaica as a YouthMappers Fellow
Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. A Little...
Ashok Thakulla
Dec 2, 2024


Falling, Learning, Thriving: Igniting the Spark for Future Triumphs
The country’s first disaster hackathon happened this year – the Forewarn Disaster Hackathon 1.0, and as the chapter president of...
Mahjabin Binte Mannan
Nov 15, 2024


Generating Open Data with the Community to Strengthen Flood Resilience in Nueva Villa La Iguaná, Medellín
The project "Participatory Mapping for Flood Resilience in Nueva Villa La Iguaná" was partially funded by the Integrated Drought and...
Sara Berrio and Paulino Rendón
Nov 8, 2024


Generando datos Abiertos con la comunidad para fortalecer la resiliencia a la inundación en Nueva Villa La Iguaná, Medellín
El proyecto "Mapeo participativo para la resiliencia a la inundación en Nueva Villa La Iguaná" fue parcialmente financiado por el...
Sara Berrio y Paulino Rendón
Nov 8, 2024


Climate Change Investment Initiatives through GCE Series
“Investment in climate action is not a cost, but a clear opportunity to drive innovation, create new markets, and build resilience for...
Nishan Kumar Aryal, Tribhuvan University
Oct 12, 2024


Turn Your Map-Making Into a Fun Adventure: Introduction of the Field Papers Through Youth Participation at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Introduction As we enter our fourth year, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia continues to enhance and upgrade educational quality through...
Fikri Irvansyah || UPI YouthMappers || Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Aug 13, 2024


YouthMappers PGIS GHANA 2024 – Navrongo
MISSING MY FLIGHT Missing a flight to go and train students can be a hurdle. But when that can cause these students to lose the...
Lindsey Bonsu || 2023 YouthMappers Leadership Fellow || University of Ghana
Jul 4, 2024


Mapping a Path to Empowerment: YouthMappers' Regional Validation Camps Transform Novices into Humanitarian Validators
The journey through the YouthMappers Regional Validation Hub Camp in Bangladesh has been nothing short of transformative.
S M Sawan Shariar || Regional Ambassador
Jun 24, 2024
