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An Interview with #EverywhereSheMaps Regional Ambassadors
The ambassadors share their perspectives on gender issues in the geospatial industry & how their roles will support future student leaders.
ESM Regional Ambassadors: Airin, Jaria, Laura, Maliha, Natalia, Ndapile, Raya, Stella & YouthMappers Staff: Dara, Marcela, Fiona
Mar 23, 2021


Somalia National University-Student Club: Pandemic Roles
As national university students, SNU-SC started programs to respond to the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Abdirahman Ahmed, Somali National University
Mar 18, 2021


OSM Nepal: Recalling 2020
YouthMappers Alumni Rabin shares about OSM activities in Nepal, key organizations involved, and analyzes OSM mapping stats for Nepal.
Rabin Ojha, YouthMappers Alumni from GESAN
Mar 11, 2021


YouthMappers are celebrating Open Data Day!
YouthMappers across the network are celebrating Open Data Day. This blog highlights events from the four chapters awarded grants from OKF.
YouthMappers Staff
Mar 3, 2021


I Want It That Way; The Tale of a Successful Challenge
Regional Ambassador Sawan reflects on his experience contributing to OpenStreetMap for 344 days in 2020.
Sawan Shariar, Regional Ambassador
Feb 18, 2021


Why is a Day Important to Celebrate the Space of Women in Science?
Today I want to share the opinion of 28 representatives of 7 chapters on the important issues of mapping to reduce gender inequality.
Natália da Silveira Arruda, Regional Ambassador
Feb 11, 2021


Mapeando en Pandemia, 5 Proyectos Universitarios
Los 5 proyectos de QosqoMappers coinciden con un desafÃo común, adaptarse a las herramientas digitales y mejorar estrategias comunicativas.
Marian Jururo, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco
Feb 4, 2021


2020- A Year We Made Lemonade Out of Lemons
YouthMappers FUTA successfully adapted their activities to follow pandemic restrictions. Nafiu and Emmanuel explain how they adapted.
Nafiu Opeyemi and Emmanuel Jolaiya, FUTA
Jan 28, 2021


Resilience Academy Internship Coordinator to YouthMappers Regional Ambassador
Have you ever thought of contributing to your community through mapping? I had this thought after working as a Resilience Academy...
Raya Ahmada, Regional Ambassador
Jan 21, 2021


Victory Day Mapathon; my vision changing experience with YouthMappers
YouthMappers at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and Khulna University collaborated to map historical places for Victory Day.
Sattik Auritro, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Jan 14, 2021


Reminiscing Our Journey With YouthMappers P.S. It is still ongoing
Nawshin writes about her chapter's programs building their mapping skills. She also highlights their Let Girls Map campaign successes.
Nawshin Afrose, Dhaka University
Jan 7, 2021


A Hot Experience with HOT
The past 10 weeks were an awesome learning experience as three of our community members--Akintola Mercy, Olanrewaju Michael and Ademoyero...
Emmanuel, Akintola, Ademoyero, and Olanrewaju
Dec 30, 2020


I'm Just Getting Started!
Joy shares her project and experience as a finalist in The URISA Student and Young Professional Digital Competition.
Joy Christine Nduta Kimani, JKUAT
Dec 23, 2020


Reflections From the USAID GeoCenter’s Tenth Cohort of YouthMappers Virtual Interns
The US Agency for International Development partnered with YouthMappers to host the 2020 fall cohort of interns.
Noelle, Dina, Amy, Michael, and Adele
Dec 17, 2020


YouthMappers Research Assistant Introductory Blog
I'm Jesse Garcia and am pleased to be the newest addition to the team as YouthMappers Research Assistant at Texas Tech University.
Jesse Garcia, YouthMappers Research Assistant
Dec 10, 2020


Power Mapping brings Rapid Reliable Energy to Rural Communities
Students in YouthMappers chapters are finding innovative ways to use geospatial data and tools to improve Sierra Leone’s electrical grid.
Patricia, Tommy, Elena, and Christopher
Dec 3, 2020


Happy 5th Anniversary YouthMappers!
Over the past five years, YouthMappers have grown from learners to leaders. We reflect on where we have been and where we go from here.
Dara Carney-Nedelman, Communications Specialist
Nov 25, 2020


Critigen and YouthMappers Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Critigen and YouthMappers have agreed to a shared common vision to communicate, coordinate, and cooperate.
Chad Blevins, Critigen Senior Principal Consultant
Nov 17, 2020


Fieldwork Program awardees are filling in the data gap!
This year, we awarded funding to three chapters whose projects are addressing urban planning, waste management, and health conditions.
YouthMappers Staff
Nov 16, 2020


A Learning Journey: An experience with HOT
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Data Quality Interns' experiences from 10 weeks of training and mapping.
Aman KC and Federica Gaspari
Nov 12, 2020
