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Journey: Beginner to HOT Validator and TeachOSM Administrator
Yukesh shares his progress and achievements across 200 days of mapping. Through his contributions, he's evolved into a "mapper for a cause."
Yukesh Byanjankar, Kathmandu University
Jun 10, 2021


The Soybean, the Environmental Degradation and the Importance of Collaborative Mapping
An analysis of soil deterioration due to soybean production in Brazil. And the role collaborative mapping can play in scientific studies.
Régia Estevam, YouthMappers Regional Ambassador
Jun 3, 2021


My Life in a New Way With YouthMappers
YouthMappers at BSMRSTU Chapter President Md. Aminul Islam reflects on his journey, starting a YouthMappers chapter and recent activities.
Md. Aminul Islam, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University
May 27, 2021


Announcing the YouthMappers Academy! An Online Platform to Build Mappers
Members of YouthMappers can sign-up to participate in the Academy using the information in this blog.
YouthMappers Staff
May 17, 2021


Reflecting on My Semester As YouthMappers Research Assistant
TTU YouthMappers member Jesse Garcia supported YouthMappers Staff, lead virtual chapter mapathons, and participated in an internship.
Jesse Garcia, YouthMappers Research Assistant
May 13, 2021


YouthMappers at Huíla: Gambos Mapping Activity Report/Relatório da Atividade de Mapeamento Dos Gambo
For Open Data Day YouthMappers at Huíla mapped the Gambos region of Angola. The event was streamed live and attended by 17 YouthMappers.
Valter Chissingui and Marina Rafael, Instituto Superior de Ciências de Educação
May 6, 2021


Meet the YouthMappers Validation Hub Members!
The YouthMappers Validation Hub is formed of experienced student mappers whose goal is to ensure a high standard of data quality on...
Noelle Dwyer, Kate O'Byrne, Natalie O'Dell, Benjamin Heidloff, and Amy Mackinnon
Apr 29, 2021


If you can’t see it, you can’t be it.
Everywhere She Maps Regional Ambassador Ndapile and Luanar YouthMappers discussed gender equality in the GIS sector for IWD and ODD.
Ndapile Mkuwu, Regional Ambassador
Apr 22, 2021


The Open Data Day for YouthMappers at UFBA, Brazil, has only started!
YouthMappers at UFBA celebrated Open Data Day with their first Community Mapping Online Event in the series. Events run through April 30th.
Patricia Brito, Federal University of Bahia
Apr 15, 2021


Mapeando un Paraíso Escondido en Pandemia/Mapping a Hidden Paradise During a Pandemic
GeoMap ESPE -YouthMappers se propuso el objetivo de ayudar la parroquia Lloa con información de datos abiertos presentados en OSM.
Mariela Centeno, YouthMappers Regional Ambassador
Apr 8, 2021


Everywhere She Maps Partnership with the American Geographical Society
YouthMappers announces the Everywhere She Maps Program Director, Ms. Courtney Clark.
YouthMappers and American Geographical Society Staff
Mar 31, 2021


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 desafío 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
