On March 4, 2025, the YouthMappers Chapter at the Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS (IRS), Jahangirnagar University, proudly celebrated Open Data Day 2025 with an impactful event titled "Mapping Resilience: Harnessing Open Data for Flood Preparedness in Sunamganj." This celebration united over 50 students in a full-day program dedicated to open data, disaster resilience, and community engagement. Why Sunamganj? Sunamganj, a flood-prone region of Bangladesh, served as the fo

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. In January 2023, I began my journey as a freshman studying Geography and Regional Planning at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. As a "tabula rasa" student, I arrived on campus eager to explore new opportunities. During my first lecture, various student groups introduced themselves, promoting different academic societies. One group, however, stood o

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.

The project "Participatory Mapping for Flood Resilience in Nueva Villa La Iguaná" was partially funded by the Integrated Drought and...

"Emergency preparedness is a team sport." Eric Whitaker. Natural hazards cannot be prevented, but we can arm ourselves with knowledge to...