Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. Collaborations have proven instrumental in fostering meaningful engagement for YouthMappers, providing opportunities for career growth. The conclusion of 2023 marked a triumphant moment for YouthMappers in Kenya. Nancy Kinywa, representing the Clinton Health Access Initiative, along with Maurine Oyugi, the Regional Ambassador for YouthMappers, organized

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. Hello, YouthMappers community! I am very excited to share with you the experiences and milestones that have marked my journey so far as a Regional Ambassador for YouthMappers 2023-2024. As I reflect upon the first year in this role, it appears to me like a tapestry knitted through collaboration, challenges, and growth, all of which strengthened my commi

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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

Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding On 10th May 2024, Central University YouthMappers, Sierra Leone, hosted a highly successful Leadership Seminar and OSM_HOT Tasking Manager Training at the Central University Campus in Mile 91, Sierra Leone. This event aimed to empower students with leadership skills and practical knowledge in geospatial mapping, fostering a generation of leaders committ

My journey with YouthMappers began in 2022, fueled by enthusiasm but hampered by technological constraints. My initial laptop barely functioned, and when it finally gave out, my phone followed suit. However, these setbacks did not deter my commitment. I borrowed laptops from friends, participated in online training sessions, and gradually honed my skills, particularly in JOSM (Java OpenStreetMap Editor). As the Media and Publicity Director for my chapter, I channeled my crea

Acknowledgement: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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