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Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information.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

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