Acknowledgment: This post was delayed in publication and may contain outdated information. We appreciate your understanding. When I first received the email notifying me of my selection for the YouthMappers Leadership Fellowship 2024 in Thailand, it was a surreal moment. I was doing my assignments, all frustrated, when suddenly the notification popped up, and I couldn't contain my emotions. I jumped with joy, overwhelmed by the thought of being chosen for such an incredible o

Introduction On February 7, 2026, HTU YouthMappers, in partnership with the Ho Central Division of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), conducted a Fire Hydrant Mapping Exercise in the Ho Municipality, organized by Calvin Amevienku, YouthMappers Volunteer Regional Ambassador to Ghana. This initiative aimed to identify, verify, and digitally map 19 fire hydrants to support emergency response operations, improve fire safety planning, and strengthen community resilience. It a

Capitalizing on web-based open geospatial technologies and a network of universities around the globe, YouthMappers is an initiative with...

Disbelief. That’s what I felt when I read the email regarding my selection for the 2024 YouthMappers Leadership Fellowship in Thailand....

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