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  1. 📢 The Online UN Volunteers assignment: UN Maps Community Ambassador is now accepting applications! 📢

    Apply now to be a remote UN Maps Community Ambassador, and support growing the community and #mappingforpeace! 💻 💙

    Details and application 👉🏼 app.unv.org/opportunities/1784

    ⏳ Deadline to apply: 1 September 2026

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #UNVolunteers #mapping #OpenStreetMap #UNvolunteering #volunteering #opencommunity

  2. We are joining #StateoftheMap in Paris🗼 next week! 🇫🇷 🌐

    Join our talk: "#UNMappers: Building Local Capacities and Communities to Support Peace with #OpenStreetMap" on Sunday, 30 August, 11:50 AM at the La Réunion room! ✨

    Get your tickets🎫 2026.stateofthemap.org/tickets/
    Check the full @sotm programme 🎤 2026.stateofthemap.org/program

    See you! 💙

    Logo: © LySioS, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Photo: © Daniel Vorndran / DXR, CC BY-SA 3.0

    #UNMaps #mappingforpeace #SotM #StateoftheMap2026 #opencommunity #conference #SotM2026

  3. Happening this Friday! ✨

    DM for calendar invite or check the details in the osmcal 👇

    📍OSMCal with room link*
    💻 osmcal.org/event/4971/
    *click the Event Website button on the scheduled date and time.

    See you 💙

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #mappingforpeace #OpenStreetMap #communitybuilding #opencommunity #MappyHour #UNMappersMappyHour #communitydiscussion

  4. For 12 weeks, four (4) UN Maps Community Ambassadors locally led the mapping and community outreach activities of #UNMaps. 🇰🇪 🇨🇲 🇮🇳 🇦🇷

    Through the pilot initiative, we introduced open mapping and grew the #UNMappers community to places it has never been before as well as gained insights on how we can strengthen community-owned open data 🌐💽

    To know more about the impact, lessons learned, challenges and what's next, check 👇

    #OpenStreetMap #opendata #volunteering #opencommunity #collaboration

  5. How can we bring #UNMappers to your community? 💙⚡

    Join our #community discussion on 31 July, Friday at 12:00 UTC to brainstorm 🧠 how we can grow #UNMappers in your area, and discuss about the UN Mappers Chapters initiative. 💥🤔 🌏🌎🌍

    📍OSMCal with room link*
    💻 osmcal.org/event/4971/
    *click the Event Website button on the scheduled date and time.

    🌐 Connect with us in Discord to follow the discussion 💭 👇
    bit.ly/UNMappersDiscord

    See you!
    #UNMaps #OpenStreetMap #communitybuilding #opencommunity

  6. Happening this FRIDAY, 19 June!💙

    We are hosting not just one, but TWO (2) Mappy Hours! 🥳

    UN 2.0 Week 2026 Mappy Hour 🗺️
    📅 19 June
    🕘 09:00 UTC
    📌 Registration: eventbrite.com/e/un-20-side-ev

    Mappy Hour: UN Maps Community Ambassador Pilot Initiative Highlights💫
    📅 19 June
    🕘 12:00 UTC
    📌 Registration: eventbrite.com/e/mappy-hour-un

    📰 Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates 👉 maps.un.org/news#maps-newslett

    See you there!

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #opendata #humanitarian #opencommunity #collaboration

  7. CityMapper Externship: A #UNMaps Community Ambassador and Chapter Initiative in Cameroon 🇨🇲

    For four (4) weeks in April to May 2026, our #UNMaps Community Ambassador, Engelbert Modo, led an exploratory CityMapper Externship initiative.

    🌟 The vision is clear: to build a generation of young people who can use open data to address real problems in Africa. 🌍

    Read more 👉 maps.un.org/news/citymapper-ex

    #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #opencommunity #training #opendata #Africaengagement #comunityengagement

  8. 🌱 Mapping for Drought Resilience and Forest Fire Prone Areas in Adilabad, Telangana
    💧UN Mappers presentation for JNTUH' World Water Day Event
    🗺️ PRITHVIGNYA – Every Door Mapping Challenge

    We thank the entire JNTU Hyderabad students and faculty for their support during the span of the events.

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #opencommunity #training #opendata #volunteering #UNVolunteering #openmapping #JNTUHyderabad #humanitarianmapping #UNVolunteers #Prithvignya #WorldWaterDay

  9. UN Mappers Humanitarian Mapping Sessions at JNTU Hyderabad 🇮🇳

    From March to April, our #UNMaps Community Ambassador, Pawan Muddu, led humanitarian mapping sessions at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad - JNTU Hyderabad in India.

    Read more 👉 maps.un.org/news/un-mappers-hu

    Photo credits: Pawan Muddu and Prithvignya JNTUH

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #opencommunity #training #opendata #volunteering #UNVolunteering #openmapping #JNTUHyderabad #humanitarianmapping #UNVolunteers

  10. The time for a change had come

    I came across Framework Laptop a long time ago and was very intrigued, but it was missing that special something. When it came time to decide on a new laptop, everything fell into place. I already had my DELL configuration ready, but then I saw the new 13 Pro.

    Why did I finally decide on Framework?

    The introduction of a fingerprint reader, the use of fast, removable LPCAMM2 memory, and that distinctive, retro style that recalls the days when the hardware was "anything" – that's what finally won me over. It was the answer to my frustrations from the past. I remember laptops where burnt traces on the motherboard would first manifest themselves in failing USB ports, and then end up completely dying after a few minutes of use. Having trouble finding a replacement motherboard or battery after a few years, regardless of the brand.

    I believe that if something gets outdated or worn out, I'll simply replace it. A single component.

    The Big "Small Screen" Test: Is 13.5" Enough?

    Here's my biggest doubt. Going from a comfortable 15.6" to 13.5" is a risky move.
    Will the 3:2 aspect ratio actually compensate for the smaller diagonal? Theoretically, yes – more lines of code vertically is every back-end developer's dream. However, until the laptop arrives on my desk and I spend my first 10 hours at a coffee shop with it, I'm treating it as an experiment. The arguments about pixel density and brightness convinced me, but the final verdict will be my eyestrain after a shift with Ansible and LLMs.

    Modularity: A Return to the Era of "Fat Books" and a Challenge for the Manufacturer

    My first Dell from 2006 was as thick as an encyclopedia, but in terms of modularity, it was a masterpiece. It had a bay with an HDD that slid out from the side of the case and two palm rest trays for a 1.44" floppy drive, CD or an extra battery. It was the pinnacle of engineering freedom.

    The Framework 13 Pro almost realizes this dream with Expansion Cards. Speaking of professional dreams:

    Challenge for @frameworkcomputer

    If you can fit 1TB on an expansion card, I challenge you: Make a full-fledged card with an NVMe slot that slid out from the side of the case. I want to be able to physically eject my main drive with data in one hand, just like I did at Dell twenty years ago. That would be a real revolution.

    ✅ Pros

    • Modularity
    • Repairability
    • Biometric Reader
    • LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X 96GB
    • PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe
    • Variable Refresh Rate 30-120Hz
    • 700 NIT Screen Brightness
    • Matte Screen
    • 3K Screen Resolution
    • 3:2 Aspect Ratio
    • Open Source Ecosystem
    • Privacy Switches

    ❌ Cons

    • No FIPS

    ❔ Unknown

    • Screen Size 13.5"

    In summary: For me, the Framework 13 Pro is an investment in peace of mind, shared values, and an open community. No more fighting a closed architecture. Will the 13.5-inch be a disappointment? We'll find out soon. For now, I'm excited about the thought of returning to equipment that I can fully control.

    frame.work/laptop13pro

    #OpenSource #OpenCommunity #FrameworkLaptop13Pro

  11. Not sure how to participate? #OEGlobal26 offers multiple formats:

    ✔ 30-min Presentations
    ✔ 60-min Panels
    ✔ 5-min Asynchronous Lightning Talks (online only)
    ✔ 30-min In-person Round Tables

    Hybrid participation available.

    🗓 Submit by April 7
    Add yours 👉 twp.ai/ImxMxI

    #OpenEducation #HowTo #LifelongLearning #OpenCommunity #AcademicMastodon

  12. We’ve extended the Call for Proposals deadline for #OEGlobal26

    ⏱ The new deadline is Apr 7 ⏳

    Been working on a proposal and needed a little more time, you’ve got it!
    Been on the fence about submitting, this is your sign!

    2026 OEGlobal Conference takes place Oct 7–9 in Cambridge, Massachusetts — and online.
    Five tracks. All formats welcome. Global perspectives needed.

    Submit by Apr 7 → twp.ai/ImxAiu

    #OpenEducation #LifelongLearning #OpenCommunity #AcademicMastodon #Countdown

  13. Open education is about people.

    💡 #OEGlobal26 Track Spotlight: Catalyzing Human Connection, Creativity, and Curiosity to Thrive.

    How do we cultivate resilience and collective thriving in open communities?

    Panels, round tables, lightning talks welcome.

    Deadline: March 30 🔗 twp.ai/NTaxXl

    #OEGlobal26 #OpenEducation #LifelongLearning #OpenCommunity #AcademicMastodon

    @oeglobal @MITOCW

  14. UN Mappers Mapathon at Lodz University of Technology (TUL) 🇵🇱

    On 3 March, UN Mappers held a mapathon at Lodz University of Technology in Poland. We mapped waterways 🌊 in Somalia and buildings 🏘 in Afghanistan to support peacekeeping and logistical operations.

    The event is organized by CloudFerro S.A. and TUL.

    Photo credits: Włodzimierz Bartczak

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #opencommunity #training #opendata #volunteering #UNVolunteering #openmapping #mappingforpeace

  15. UN Mappers Mapathon at Politechnika Warszawska 🇵🇱

    On 27 January, UN Mappers held a mapathon with students of Warsaw University of Technology - Faculty of Geodesy, Poland. We mapped roads 🛣 in Somalia to support peacekeeping, and buildings 🏘 in flood-affected areas in Mozambique to support humanitarian efforts. 🗺

    📸 Włodzimierz Bartczak

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #opencommunity #training #opendata #volunteering #MozambiqueFloods2026 #mappingforpeace #humanitarianmapping #UNvolunteering

  16. 🎫 Tu boleto de entrada:
    🔗 Registrate acá: forms.gle/7oDXKUFnTSK5rsjGA

    🚀 Este proyecto, impulsada junto a Cancu Rodríguez (
    @CancuCS
    ), nace de una convicción: somos comunidad. Hemos crecido gracias al código abierto y al conocimiento compartido, y queremos que eso siga sucediendo en nuestros andenes.

    ¡Te esperamos en la siguiente estación!

    #rstats #rstasES #consultorioR #opensource #opencommunity #EstacionR

    @rstats @rweekly

  17. Join us for our last UN Mappers #MappyHour for 2025, in collaboration with the HOT's Community Working Group Mentorship Programme 2025, happening this Friday! 🎉

    📅 19 December
    ⏱️ 10:00 UTC | 11:00 CET | 18:00 SG
    🌐 Everyone is welcome!
    📌 Register here: eventbrite.com/e/un-mappers-ma

    See you! 💙

    More details about HOT's Mentorship Program: wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Hu

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #mentorship #opendata #volunteering #UNMappersMappyHour #UNvolunteering #humanitarian #opencommunity

  18. ✨ Mentees Spotlight ✨

    Through the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Community Working Group's 2025 Mentorship Program, we are mentoring seven motivated young individuals in two thematic areas: Data in Humanitarian and Open Community Building.

    We are in the middle of our mentorship journey, and we are excited to recognize them and their commitment 🙌 Check out their work and connect via LinkedIn 🌐

    #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #openmapping #opencommunity #collaboration #mentorship #mapping

  19. UN Mappers joined #StateoftheMap Kerala pre-event 🇮🇳🌐💙

    Last Friday, 7 November, we remotely shared about the UN Maps Programme and how crowdsourced geodata are generated with and impacting communities.

    Thank you #OpenStreetMap Kerala for inviting us 🙌🏼

    📸 Manoj Karingamadathil

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #SotMKerala2025 #SotMKerala #StateoftheMapKerala #opencommunity #conference #opendata #volunteering #UNVolunteering #openmapping

  20. The global #StateoftheMap conference gathered diverse #OpenStreetMap contributors and #openmapping communities from all over the world. The #UNMaps Crowdsourcing Team participated through organizing a #UNMappers presentation onsite and a JOSM Workshop online. 🎤👩‍💻

    Read more: tinyurl.com/UNMappersJoinedSot

    📸Photo credits:
    1. Monica May Mendoza, UP Resilience Institute
    2. OpenStreetMap Italia
    3-4. Joshua Baranda, Yugto Live

    #SotM2025 #SotM #StateoftheMap #StateoftheMap2025 #opencommunity #conference

  21. 📢 The Online UN Volunteers assignment: UN Maps Community Ambassador is now accepting applications! 📢

    After months of community discussion and co-creation, we are now launching our pilot for our Ambassadors initiative. Apply now to support growing the community and #mappingforpeace! 💻 💙

    Details and application 👉🏼 app.unv.org/opportunities/1784

    ⏳ Deadline: 22 September

    #UNMaps #UNMappers #UNVolunteers #mapping #OpenStreetMap #UNvolunteering #volunteering #opencommunity

  22. From Seeds to Seedlings: 196 Nominations Planted for 2025 #OEAwards

    The nominations represent open educators and projects in 42 countries (and reflect work across 72 countries).

    Thank you to those who were inspired to nominate!

    twp.ai/E69h6y

    #OEAwards25 #OpenCommunity #Awards #EducationExcellence #OpenEducation

  23. Our July #UNMappers Mappy H🕙ur is happening on 25 July! 🥳

    We hope to share recent updates about the UN Mappers community and of'course, to map with you! 🗺 💙

    Register now and see you there! 😃👇

    📍 tinyurl.com/UNMappyHour

    #UNMaps #OpenStreetMap #opendata #crowdmapping #volunteering #MappyHour #UNMappersMappyHour #opencommunity