#unmappers — Public Fediverse posts

On 24–25 August 2026, Biodiversity Conservation for Life and #UNMappers held a 2day training on #collaborativemapping and #opensource tools in Kribi 🇨🇲 Delivered under the #UNMaps Community Ambassadors Initiative, the workshop strengthened local capacity to produce open geospatial data in support of local development, biodiversity conservation and humanitarian action. 🗺

Read more 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/collaborative-mapping-and-open-source-tools-training-un-mappers

#opendata #foss #community #openstreetmap #training #volunteering #capacitybuilding

LAST DAY TO APPLY! ⌛️

Advocate for open data and support capacity building with #UNMaps! Become a UN Maps Community Ambassador 🙌🏼💙

Details and application 👉🏼 https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021270764

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

🛑 APPLICATION CLOSED 🛑

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📢 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 👉🏼 https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021270764

⏳ Deadline to apply: 1 September 2026

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

🚨 New projects alert! 🚨

Join our mission to map vital areas for peacekeeping in the West African region. 🌍🇨🇲🇳🇬

📍 https://tasks.hotosm.org/explore?location=Nigeria&omitMapResults=1&organisation=UN%20Mappers
🗺 Features to map: Roads and Places
👩‍💻 Open to beginner and expert mappers
⏳ Target completion date: 20 September

Become a #UNMapper! 💙

#UNMappers #UNMaps #MappingforPeace #OpenStreetMap #UNOWAS #volunteering #UNvolunteering #UNvolunteers #peacebuilding

NEW UN Maps Learning Hub Course: QGIS Training

Jumpstart your GIS mapping skills using the free and open-source software #QGIS 💻

📚 Understand the basics of #GIS, QGIS and geospatial data
🗺️ Build your first map
📈 Perform data and map analysis
🌐 Explore real world examples

Start learning with #UNMaps today 👇
📍 https://maps.un.org/learning/

📸 Photo credit: Engelbert Modo

#UNMappers #MappingForPeace #Humanitarianmapping #UNMapsLearningHub #OpenStreetMap #OnlineLearning #volunteering #foss4g #foss

UN Mappers Mappy Hour is back this August! 🥳✨

📅 13 August, 12:00 UTC | 14:00 CET | 20:00 SG

Get your tickets 👇
🎫 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un-mappers-mappy-hour-tickets-1996193453355?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let's have some mappy chats 💬 and validations🗺️, register and bring your friends! See you! 😍

#UNMaps #UNMappers #mappingforpeace #mappyhour #UNMappersMappyHour #OpenStreetMap #humanitarianmapping #volunteering #UNvolunteering #UNvolunteers

Join #UNMappers and become part of a global community supporting peace, humanitarian action and sustainable development through the power of open mapping. 🌐🌍🌎🌏💙

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV76-SmdB4M

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In collaboration with the Optus Academy of Geoinformatics in Uganda, we held a training on #JOSM, one of the most powerful #OpenStreetMap tools for editing and quality assurance, participated by interns and the wider mapping community.

We thank #OptusAcademyofGeoinformatics for the opportunity to share about our work! We look forward to continued collaboration and mapping 💙🗺️📍

#UNMaps #UNMappers #opendata #openmapping #capacitybuilding #training #webinar

🎉 Our Mapper of the Month for June is James Owornte from Nigeria 🇳🇬

James is one of our new validation candidates and is our top validator for the Ceel Gadde roads project validating 52 tasks or almost 30% of the project. He is also one of our top mappers for the previous month, adding 35 km of roads.

Read our interview 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/un-mapper-month-june-2026

#UNMaps #UNMappers #mappingforpeace #OpenStreetMap #UNMapperoftheMonth #MapperoftheMonth #volunteering #UNVolunteers #opendata #humanitarianmapping

📢 Calling UN Mappers 📢

In response to the Ebola outbreak in DRC, we are supporting the disaster response activation to map buildings in the affected areas.

🗺 Features to map: buildings 🏘
🌐 Open to all levels
📍 Map here: https://tasks.hotosm.org/explore?campaign=DRC+Ebola+2026&omitMapResults=1

Let us support MSF and other responding organizations by mapping to help contain and deal with this outbreak. More info here: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Humanitarian_OSM_Team/Open_Mapping_Hub_Eastern_and_Southern_Africa/DRC_Ebola_2026.

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #disastermapping #volunteering #UNvolunteering #unvolunteers

Find out what our Community Ambassadors have been up to for the past months - their progress, wins and challenges, and how you can be involved in this initiative!

About the UN Maps Community Ambassador: https://maps.un.org/un-maps-community-ambassadors

📌 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mappy-hour-un-maps-community-ambassador-pilot-initiative-highlights-tickets-1990295248666?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you! 💙

*check your local time: https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1781870400

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #opendata #volunteering #UNMappersMappyHour #UNvolunteering #opencommunity #collaboration #UNMapsCommunityAmbassadors #UNVolunteers

🌱 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

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 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/un-mappers-humanitarian-mapping-sessions-jntu-hyderabad

Photo credits: Pawan Muddu and Prithvignya JNTUH

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

Un proyecto que nos inspiró a seguir trabajando con comunidades e incorporar nuevas herramientas.

Nuestra actividad fue resumida brevemente en la publicación de esta semana del semanario de #OSM:

https://weeklyosm.eu/es/archives/18550

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #OSMArgentina #Mapping #HumanitarianMapping #Geo #gis #collaborativemapping #communitymapping #opendata #FLISOL2026

Publicado originalmente por Silvina Meritano, embajadora comunitaria de #UNMaps:

Junto a Bastian Greshake Tzovaras participamos hace dos semanas del #FLISOL 2026 (Festival Latinoamericano de Instalación de Software Libre) en la ciudad de Córdoba. Nuestra presentación se titulo: "Mapear desde y para la comunidad: usar y contribuir a OpenStreetMap".

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #OSMArgentina #Mapping #HumanitarianMapping #Geo #gis #collaborativemapping #communitymapping #opendata

UN Mappers Kenya — Nairobi Drainage Map and Clean 🇰🇪

In April 2026, #UNMappers Kenya partnered with the the Young Lawyers Voice on Climate Change Foundation YLVOCCF to collect structured, geolocated drainage data on the ground in one of the areas most affected by flooding in Nairobi.

Read more 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/nairobi-drainage-map-and-clean-un-mappers-kenya-april-17-18-2026

#OpenStreetMap
#NairobiDrainage #ClimateAction
#MapForImpact #OpenData
#volunteering #UNvolunteers #UNvolunteering
#KoboCollect #ChatMap #OSMKenya #communitymapping

Antecedentes: IDECOR es el organismo encargado de la Infraestructura de Datos Espaciales de la Provincia de Córdoba que tiene como misión facilitar el acceso y disponibilidad de información geográfica provincial, con el objetivo de contribuir a la mejora en la gestión de las políticas públicas y a la promoción del desarrollo económico y social.

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #collaborativemapping #openmapping #mapping #opendata #volunteering #UNvolunteers #UNvolunteering

I thank the more than 20 people who joined the activity, for their contributions, questions and for the trust to establish new alliances of collaboration and work.

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #OSMArgentina #Mapping #HumanitarianMapping #Geo #gis #collaborativemapping #communitymapping #opendata

Publicado originalmente por Silvina Meritano, embajadora comunitaria de #UNMaps:

El Jueves pasado (23/04/2026) realizamos el lanzamiento de la iniciativa de Embajadores de #UNMappers y una introducción a los Capítulos Comunitarios, que estamos tratando de crear en Argentina y otras regiones del mundo.

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #OSMArgentina #Mapping #HumanitarianMapping #Geo #gis #collaborativemapping #communitymapping #opendata

🌎Mapping Stories from Ambassadors Around the World

From India, Pawan Muddu is working to strengthen collaboration through impactful mapping.

By connecting people, organizations, and data, he is helping transform mapping into a powerful tool for coordinated action and long-term impact.

#UNMaps #UNMAppers #Openstreetmap #volunteering #UNVolunteering #UNVolunteers #opendata #gischat

🌎 Mapping Stories from Ambassadors Around the World

Meet Lucy Kago, our Community Ambassador from Kenya.

“Mapping helps communities prepare for disasters and build stronger climate resilience.”

Through local engagement and mapping initiatives, she is helping communities better understand risks and take informed action.

#UNMaps #UNMAppers #Openstreetmap#volunteering #UNVolunteering #UNVolunteers #opendata #gischat

🎥 A sneak peek before Mappy Hour 👀
“Learning how to map is a way of learning how to speak the language of your community.”
This is one of the insights shared during our webinar — and we’re just getting started.
🌍 Want to hear more stories, ideas, and experiences from the mapping community?
👉 Join us this Friday at Mappy Hour
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un-mappers-mappy-hour-tickets-1986969517314?aff=erelexpmlt
Let’s map, connect, and learn together.
#UNMaps #UNMAppers #Openstreetmap
#volunteering #UNVolunteering #UNVolunteers #opendata #gischat

Únete al seminario web mañana, jueves 23 de abril, de 18:00 a 19:00 (hora de Argentina) ✅ https://osmcal.org/event/4711/

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #collaborativemapping #openmapping #mapping #opendata #volunteering #UNvolunteers #UNvolunteering

Watch the recording of this session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohtuR4MRKcQ

Mapping Project: https://tasks.hotosm.org/projects/48681

Get Involved:
- UN Mappers: https://maps.un.org
- The FOSS Club: https://linktr.ee/thefossclub

#UNMaps #UNMappers #Openstreetmap FloodMapping #YamunaBasin #humanitarianmapping #mapping #openmapping #foss #foss4g #opensource #opendata #communitymapping

See you this Friday for our Mappy Hour! 💙 🗺️

Reserve your seats now! 👇
🎫 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un-mappers-mappy-hour-tickets-1986969517314?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

#UNMaps #UNMappers #mappingforpeace #mappyhour #UNMappersMappyHour #OpenStreetMap #humanitarianmapping #volunteering #UNvolunteering #UNvolunteers

📅 19th April
⏰ 1:30 PM IST
🌐 Online (Jitsi)

🔗 Join here:
https://meet.jit.si/moderated/6b7056c5920b29cae807ce5fcff054f89d7e9cd5455a8126f9d974d27b5fefb0

💡 No prior experience required, we’ll guide you step by step!
🙌 Open to students, developers, and anyone passionate about creating impact!

Let’s come together to map, learn, and build resilience 🌍✨

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #humanitarianmapping #mapping #openmapping #foss #foss4g #opensource

🌊 Mapping Resilience Across the Yamuna Basin 🗺️

A joint initiative by #UNMappers and The FOSS Club (Delhi Technical Campus).

This Flood-Prone Villages Mapping Drive aims to improve disaster preparedness across vulnerable regions of the Yamuna Basin.

Learn to map buildings, roads, and critical infrastructure using #OpenStreetMap to support responders with accurate, real time data during flood situations.

#UNMaps #humanitarianmapping #mapping #openmapping #foss #foss4g #opensource

Did you miss our mapathons and live chats? 🥹

We are bringing back our UN Mappers Mappy Hour this month! 🥳✨

📅 24 April, 10:00 UTC | 12:00 CET | 18:00 SG

Get your tickets 👇
🎫 https://tinyurl.com/UNMappyHour-0426

Let's have some mappy chats 💬 and validations🗺️, register and bring your friends! See you! 😍

#UNMaps #UNMappers #mappingforpeace #mappyhour #UNMappersMappyHour #OpenStreetMap #humanitarianmapping #volunteering #UNvolunteering #UNvolunteers

Reposted from @prithvignya.jntuh Instagram:

Our inaugural event PRITHVIGNYA was successfully completed.

Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Pawan Muddu and #UNMappers for their support and inspiration.

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #everydoor #mapillary #techfest #jntuh #mapping #gis #prithvignya #UNvolunteering #UNVolunteers #volunteering

#ValidationFriday Chat & Map 🗨 🗺

Following our Validation Training last February, we reserve a space every Friday to discuss about validation and mapping!

🗓 Every Friday
🕙 12:00 UTC
🌐 Open to validators and aspiring validators
✅ Join us in Discord to chat and map: https://tinyurl.com/UNMappersDiscord

Become a UN Mapper! 💙

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openmapping #mapping #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #volunteering #UNvolunteering #GIS #opendata

✨Introducing the UN MAPS COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS 🌍🌎🌏

The UN Maps Community Ambassadors will support mapping and community outreach activities of UN Maps. They will lead and coordinate local community engagement through capacity building and training opportunities. 🗺💻📱

Get to know our Community Ambassadors and what they are looking forward to doing in this pilot initiative. 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/introducing-un-maps-community-ambassadors

#UNMaps #UNMappers #UNVolunteers #OpenStreetMap #cocreation #volunteering #UNV #UNvolunteering

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

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

Happening this Friday! 🗓️

Make sure to reserve your spot 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/validation-training-tickets-1980356679137?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌐 Open to intermediate and experienced mappers

Become a UN Mapper! 💙

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openmapping #mapping #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #volunteering #UNvolunteering #GIS #opendata

Thank you for joining our online beginner trainings in January! 💙

The recordings of the iD editor and JOSM sessions are now on Youtube 🎥 https://tinyurl.com/UNMTrainings2026

⏭ Next event
Join our UN Maps Validation training on 13 Feb! 🗺

RSVP 👉 https://tinyurl.com/UNMTraining-Feb2026
Note: The Validation Training is open to intermediate and experienced mappers

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openmapping #mapping #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #volunteering #UNvolunteering #GIS #opendata #events #UNvolunteers #community

📣 Validation training alert! ✅

Ready to advance your #OpenStreetMap skills to support peace? 🧐🕊
Join our UN Maps Validation training! 🗺

🗓 Friday, 13 February 2026
🕙 12:00 UTC
🌐 Open to intermediate and experienced mappers
✅ Register via: https://tinyurl.com/UNMTraining-Feb2026

Become a UN Mapper! 💙

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openmapping #mapping #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #volunteering #UNvolunteering #GIS #opendata