CSGU Mappers
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CSGU Mappers Chapter is a part of the international network of university-student-led chapters, YouthMappers, building and increasing resilience in their communities through the application of open-source geospatial technologies. The chapter is hosted at the Faculty of science and includes all students seeking the same goals within Gulu University.
Objectives
- To train and organize OSM mapping events to existing and new members.
- To apply OSM mapping skills within the community.
- To inspire and collaborate with other chapters, research and development implementing bodies on the benefits of OSM and share results about building community resilience.
Members
The chapter is currently made up of 30 students.
Leadership
- Enock Namunane : President
- Abwola Pascal Ocan : Vice President
- Akullo Deborah : Speaker
- Omoding Johnson : Projects Coordinator
- Kidega Derrick : Publicity Secretary
Projects and activities
| Project | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Water Infrastracture Mapping in Uganda | 2021-2022 | Mapping water infrastructure data in OpenStreetMap, an approach to increase the frequency and update the data collected on water points into the Water Point Data Exchange platform(WPDx). The main goal is to demonstrate the potential of crowdsourcing water point data for improved decision making. |
| Drone Training | 24th March 2024 | The CSGU Mappers, in collaboration with OpenStreetMap Uganda, organized an intensive drone training session on March 24th, 2024, at the GIS Lab, Faculty of Science, with the participation of 45 enthusiastic students. The morning session focused on the theoretical foundations of drone technology, including its applications in geospatial mapping, data collection, and analysis. In the afternoon, participants gained hands-on experience by flying drones at the university playground, practically applying their newly acquired knowledgecal setting. This comprehensive training bridged theory and practice, fostering capacity building and empowering students to leverage drone technology for innovative solutions in mapping and environmental monitoring.Drone mapping gallery |
Gallery
Partners
Contacts
- Email: csguyouthmappers@gmail.com
- Twitter: @GU_Youthmappers
- LinkedIn: CSGU Mappers