YouthmappersUSJ-Geo
About
Our commitment is on using open mapping to promote community development and humanitarian efforts. We help map the world's most vulnerable regions in order to improve humanitarian efforts, give kids mapping skills, and strengthen community resilience. We are willing to work together and provide assistance in order to further mapping efforts.
History
The chapter is started by students of 2018/2019 batch with the department of Geography in University of Sri Jayewardenepura. They were enthusiastic about the mission of YouthMappers community. Currently, there are over 158 students chapter members.
Our Goal
▪️ As a chapter, we want to give students the tools they need to map.
▪️ Create novel solutions to humanitarian problems using data from open sources.
▪️ Work together and establish connections with other YouthMappers chapters worldwide.
Our Objective
▪️ We coordinate, work together, and carry out mapping projects that address real-world development needs worldwide.We generate and use geospatial data and information that is openly accessible through open platforms.
▪️ We lead, learn, and change the world together as we exchange experiences and outcomes.
Contact Information
Our Activities
| Task | Purpose | Details | Event type (Virtual/ Physical) | Tools | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSM Training for chapter members | This training is centered at equipping the chapter members and other interested external OSM contributors with the required skills to contributing in OSM. |
Organized by Booster Grand,55 participations | Physical | JOSM, OSM ID Editor,Hotosm | 15/09/2023 |
| New member intake for the term 2024 | Contribute to global humanitarian efforts through mapping.
Develop valuable skills in GIS (Geographic Information Systems). Network with like-minded individuals and professionals. Make a real impact on community development projects. |
Organized by YouthmappersUSJ-Geo 2023/2024, 37 participations | Physical | 13/01/2024 | |
| OSM Training for chapter new intake | To give a comprehensive introduction to the Young Cartographers Chapter and give an overview of the latest status of the Usj Geo Young Cartographers Chapter and to provide the new members with the basic skills needed to take advantage of the various opportunities and achievements achieved so far. |
Organized by YouthmappersUSJ-Geo 2023/2024, 37 participations | OSM Training for chapter members | JOSM, OSM ID Editor,Hotosm | 03/02/2024 |
| Advanced OSM traning for chapter members | This training is empower the chapter members to hone their technical skills | Organized by S. Sajeevani (Regional Ambassador), 50 participations | Physical | OSM ID Editor, JOSM, Hot tasking manage | 16/02/2024 |
| Mobile Application and Field Mapping | Empower the chapter members to hone their mobile data collection and data validation techniques for Open Street mapping | Organized by S. Sajeevani (Regional Ambassador), 50 participations | Physical | Every door, Organic maps Mappilary, Field Mapper | 17/02/2024 |
| Digitizing program in based on Dehiwala west GND | To give a comprehensive introduction to the Young Cartographers Chapter and give an overview of the latest status of the Usj Geo Young Cartographers Chapter and to provide the new members with the basic skills needed to take advantage of the various opportunities and achievements achieved so far. | Organized by YouthmappersUSJ-Geo 2023/2024, 50 participations | Physical | Maps me | 04/02/2024 |
| OSM Mapping Workshop Phase ll - 2024 | The event was proudly sponsored by the Mini Grand, and we covered some key Purpose, including:
- Introduction to YouthMappers and the role of the YouthMappers Chapter organization. - Celebrating our chapter's achievements and growth. - Understanding the validity of open-source data for mapping projects. - Hands-on experience working with OSM (Id editor & JOSM). |
Organized by YouthmappersUSJ-Geo 2023/2024, 50 participations | Physical | OSM ID Editor, JOSM, Hot tasking manage | 05/10/2024 |
| JOSM Advanced Mapping Workshop | A key event in developing mapping expertise, the workshop was led by the insightful Mr. Anuradha Rajanayake, CEO, GeoEDGE.
The workshop emphasized the critical importance of accuracy and data quality in geospatial analysis. The initiative not only boosted technical skills, but also emphasized the role of high-quality data for impactful mapping solutions. In the entire workshop, JOSM's steam powered AI technology and JOSM's easy digitizing process were also discussed. |
Organized by YouthmappersUSJ-Geo 2023/2024, 50 participations | Physical | JOSM | 02/11/2024 |