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23/07/2026

The YouthMappers UEW Chapter successfully organized a seminar on "GIS Beyond Lectures: The Skills in the Job Market" to expose students to the practical skills and opportunities available in the geospatial industry.

The seminar featured insightful presentations from Dr. Millicent, who demonstrated the application of GIS in the hydrological field, emphasizing its role in water resource management, flood analysis, and environmental planning.

Mr. Kwabena Danso shared his inspiring YouthMappers journey, highlighting how active participation in the chapter created valuable learning experiences and opened career opportunities in the geospatial industry.

Mr. Calvin introduced participants to Mapathons, explaining their importance in collaborative mapping, humanitarian response, and improving OpenStreetMap data. Mr. Isisah spoke about YouthMappers, outlining the chapter's mission, benefits, and the opportunities available to students through mapping, leadership, and community engagement.

The seminar concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, where participants gained valuable insights into career development and the expectations of employers in the GIS field. Overall, the programme was informative, inspiring, and a great success, motivating students to prepare themselves for rewarding careers in the geospatial industry.

The YouthMappers UEW Chapter expresses its sincere appreciation to all the speakers for their invaluable contributions and to everyone who participated in making the seminar a success.

15/07/2026

YOUTHMAPPERS UEW👨🏿‍💻🇫🇷
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We are pleased to announce that special guest speakers will be visiting YouthMappers UEW👨🏿‍💻🇫🇷 to facilitate an engaging session on : OpenStreetMap, Data quality, Chapter Sustainability and Worth of being a Youthmapper

🗓 Date: Thursday( 16th July,2026)
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain practical insights, and enhance your skills in data analysis and the effective reuse of geospatial data.

We encourage all members to be present and arrive on time. Let's give our guests a warm welcome and make the most of this valuable learning experience.

YouthMappers UEW Executive🇫🇷

18/06/2026

YOUTHMAPPERS UEW

REPORT ON JOSM TRAINING SESSION

Date: 17th June, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: FSSE 102

Introduction

YouthMappers UEW organized a JOSM training session to equip members with basic knowledge of the software and prepare them for future mapping activities.

Activities

During the session, new members were assisted in installing JOSM on their laptops. Participants were also introduced to the software interface and some of its basic tools and functions. Questions relating to installation and usage were addressed to ensure that members could effectively use the software.

Outcome

The session was successful, as most new members were able to install JOSM successfully. Members also became familiar with the software environment and are now better prepared for subsequent practical training sessions.

Challenges Encountered

Some members experienced challenges during the installation process due to internet connectivity issues and laptop compatibility requirements. In addition, a few laptops had low battery levels, which affected participation. However, these challenges were managed with the assistance of facilitators, allowing the session to proceed successfully.

Conclusion

The training served as an important foundation for future mapping activities and helped improve members' readiness to participate in upcoming YouthMappers projects and training programs.

16/06/2026

📢 YOUTHMAPPERS UEW TRAINING SESSION REMINDER

Dear YouthMappers Members,

This is a reminder that we will be having our Training Session tomorrow at 3:00 PM in FSSE 102.

The session will focus on JOSM mapping, and all members are encouraged to attend and participate actively.

Please remember to bring:
✅ Your laptop (if available)
✅ Charger
✅ Extension board/power strip (to help prevent devices from running out of battery during the session)

Let's come prepared and ready to learn, collaborate, and build our mapping skills.

We don't just build maps, we build mappers.

Thank you, and see you tomorrow!

11/06/2026

Youthmappers UEW – First General Meeting Report

Date: 11th June, 2026

Today, the Youthmappers chapter at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) successfully held its first General Meeting for the semester.

The following activities were carried out:

1. Registration of new members
2. Creation of OpenStreetMap (OSM) accounts for all new members
3. Introduction to the goals and activities of Youthmappers
4. Overview of mapping software to be used this semester, including JOSM (Java OpenStreetMap Editor)

New members were guided on how to begin contributing to open geographic data and how mapping supports communities and disaster response efforts.

We look forward to a productive semester of collaborative mapping.

05/06/2026

📢 YOUTHMAPPERS UEW – FIRST GENERAL MEETING NOTICE

Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce that our first General Meeting of the semester will be held as follows:

📅 Date: Wednesday, 10th June, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: FSSE 102

Your presence and active participation will be greatly appreciated as we discuss important plans, activities, and opportunities for the semester.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

YouthMappers UEW
"We don't just build maps, we build mappers."

27/05/2026

Dear Mappers,

As we continue to grow and work together toward a productive and successful semester, we warmly invite every member to join our GIS Lab Clean-Up Exercise. A clean and organized workspace creates the perfect environment for teamwork, learning, innovation, and smooth activities.

To make this exercise effective and successful, members are kindly encouraged to come along with cleaning materials such as 🌎 *MOPS, BROOMS, BUCKETS, DUSTERS, BRUSHES* 🌎 and any other useful items that can help keep our GIS Lab neat and welcoming for everyone.

Let us come together not only to clean our lab but also to strengthen the spirit of unity, responsibility, and service within our chapter. Every helping hand counts, and your presence will make a big difference. 💙💚

This semester promises exciting mapping activities, collaborations, training sessions, and impactful community projects. With dedication, teamwork, and commitment, we can make this one of our best semesters yet. Let’s keep the GIS Lab ready, welcoming, and inspiring for all the amazing activities ahead!

🗓 Date: Saturday, 30th May 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Venue: GIS Lab

Come along with energy, positivity, and the willingness to serve. Together, we map, learn, grow, and make an impact! 🌍✨

23/05/2026

🎉 Welcome back to campus, UEW! 🎉

YouthMappers UEW is excited to start a new semester of mapping, community, and impact. 🌍🗺️

This flyer is just the beginning more details coming very soon on our first meetup, mapathons, and how you can get involved.

👉 Follow our page and turn on notifications so you don't miss the updates.
Got questions or want to help lead? Send us a message!

14/03/2026

*YOUTHMAPPERS - UEW* 🧑🏻‍💻🇫🇷
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This week, the YouthMappers team organized a training session focused on *GIS* software including *QGIS* , *ArcMap* , and *ArcGIS Pro* . Members were introduced to the basic tools and practical skills such as adding data, creating layers, and digitizing features like buildings and roads.
The training helped participants improve their understanding of spatial data and mapping techniques.
Our next session will focus on *JOSM* and the *HOT Tasking Manager* , where members will participate in collaborative mapping using OpenStreetMap.
Project link for the next session:
*https://tasks.hotosm.org/projects/43962/*
We encourage all members to participate actively as we continue building our GIS and mapping skills together. 🌍🗺️
OpenStreetMap Ghana
UCC YouthMappers OpenStreetMap Youth Mappers - UEW

06/03/2026

🇬🇭 Happy Independence Day, Ghana!

Today we celebrate 69 years of freedom, resilience, and nation-building. At OpenStreetMap Ghana, we are proud to contribute to Ghana’s development by empowering communities with open mapping, open data, and collaborative technology.

Every road mapped, every community added, and every dataset improved helps make our country more visible, resilient, and prepared for the future. Through the dedication of our volunteers and partners, we continue to ensure that Ghana is well represented on OpenStreetMap; supporting disaster response, urban planning, research, and community development.

As we celebrate the spirit of independence, we are reminded that building Ghana is a shared responsibility. Together, we will keep mapping, innovating, and strengthening our communities.

🇬🇭 Happy 69th Independence Day, Ghana!

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