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New to #OpenStreetMap and want to contribute to impactful causes through open mapping? 🗺
We're here to help!

Master the basics, editors & topographic concepts of #openmapping through the #UNMaps Learning Hub 👉 maps.un.org/learning/

📸Engelbert Modo

#UNMappers #foss4g #onlinelearning #volunteering
August 21, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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New feature from us at @pioneerspost.bsky.social - this time on how #openmapping - plus drones, AI and community engagement - can help people better prepare for and respond to climate disasters.

immersives.pioneerspost.com/openstreetma... #opensource @hotosm.org
Mapping a fairer future: The open-source movement that's mobilising for climate resilience
Huge swathes of the planet barely appear on commercial maps, leaving open-source maps – built and updated by volunteers around the world – to fill in the gaps. Now, the nonprofit Humanitarian OpenStre...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Subscribe to our newsletter and follow our social media channels: maps.un.org/news#maps-ne...

#UNMaps #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #humanitarianmapping #openmapping #opendata #foss4g #volunteering #UNvolunteering
July 24, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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Join #UNMappers and become part of a global community supporting peace, humanitarian action and sustainable development through the power of #openmapping. 🌐🌍🌎🌏💙

📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV76...

#UNMaps #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #humanitarianmapping #opendata #foss4g #volunteering #community
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July 24, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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In collaboration with the Optus Academy of Geoinformatics🇺🇬 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. 💙🗺️📍

#UNMaps #UNMappers #opendata #openmapping #capacitybuilding #training
July 21, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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📜 Scroll through the StoryMap: maps.un.org/news/local-m...

#OpenStreetMap #opendata #volunteering #UNMappersMappyHour #UNvolunteering #humanitarian #opencommunity #collaboration #UNMapsCommunityAmbassadors #UNVolunteers #UNV #community #mapping #openmapping #cocreation #communitybuilding
From Local Maps to Global Impact: What We Learned from the UN Maps Community Ambassadors Pilot Initiative | UN Maps
From March to early June 2026, four (4) Community Ambassadors from Argentina, Cameroun, Kenya and India led mapping activities, built partnerships, mentored new contributors, and is laying the groundw...
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July 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Maps can support peacekeeping. 🌍

This video shows how volunteers around the world contribute geospatial data to support UN humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts, including in South Sudan.

🗺️ Start mapping. Support peace. Join UN Mappers.

#UNMappers #MappyHour #MappingCommunity #OpenMapping
May 15, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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Last Sunday, we mapped roads 🛣 in Somalia together with #OpenStreetMap Zambia thru an online mapathon. 💻🙌

You can help by mapping here👉 tasks.hotosm.org/projects/48384

Become a UN Mapper!💙
#UNMaps #UNMappers #Openstreetmap #localknowledge #mapping #openmapping #opendata #community
May 13, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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Únete al seminario web mañana, jueves 23 de abril, de 18:00 a 19:00 (hora de Argentina) ✅ osmcal.org/event/4711/

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #collaborativemapping #openmapping #mapping #opendata #volunteering #UNvolunteers #UNvolunteering
April 22, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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💡 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 #OpenStreetMap #humanitarianmapping #mapping #openmapping #foss #foss4g #opensource #gischat
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April 15, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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🌊 Mapping Resilience Across the Yamuna Basin 🗺️

A joint initiative by #UNMappers and The FOSS Club.

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

🔗 Join here:
meet.jit.si/moderated/6b...

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April 15, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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Happening this Friday! 🗓️

Make sure to reserve your spot 👇
tinyurl.com/UNMTraining-...

🌐 Open to intermediate and experienced mappers

Become a UN Mapper! 💙

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openmapping #mapping #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #volunteering #UNvolunteering #GIS #opendata
February 9, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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Thank you for joining our online beginner trainings in January! 💙

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

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openmapping #mapping #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #volunteering #GIS #opendata #events #UNvolunteers
February 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Our first #ValidationFriday of the year!

Let's validate roads👇
tasks.hotosm.org/projects/34626

📚 Visit our #UNMaps Learning Hub for to learn #mapping 👩‍💻 maps.un.org/learning/

Stay tuned for upcoming trainings! 💙

#UNMappers #openstreetmap #openmapping #volunteering #UNvolunteering #UNvolunteers
January 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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Happening tomorrow! Let’s show our solidarity through mapping 🗺️ ✊🏼

REGISTER NOW 👉 forms.gle/yRZ8z5GybSdN...

Every contribution matters. Become a UN Mapper! 💙

In collaboration w/ #OpenMapping Hub Asia-Pacific 🌏

#SolidarityMapathon #OpenMapping #UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #gischat #opendata
December 9, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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We will be opening the new projects today during the #MappyHour at 10:00 UTC. 🕙🎉
You can still register: www.eventbrite.com/e/un-mappers...

See you there!

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #mappingforpeace #volunteering #opendata #openmapping #UNVolunteers #UNVolunteering #UNMappersMappyHour
UN Mappers Mappy Hour
Learn how to map for peacekeeping missions with UN Mappers. All mappers, new and experienced, welcome!
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November 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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✨ Mentees Spotlight ✨

Through the @hotosm's #Mentorship Program, we are mentoring 7 motivated young individuals in two thematic areas: #DatainHumanitarian & #OpenCommunityBuilding.

Check out their work and connect via LinkedIn 🌐🙌

#UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #openmapping #opencollaboration #gischat
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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It’s ValidationFriday!
We are focusing on Project #33370 🛣️📍🗺️

Validate roads 👉🏼 tasks.hotosm.org/projects/33370

#UNMaps #UNMappers #openstreetmap #opendata #openmapping #volunteering #UNvolunteers #UNvolunteering
November 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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On 11-12 November, UN Mappers conducted an #OpenStreetMap OSM training with ERASMUS+ students at the Universitat Jaume I 🇪🇸 🗺📍🌐

📸 Photo credits: Michael Gould

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #opencommunity #training #opendata #volunteering #openmapping #ERASMUS #OSM #gis #geo #crowdsourcing
November 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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We’re joining #StateoftheMap Kerala pre-event tomorrow! Catch us as we share how crowdsourced geodata helps UN operations and impact communities! 💙

Thank you #OpenStreetMap Kerala for inviting us 🙌🏼

#UNMaps #UNMappers #opendata #volunteering #UNVolunteering #openmapping #UNopportunities #community
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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We hope to see you again for this month's #MappyHour next Friday!

📅 26 September
⏲️ 10:00 UTC | 12:00 CET | 18:00 SG
📍 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/un-mappers...

See you there! 💙

#openmapping #OpenStreetMap #opendata #crowdmapping #volunteering #MappyHour #UNMappersMappyHour #events
UN Mappers Mappy Hour
Learn how to map for peacekeeping missions with UN Mappers. All mappers, new and experienced, welcome!
www.eventbrite.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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We are down to our last Project for this campaign!
Let us finish strong 💪
📍 tasks.hotosm.org/projects/23835

Stay tuned for more updates!

Become a UN Mapper! 💙

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #volunteering #agriculturalmapping #openmapping #agriculture #foodsecurity #mapping #opensource
August 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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For #ValidationFriday, we are validating Project 4!

There are about 80 tasks ready to be validated! Help us keep the pace 🗺️
🧐📍 tasks.hotosm.org/projects/23835

Become a UN Mapper! 💙

#UNMaps #UNMappers #FAO #OpenStreetMap #openmapping #agriculture #foodsecurity #mapping #opensource #volunteering
August 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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🤔 How does @fao.org use the #opendata we generated?
Check FAO's presentation and updates from our July Mappy Hour 👇
▶️ youtu.be/yLqTjataZFY

Stay tuned for more updates!

#UNMaps #UNMappers #FAO #OpenStreetMap #waterwaysmapping #openmapping #agriculture #foodsecurity #mapping #opensource
August 4, 2025 at 4:54 AM