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DESCRIPTION:This presentation chronicles the inspiring transformation of st
 udents into changemakers through their active involvement with the Souther
 n Leyte State University's (SLSU) YouthMappers organization\, officially r
 ecognized as a YouthMappers chapter on October 18\, 2022\, following its e
 stablishment on October 11\, 2022. Over the course of a year\, these stude
 nts transition from being learners to dynamic contributors within their co
 mmunity\, with a strong emphasis on the successful utilization of open-sou
 rce software\, open data\, and open mapping in their activities.\n\nThe jo
 urney is characterized by a series of impactful initiatives\, all made pos
 sible through open-source software\, open data\, and open mapping. It comm
 ences with the official launch of SLSU YouthMappers and includes noteworth
 y events such as a Mapathon held to celebrate GIS Day\, GIS Open House: A 
 Map Exhibit\, and a sponsorship program from the Open Mapping Hub Asia Pac
 ific. This sponsorship facilitated training and mapathons that extensively
  relied on OpenStreetMap\, demonstrating the power of open-source mapping 
 tools and data in their projects.\n\nThe core of the presentation lies in 
 showcasing how these activities were successfully conducted due to the use
  of open-source software\, open data\, and open mapping. Initiatives like 
 "Building GIS Capabilities for Student Research\," "GIS Quest: Empowering 
 Student Researchers through QGIS\," "Women in Mapping Our Nation (WOMAN): 
 Empowering Women through Mapping and Geospatial Technologies\," and "A Cof
 fee Table Discussion about OSM" highlight the pivotal role that open data 
 and open mapping played in enabling these students to contribute meaningfu
 lly to their community.\n\nA central ongoing project of SLSU YouthMappers\
 , "Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on the Subang Daku River and Its
  Community\," underscores how open data and open mapping are essential in 
 addressing contemporary challenges. Supported by Open Climate through Ben 
 Hur Pintor\, this initiative aims to evaluate the consequences of climate 
 change on the Subang Daku River and its neighboring communities\, relying 
 on open data and mapping to gather crucial insights.\n\nThe presentation c
 ontinually underscores the importance of open-source software\, open data\
 , and open mapping in the success of SLSU YouthMappers' endeavors. It show
 cases how these tools and principles have enabled the organization to prov
 ide ongoing training and services\, highlighting their enduring impact in 
 making positive changes within the community.\n\nFurthermore\, the increas
 e in GIS-based research and project proposals from both faculty and studen
 ts is an evidence to the effectiveness of open source software\, open data
 \, and open mapping in promoting data-driven initiatives.
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LOCATION:Plenary Hall
SUMMARY:A Yearlong Journey with Southern Leyte State U YouthMappers in Open
  Mapping - Jannie Fleur Villar Orano
URL:https://talks.staging.osgeo.org/pista-ng-mapa-2023/talk/Z8XR8T/
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