I had the opportunity to solely lead Nepal’s first Inclusive Mapping Week 2025 at Kathmandu University. What started as an idea became a week-long initiative bringing together over 400 participants to learn, map, and collaborate.

Throughout the program, we focused on both technical skills and real-world applications:

Humanitarian mapping using OpenStreetMap Remote sensing with Google Earth Engine Crisis mapping and spatial data use Field mapping with tools like Mapillary and OSM Tracker

One of the most meaningful aspects of this initiative was contributing mapping data to support earthquake-affected regions. It reinforced how open geospatial data can play a role in disaster preparedness and response.

As a young woman in the geospatial field, leading this initiative was both a challenge and a responsibility. Ensuring inclusivity and encouraging participation especially from women was at the core of this program.

Being recognized by The Annapurna Express for this work was a proud moment, but what matters most to me is the impact created through collective effort and open collaboration.

This experience taught me that:

Mapping is not just technical work—it creates real-world impact Leadership is about enabling others to contribute Inclusive communities build stronger, more meaningful maps

This is just the beginning of my journey with OpenStreetMap. Looking forward to contributing more, learning more, and building maps that represent people, communities, and realities. youthmappers blog; https://www.youthmappers.org/post/she-leads-we-map-nepal-s-first-inclusive-mapping-week-2025 The Annapurna Express: https://lnkd.in/g6ZSgBBq