Local Knowledge Mappers

We were proud to be part of the in Zambia! 🗺️

Together with 20 passionate young mappers, half of them women , we mapped key forest areas, roads, buildings, and waterways using open-source tools like QGIS, JOSM, and OpenStreetMap.

Why it matters: This data will boost forest protection, support community resilience, and guide smarter land-use planning. From tracking deforestation to improving disaster preparedness, we’re turning open data into action for a more resilient Zambia! 🌳🇿🇲

Huge thanks to the SLIM project, co-funded by the EU, Sweden, and Czechia, and implemented with People in Need and YouthMappers. Grateful to everyone who joined and contributed.

Thank you Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka
This was a great opportunity for our young people and organization.
We look forward to more cooperations.
OpenMap Development Tanzania , OpenStreetMap OpenStreetMap Africa