Based on the State of the Map conference 2021 theme of leaving no one behind and emerging from a global pandemic, as a student I understood the important role universities play in the geospatial data collection on the OSM. Therefore, with much emphasis from speakers at the conference we fully explored the topic of Beyond mapping and Reusing Open StreetMap data/FOSS4G where we were able to learn how students and the community can make use of available Geodata for personal and institutional development. Also taking about the free software we were able to explore further the four major advantages that come with the free software like the RUN, SHARE, IMPROVE, and STUDY. Generally, on my side, the experience was great especially the marathon, keynotes from different speakers, panel discussions, and lightning talks were great. During this conference, I came to learn about the Open Mapping Hub ESA and the roles the hub has played to expand the Mapping communities in the region through the funding of various projects like the Open Cities Project in collaboration with the World Bank.

Hello to everyone am Benjamin Okeyoh ,I would love to thank the entire team for their efforts towards this important project towards the development of country Uganda in this very hard times of the global pandemic.I personally it has been grate since i have been able to team up with very grate and intelligent minds in the country when it comes to mapping. Am very grateful and thankful to you members who not only trained us but also have guided every day when it comes to mapping using JOSM and as we talk now am an advanced mapper . it is real good for me because i have been able to participate in mapping my own place of origin which is Sigulu Islands thanks team .I would also love to say that thanks for the facilitation so far it has enabled me personally to be able to map very day and meet the required edits . Also if their comes such important calls and opportunities to help i will be there any time am required to help thanks..ALL THE BEST TO THE ENTIRE TEAM.