Spatial Girls Network

Spatial Girls Network, Malawi Flying Labs and Malawi Red Cross Society has organized a Drone Flying Training in partnership with OpenStreetMap Malawi and LUANAR YouthMappers.

The training aims to introduce the participants to Introduction to drones and deliver a hands-on training in drone operations and aerial data collection. We are excited to train youths in mapping skills and empower them to solve climate, environmental issues using these technologies. 🗺️✨

Event Details
📅 19 September 2026 | 🕐 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 LUANAR – Bunda Campus
📞 For more information: 0998 118 654

If you would like to partner with us please email us [email protected] or check our work on our website: www.spatialgirlsnetwork.org

The countdown is on! ⏳

Meet one of the speakers at the Women in GIS Malawi 2026 Conference.

Karen Mawenga, a certified analytic Urban Planner and GIS Specialist, who will present on:

“Driving Innovation, Careers and Partnerships in Geospatial Science Among Women in Southern Africa”

Hybrid (Online + In-person)
📅 24–25 September 2026
📍 Pabwalo Multipurpose Room, Lilongwe, Malawi.

➡️Register to attend: https://forms.gle/VT4k8BEpQn3YqT3x5

To partner or sponsor, email us at [email protected]

🌍🗺️ Spatial Girls Network is excited to be part of the Everywhere She Maps Workshop 2026!

We are proud to announce that Spatial Girls Network will be participating at this inspiring workshop, bringing together voices from across the globe to discuss OpenStreetMap, open mapping, mentorship, career opportunities, professional development, leadership, and more.

Join us for the virtual sessions as we connect, learn, share experiences, and celebrate the growing role of women and young people in the geospatial community. 💙✨

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ESMWorkshop26
📅 7–8 October 2026 | Virtual

We look forward to seeing you there!

🌍🗺️ Ready to level up your OpenStreetMap mapping skills?

This September, Spatial Girls Network is joining the YouthMappers Monthly Check-Up for an exciting hands-on session focused on MapRoulette!

MapRoulette is a powerful tool that helps the mapping community work on specific tasks and contribute to improving the quality of OpenStreetMap data. This session will provide an opportunity for OSM contributors and mapping enthusiasts to learn how to use the platform and strengthen their practical mapping skills.

The session will be facilitated by Kingsley Chika Chukwu & it has been organized by Calvin Amevienku the Community Engagement Manager for Africa & Middle East at TomTom.

📅 12 September 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM GMT

🔗 Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/233YMMonthlyCheckUp

Let's improve OpenStreetMap, one task at a time! 🌐✨

Have you already registered for the conference?

The Women in GIS Malawi 2026 Conference, an event happening under the theme: “Connecting women in geospatial technology, building visibility, strengthening skills and creating opportunities” is days away!

NOTE: Online participation is open to both men & women.

Physical attendance is strictly for women only. Limited In-person spaces available.

📅 24–25 September 2026 | Lilongwe + Online
🎟️ Registration Link: https://forms.gle/QGE8XAQrsXYZ8VJp6
📩 For registration inquiries and more information: [email protected]

🌍💜 Happy International Youth Day!

Today, we celebrate the creativity, energy, and potential of young people shaping our world through GIS, geospatial technology, and STEM. 🗺️✨

Call for Abstracts - Women in GIS Malawi 2026 Conference We are pleased to invite students, researchers, professionals, government institutions, NGOs, private sector organizations, and GIS enthusiasts to submit abstracts for presentation at the inaugural Women in GIS Conference 2026. This conference aims to create a platform for women in the geospatial fi...

🏆 Certificate of Participation Received!

We are proud to share that Spatial Girls Network has been awarded a Certificate of Participation for participating in the Africa Map Cup organized by OpenStreetMap Africa and TomTom

Together, our dedicated team achieved: 🗺️ 50,852 buildings mapped 🛣️ 450 km of highways mapped on OpenStreetMap.

This achievement reflects our team's commitment, collaboration, and passion for using open geospatial data to create positive impact across Africa.

A sincere thank you to every member of the team who contributed their time, skills, and dedication to this milestone. Your efforts made this achievement possible, and we look forward to making an even greater impact together.

🚀 Our Website Is Officially Live! 🌍

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Spatial Girls Network website!

Whether you're looking to learn more about our mission, explore our programs, discover opportunities, or keep up with our latest activities, our website is the place to learn more about our work and stay connected with us.

🌐 Visit www.spatialgirlsnetwork.org or simply scan the QR code to explore.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to empower girls and young women through geospatial sciences and technology.

Explore. Connect. Grow with us.

📢 Call for Participants

We are excited to share that Spatial Girls Network has been awarded a small grant by Openstreetmap Malawi to conduct a research study titled: "Assessing Gender-Disaggregated Enablers and Barriers to Participation in OpenStreetMap (OSM) and GIS in Malawi.”

We therefore invite individuals based in Malawi who have educational background and experience in GIS and OpenStreetMap (OSM) to participate in this study.

Your participation will help us better understand the factors that enable or hinder participation of men and women in GIS and OpenStreetMap, generating evidence to support more inclusive geospatial communities in Malawi.

Interested in participating?
➡️Complete this form: https://forms.gle/oUE7FtmuSq8ENzxN6

For any questions, please contact us at [email protected]