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About Me

I am Brazil Singh, an open mapping advocate, digital innovator, web developer, and community leader from Bangladesh. As an Open Mapping Guru at the Open Mapping Hub Asia-Pacific, I equip communities with practical and impactful mapping skills. I play a key role in managing social media for the OSMF, and actively contribute as a volunteer in the OSMF Local Chapters and Communities Working Group (LCCWG).

As a dedicated mapper, trainer, community organizer, and advocate, I have worked with the OSM ecosystem at local, regional, and international levels. From mapping in flood-affected areas of Thailand to mentoring YouthMappers across Asia and beyond, to volunteering with HOT and the OSMF Communication Working Group, I have seen firsthand how collaboration can create meaningful impact.

My work extends to collaborations with NGOs on slum mapping initiatives in Bangladesh, and I have supported a local grocery and food delivery company in optimizing their routes using OpenStreetMap data. My contributions have earned me recognitions such as the YouthMappersRegional Ambassador and the OSM Community Champion .

My Vision for OSMF

If elected to the OSMF Board, I will focus on:

• Inspiring the Next Generation of Mappers

• Reperesenting the voice of local communities to the Board

• Promoting Digital Inclusion

• Collaborate with organizations to integrate OSM data into humanitarian workflows.

• Strengthening OSMF Governance

• Advocate for transparent and inclusive decision-making processes within the OSMF.

• Ensure that the voices of diverse community members are heard and considered.

My Journey in the OSM Ecosystem

Open Mapping Guru at the Asia Pacific Hub – training and mentoring new mappers.

President, Eastern University YouthMappers Chapter – empowering students to engage in open mapping.

Regional Ambassador, YouthMappers – supporting leaders across multiple countries.

Voting Member, HOT – contributing to humanitarian mapping initiatives.

Member, OSMF Communication Working Group, LCCWG and SOTM Organizing Committee – improving outreach and engagement globally.

Recognized as OSM Community Champion 2023, and YouthMappers Community Outreach Awardee 2023.

Call to Action

I bring energy, proven leadership, and deep grassroots experience. My work bridges the local and the global, and I understand the challenges faced by both new mappers and long-time contributors. I am committed to listening, collaborating, and acting in the best interests of the whole OSM community.

OpenStreetMap has given me opportunities to grow, learn, and contribute. Now, I want to give back, by helping guide the OSMF Board to a future that is inclusive, innovative, and community-first.

Let’s shape the map, together.

I invite you to join me in this journey. Your vote is a step towards empowering communities and advancing the mission of open mapping.