User:Charles Chilufya
Charles Chilufya
OpenStreetMap Contributor & Founder, Local Knowledge Mappers
As a dedicated OpenStreetMap contributor from Zambia, Charles focuses on leveraging open mapping technologies to address critical global challenges. His expertise spans disaster response, climate change, governance, and gender equality.
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Charles is the founder of Local Knowledge Mappers, a pioneering open mapping organization that contributes to open data initiatives in Zambia, Africa, and globally. As a pioneer of the first-ever strong and active local organization, he has successfully trained several individuals across Africa, Zambia, and the globe.
His exceptional skills in open mapping and geospatial technologies have been a testament to his interest in community-driven initiatives. Notably, Charles has developed his expertise in OpenStreetMap (OSM) through self-directed learning, demonstrating his passion and commitment to the field.
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Charles is a strong advocate for collaborations and idea exchanges as the best way of learning. He has been featured as a speaker at several global events, including:
- State of the Map Africa 2020 (online)
- State of the Map Global
- FOSS4G 2022 (Italy)
- State of the Map Africa 2023 (Cameroon)
Through his presentations, Charles has shared his insights and experiences in open mapping, inspiring others to join the movement. As a voting member of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) from Zambia and an active participant in the OSM working group for local chapters, Charles continues to drive positive change through his work. He is also the former [1] Youthmappers 2020 research follow from Zambia. His contribution to OSM can be tracked back as 2019.