Asha Mustapher
Asha Mustapher is a Community Engagement Lead at OpenMap Development Tanzania, specializing in community mapping, data collection, capacity building, and partnership using open source tools. She is passionate about empowering communities, training local communities and leaders on technology-driven data collection tools to enhance decision making. Through her work, Asha strives to foster innovation, youth development, and positive community impact.
Sessions
In Tanzania, OMDTZ, CartONG, and Emergency-Response Team built a community-led dashboard using OSM and local knowledge. Instead of high-tech sensors, they used phones, maps, and local insights to collect data. Session shows how anticipatory action starts with trusted community input, enabling faster, informed disaster preparedness and response.
Behind every early warning system is a community that knows where it floods, who is at risk, and how to respond. This session shows how OMDTZ uses OSM and open tools to empower youth, elders, and leaders, placing them at the center of anticipatory action and transforming vulnerability into resilience.