I am Dibikshya Shrestha, a recent graduate in Geomatics Engineering from Tribhuvan University. My interest in open data and open-source software began in 2021 during my first year at university. Since then, I have been an active contributor to OpenStreetMap (OSM), having made over 653,756 edits to date. My passion for open data stems from its transformative potential. When accessible and reliable data is made openly available, it becomes a powerful tool for informed decision-making, inclusive development, and amplifying marginalised voices. This interest took a personal turn when I learnt about the critical role open data played in the response to the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake in Nepal—my hometown. This emotional connection motivated me to contribute more actively to humanitarian mapping efforts, believing that every edit truly matters. In addition to my contributions to OSM, I am a core member of OSGeo Nepal. Since its inception, I have been actively involved in community development, social media engagement, and volunteer coordination. Our shared vision is to expand this movement nationally and promote the welfare of the geospatial community in Nepal. I also served as secretary of the YouthMappers chapter GESAN, where I led several impactful initiatives, including a "map design competition using OSM datasets" (in collaboration with the Open Mapping Hub—Asia Pacific and NGES), a workshop on "how to use open geospatial datasets" (in collaboration with OSGeo Nepal), QGIS Training, and OSM Hackfest 2024 (in collaboration with TomTom Global). I am also a member of the OSM Foundation. I was honoured to be selected as a YouthMappers Leadership Fellow in 2024, and currently I am serving as the Volunteer YouthMappers Ambassador for Nepal. With this commitment, I strive to promote open data by creating, managing, and making it accessible to all, with the goal of utilising it for greater public welfare.