Mapping World Clean Up Day 2026 in Mozambique
Sept. 20, 2026, 4:06 p.m. UTC – 4:06 p.m. UTC
About the Event
World Cleanup Day Mozambique 2026 is a youth-led campaign that combines digital tech with grassroots environmental action. Building on last year's success, where 106 young people mapped and cleared local waste hotspots, this year’s event empowers youth groups to use open-source mapping to identify pollution, clean their neighborhoods, and create lasting public data.
How It Works
1. Build Your Team & Train (4 Hours Total)
Register your group, set up a coordination WhatsApp chat, and complete the online mapping track:
- Foundations: Learn field mapping basics and how trash tracking protects communities.
- ChatMap Tools: Learn to map local pollution using instant messaging setups.
- uMap Visualization: Turn your collected coordinates into a live, public web map.
2. Spot the Hotspots
Pick a neighborhood zone, secure permission from local leaders, and use ChatMap to pinpoint exact trash piles before cleanup day.
3. World Cleanup Day (20 September)
Gather your team of at least 25 volunteers. Head to your mapped coordinates, clear the waste, and take clear before-and-after photos.
4. Publish Your Impact
Coordinate with local authorities to haul away the collected waste. Share your results online using
#CleanPlatesToCleanCities and #WorldCleanUpDayMoz2026, and submit a simple one-page blog post about your experience.
Who Can Apply?
We are looking for youth groups capable of mobilizing at least 25 active participants. This includes:
- Local chapters of YouthMappers, YCAC-MOZ, and UNICEF Youth.
- Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), NGOs, CSOs, and the OSM Community.
- New, independent youth groups ready to organize locally.
Safety Guidelines
- Heavy-duty gloves and sturdy footwear are mandatory for all volunteers, and remember to stay hydrated.
- Never touch needles, medical waste, or chemicals. Log their location on ChatMap from a safe distance and report them to the respective authorities in your region.
- Team leaders must coordinate with local municipal waste services before the cleanup to ensure the trash is collected.
Ready to put your community on the map? Apply Here
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