Local Guides host amazing meet-ups all around the world, and they share recaps of their experiences on Connect. Let’s take a look at some of the best recaps from April 2021. Note: Some of these recaps describe offline meet-ups. Before you decide to join an offline meet-up in your region, please consider the local health regulations and guidelines. The safety of our community is our priority.
Supporting small businesses
“Recap : Map Editing/Photo Walk to Support Small Businesses - Mihang’o Nairobi”
@Zuhralc recently organized her very first meet-up. In her recap, she shared how, together with her husband, who is also a Local Guide, she added and contributed to several businesses in a rural area in Nairobi, Kenya. They talked to business owners about Google My Business and the importance of accessibility, and Zuhra got to share the knowledge she gained from experienced community members on Connect. Thank you for the wonderful recap, Zuhra!
“[RECAP]Helping Small Businesses at Farmgate, Dhaka”
Some 6000 kilometers away, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, another group of dedicated Local Guides met to support small businesses in their area. @AbdullahAM hosted a Map editing walk in the Farmgate neighborhood aimed at adding missing places, updating business details, and sharing photos. They also took the time to speak to business owners and teach them about the benefits of managing their listings on Maps. Find out more about their day in Abdullah’s recap.
“RECAP: Chalai Bazaar - Local Guides Meet-up”
@Rahul001 , @syedshiyazmirza, @GeoZac, and @abrahamjoseph236 got together to map and support the shops at Chalai Bazaar in Thiruvananthapuram, India. They made sure to capture the essence of the market and give people a glimpse of what to expect when visiting. They took fascinating photos of goods, fruits, and storefronts, added businesses, and edited information on Google Maps. Experience Chalai Bazaar through their eyes in the recap.
Empowered women
“[Recap] Empowered women meet up - Purvanchal.”
Passionate about putting women-led businesses on the map, @PriyankaU launched the Empowered Women of India meet-up series last year. In her latest recap, she took us to yet another part of the country and told us about her experience with helping women by adding their businesses on Google Maps. She met some truly amazing people along the way and even shared the story of one of them. Read about Poonam and her generous heart here.
“[RECAP] Women’s Empowerment - International Women’s Day”
In honor of Women’s History Month, an annual U.S. celebration in March, @Erna_LaBeau hosted a virtual meet-up. She had invited Nada Dalgamouni, an inspiring woman from her community who works towards uniting people of different nationalities. From learning English to founding her own company and becoming a two-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, Nada had a lot to share and valuable advice to give. To learn more about her and what the Local Guides asked her, check out Erna’s recap.
Mapping the world
“[Recap] Let’s Map Underwater Museum at Galle”
@kasunaaa 's two passions—diving and the Local Guides program—meet in the many meet-ups he has hosted to map underwater places. In his last recap, he told us about his adventures with fellow Local Guides @ravindus and @SupunW off the coast of Gale, Sri Lanka. While they couldn’t take the great photos they wanted of the country’s first underwater museum, they still succeeded in adding it on the map for others to discover and enjoy.
“Meet-up Recap- Let’s Map Virtual”
In April, @Ewaade_3A shared an insightful recap of her Let’s Map virtual meet-up. She began with the key things she learned from that interactive event and went on to present each attendee through their favorite Google Maps contributions. Everyone shared how their journey as a Local Guide started, and many had tips and tricks to share. Check out all the interesting, educational, and fun things they talked about in Ewaade’s recap.
Accessibility
“Recap- Accessibility Education for Differently -Abled Persons - A Virtual Session”
As a teacher and a Local Guide, @Tejal took the initiative to bring technology and the world closer to children with disabilities. For weeks, she has been educating students on how to use the accessibility features of Google Maps to get directions and has taken them on virtual tours to famous places in India. Many Local Guides, including co-host @Kashifmisidia, joined Tejal’s last virtual meet-up with the students and talked about the role of Google Maps in society and the Local Guides program. To find out more, head to the recap.
Sweets and snacks
“20210409[RECAP]帰ってきた！お菓子ミートアップ”
@Anzu ’s first snacks meet-up was so successful that she decided to host another virtual get-together. With video calls becoming a regular thing for business meetings and catching up with family and friends, Anzu invited Local Guides to recommend some of their favorite sweets for such occasions. From local Japanese specialties to all-time favorites, you can find photos of and details about different treats in Anzu’s recap.
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