1) OpenStreetMap is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. Volunteers can collect and upload geographic data like streets, roads, trails, and points of interest using simple digital mapping tools. 2) The OpenStreetMap project aims to build a freely-available map of the world that can be used and shared by anyone for any purpose. It provides an alternative to proprietary map data that is often closed, inaccurate, or outdated. 3) OpenStreetMap is being used around the world for navigation, urban planning, agriculture, ecology, disaster response, and more. In developing areas, it is empowering communities by allowing them to map local areas and advocate for issues like housing rights