fhi360 organized a training titled "Basic Training on Quantum GIS" from April 28-30, 2014. Eighteen participants (NGO officers) undertook the training over a three day period. All tools used in the training were free and open-source: QGIS for data analysis and visualization; OSMTracker for data capture in the field using Android phones; OpenStreetMap editors for data entry, edit and upload; Google Earth for data entry.

Dr. Nama Raj Budhathoki, Amrit Karmacharya from Kathmandu Living Labs (KLL) facilitated the training sessions with input and logistic support from Mrs. Jeni Rajbamshi. Helina Shrestha from KLL voluntarily facilitated the hands-on sessions.