Reclaim your
Right to Breathe
Air pollution is a story we can end, starting with the most polluted city in the world–Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Understand the public health crisis, the causes, and the complexity of air pollution issues and learn about what YOU can do about it.
Air quality and Air quality improvement zones in Mongolia
Did you know?
Students affected by traffic pollution experience a drop in test scores, an increase in behavioral incidents and more absences.
– Heissel et al., 2019 (NBER)
40% lower lung function was observed in children living in the city compared to those living in rural areas
– Bankole et al., 2017 (NCBI)
Take action now
Make sure to wear filtered anti-air pollution masks
Let’s use air purifiers with HEPA filters
Get Involved
Provide nutrition and hygiene kits to families to protect them from flu and coronavirus risk in Mongolia
Read the 10 best practices to protect yourself from air pollution in Mongolia
Print out the poster and comic book to teach your children about air pollution
The Latest
COVID-19, Economy, News, Policy
Mongolian Government Responds to Breathe Mongolia’s COVID Financing Timeline
09 · Jan · 2021
The Mongolian Government released a report on the funds it received to combat the pandemic following Breathe Mongolia's summary report. In this article, we urge the government to continue to make such reports publicly available and maintain transparency.
COVID-19, News
A Summary of Covid-19 Relief and Support Received by Mongolia
05 · Aug · 2020
Mongolia has received nearly USD 562.4million in grants and loans from local and international organizations for Covid-19 response needs.
News, Pregnancy
Dying to Breathe: How Mongolia Is Killing Its Future
23 · Nov · 2020
According to a report by the National Statistics Organization, children up to the age of five saw a drastic increase in their risk of developing pneumonia in the winter months. What does this say about the country’s future
Mental Health, News
Mental Health and Air Pollution
11 · Nov · 2020
Air pollution is exacerbating mental health vulnerabilities -- what it could mean for our children.
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