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 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, News, Protect Yourself
Coronavirus and air pollution in Mongolia: What You Need to Know
19 · Feb · 2020
Air pollution exacerbates the potential health risks of COVID-19, making Mongolia more vulnerable to the already deadly virus should an outbreak occur.
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, Reduce Pollution
From Organized Demonstration to Non-profit Organization: The Origin of Breathe Mongolia — Clean Air Coalition
15 · Sep · 2020
Breathe Mongolia was created in response to an issue. Yet, the very dawn of Breathe Mongolia’s genesis was not in Mongolia, but in Times Square, NYC.
News
Mongolia’s Capital Banned Coal To Fix Its Pollution Problem. Will It Work?
15 · Dec · 2019
With the air pollution problem worsening, many are hopeful that a ban on coal will help improve the situation.
Donors
European Union
United States of America Embassy Ulaanbaatar
