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
Click on an air quality monitoring station to see the station details
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
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
100% of your donation will be used to implement a program to reduce air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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