Air pollution is killing millions across Africa, yet most people don’t know the air they breathe is harmful. Communities near industrial sites, urban centers, and extractive projects face invisible threats every day without data, without protection, and without a voice.
Breatha exists to change that. We believe everyone has the right to clean air and the power to protect their health. We turn complex environmental data into simple, actionable information that empowers people, strengthens communities, and drives policy change.
From urban neighborhoods to remote host communities, we’re building a network of environmental intelligence that makes the invisible visible and turns awareness into action.
A future where every African community has access to clean air, environmental data, and the power to protect their health and hold polluters accountable.
To build environmental intelligence systems that transform air quality data into health protection, community empowerment, and evidence-based policy action across Africa.
We combine cutting-edge technology, community engagement, and policy advocacy to create lasting change
Deploy low cost sensors across urban and rural communities to collect real-time, hyperlocal air quality data that fills critical gaps in environmental monitoring.
Provide accessible mobile apps and web tools that translate complex data into clear insights, personalized health alerts, and actionable guidance.
Focus on children, pregnant women, and communities near pollution sources with targeted programs that provide health guidance and early warnings.
Train local champions to understand air quality data, advocate for clean air, and hold polluters accountable through community-led monitoring.
Partner with universities and research institutions to generate evidence on air pollution's health impacts and effectiveness of interventions.
Provide evidence based recommendations to governments and advocate for stronger air quality standards, enforcement, and climate action.
Currently operating in 12 major African metropolises including
Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, and Johannesburg. Our network is
expanding daily to provide the most comprehensive air quality
map of the continent.
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Abuja
Accra
Nairobi
The principles that guide everything we do
Communities are at the heart of our work. We design with them, not for them, ensuring solutions meet real needs and empower local action.
We ground our work in rigorous science and data, ensuring credibility and impact in research, advocacy, and community programs.
Environmental data should be available to everyone. We prioritize accessibility, simplicity, and inclusion in all our platforms and programs.
We partner with communities, governments, researchers, and NGOs to create collective impact greater than any single organization.
We build systems designed for long term impact, with local ownership, capacity building, and financially sustainable models.
We ground our work in rigorous science and data, ensuring credibility and impact in research, advocacy, and community programs.
We protect community data with the highest standards of security and never share personal information without explicit consent.
Communities own their data. We provide tools and training so they can use it to advocate for their rights and health.
All participants in our programs understand how data is collected, used, and shared. Participation is always voluntary.
We invest in training local champions and organizations to ensure programs continue beyond our direct involvement.
We prioritize marginalized communities who face the greatest pollution burden and have the least access to environmental data and protection.
The air quality crisis in Africa is urgent, but it’s not insurmountable. With the right data, tools, and collective action, we can protect millions of lives and build a healthier future.
Over the next five years, we aim to expand our monitoring network to 20 African countries, reach 10 million people with air quality information, and drive policy changes that reduce pollution at its source.
We’re building more than a platform, we’re building a movement. A movement of informed communities, empowered advocates, and accountable leaders working together for the fundamental right to clean air.
