OAF pilot project

Africa Clean Air Network

The Sensor Bank Scheme places calibrated monitors into the hands of researchers, institutions, and community groups across Africa. OAF’s initial contribution supports access to monitoring equipment where it is needed.

Africa Clean Air Network community work

The initial partnership

Shared equipment. Wider access.

50 monitors

OAF’s initial equipment contribution.

Africa

Where the partner works.

Locally led

The partner leads implementation and community engagement.

From equipment to useful evidence

What makes the partnership work.

The equipment is a starting point. Local coordination, reliable measurements, and the ability to use the data make it valuable over time.

Local ownership

Africa Clean Air Network brings local knowledge, chooses host locations, and coordinates the people who will sustain the work.

Visit the local partner
A network that lasts

Plan installation, equipment care, and data quality checks from the start. Open guidance helps teams maintain their monitoring network.

Use the monitoring toolkit
Evidence with a purpose

Help local researchers and community groups generate useful evidence through shared access to monitoring equipment.

Explore community monitoring

Take the next step

Support community-led implementation

Help local partners turn monitoring access into sustained capability and useful evidence.