AirGradient community experience
Pacha Ayllu
A family-led clean air observatory using public monitoring to protect children's health near schools, parks, childcare, and pollution hotspots.
Ecuador, Latin America
The community behind the measurements.
Pacha Ayllu is driven by parents and relatives concerned about the impact of air pollution on children's health. Its Family-Led Clean Air Observatory places monitors near parks, schools, childcare centres, healthcare facilities, and pollution hotspots.
Families are focused on children's exposure near schools, childcare centres, parks, healthcare facilities, and pollution hotspots.
What the work made possible
Tools, local knowledge, and a reason to act.
The observatory model shows how family-led groups can turn open tools into trusted evidence and protection-focused advocacy.
Tools and local skills
Families are building a clean air observatory that makes real-time local air quality information accessible across Ecuador.
Understanding the evidence
Public readings make local conditions visible in the places where children live, learn, play, and receive care.
Putting knowledge to use
The group pairs public monitoring with family workshops and campaigns so parents and communities can advocate for cleaner air.
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