Clean Air Initiative Cameroon

27/05/2026

The world’s most polluted countries are located in Africa and Asia, and they’re not receiving their share of philanthropic funding to tackle poor air quality.

27/05/2026

20/05/2026

Are you in Douala? 🌍♻️

Join us this Saturday, 23 May from 8:30 AM at our office in Bonaberi for an exciting Youth Accountability Training & Mini Hackathon on Green Jobs and the Climate Economy.
Connect, learn, share ideas, and explore opportunities in the green economy with other young changemakers.

To confirm your participation, send us an inbox message or WhatsApp us at 687 11 19 08.
email: [email protected]

Harris Ashangwa
Clean Air Initiative Cameroon

15/05/2026

🚦🏙️ Douala never sleeps…

But neither does the pollution.

From traffic fumes to open burning and industrial smoke, the air around us is silently affecting our health every single day. 😷💨
The scary part?
Most people don’t even realize it.

Clean air should not be a privilege. It should be normal.

Together, we can build cities where people breathe easier, live healthier, and thrive.

07/05/2026

🌍💨 AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK 2026 💨🌍
This week, we join the world in raising awareness about one of the biggest invisible threats to human health and our environment: .

Most times, air pollution is invisible.
We cannot see the tiny particles and toxic gases moving through the air we breathe every single day. But sometimes, pollution becomes so intense that it becomes visible — through smoke, haze, dust, and burning emissions filling our skies.

📍 Recently, one of our AirGradient Ltd. sensors in Douala recorded hazardous air quality levels after detecting pollution from a nearby smoke source. The readings showed extremely dangerous PM2.5 concentrations far beyond healthy limits.

⚠️ PM2.5 particles are extremely tiny pollutants that can travel deep into our lungs and bloodstream, causing:
🫁 Asthma and respiratory illnesses
❤️ Heart disease and stroke
👶 Harm to children’s health and development
👵 Increased risks for vulnerable populations
🌍 Environmental and climate impacts

The alarming truth is this:
Even when we cannot SEE air pollution, our bodies still FEEL its effects.

In cities like Douala, common pollution sources include:
🚗 Vehicle emissions
🔥 Open waste burning
🏭 Industrial smoke
🪵 Biomass and charcoal burning
🚧 Dust from roads and construction activities

At Clean Air Initiative Cameroon, we are working to:
📡 Monitor air quality using low-cost sensors
📚 Raise awareness and educate communities
🤝 Engage citizens and stakeholders
🌱 Advocate for cleaner transport and sustainable solutions
💙 Promote healthier air for everyone

Air quality is not just an environmental issue — it is a public health issue, a climate issue, and a human rights issue.

✨ Awareness is the first step toward action.

Let’s work together for cleaner air, healthier communities, and a sustainable future.
🌿 Because every breath matters.

Harris Ashangwa

04/05/2026

Happy New Week, everyone! 🌿💙

At Clean Air Initiative Cameroon, we’re starting the week with a simple but powerful message:
👉🏽 Clean air is a basic human right — not a privilege.
Every day, many communities in Cameroon are exposed to polluted air from:
🚗 Transport emissions
🔥 Open waste burning
🍲 Unsafe cooking methods

This affects our health, environment, and future — but the good news is: solutions are within reach.
🌍 What we are working towards:

💚 Healthier lives
Reducing air pollution means fewer respiratory diseases and safer communities.

⚡ Clean cooking for all
Promoting alternatives to charcoal and firewood protects both people and the environment.

🏙️ Better, livable cities
Encouraging walking 🚶🏽‍♂️, cycling 🚴🏽‍♀️, and cleaner transport systems.

🌱 Climate action
Cleaner air = lower emissions = a healthier planet.

🤝 Strong partnerships
Working together with communities, youth, and institutions to drive impact.

🌿 What can YOU do this week?
✔️ Walk short distances instead of driving
✔️ Avoid burning waste
✔️ Support and promote clean cooking solutions
✔️ Talk to someone about air pollution
✔️ Be part of the solution

💬 The future we want is one where every breath is safe.
Let’s take action — together.

🌐 www.cleanairinitiativecameroon.org⁠�