- What type of organization best describes you?
A: Smart Air Bangladesh is a Social Business.
- Describe your organization. In two to three sentences, tell us who you are and what you represent.
A: Smart Air Bangladesh is a pioneering social business leading the clean air revolution in Bangladesh. We want to transform the air we breathe. Our mission is to make clean, healthy air accessible to everyone by offering innovative, affordable air purifiers, expert knowledge, and impactful community engagement.
- Describe your project. In a short paragraph, talk about what you want to do with PurpleAir sensors. Your answer should consider why this project is important or unique, and what its impact will be.
A: Bangladesh consistently ranks among the countries with the worst air quality in the world, with Dhaka frequently listed as one of the most polluted cities. This air pollution crisis poses serious health risks, including respiratory illnesses, heart disease, and reduced life expectancy. Despite these dangers, most people in Bangladesh do not have access to real-time local air quality data. Smart Air Bangladesh is seeking support from the PurpleAir Donation Program to establish a nationwide network of air quality sensors in both urban and rural areas of Bangladesh.
To create more awareness around air pollution and put it on the top of the government’s agenda, we need to ignite the call for clean air. The right to breathe clean air is a human right, but without a civil society claiming their rights, the government will be less likely to take action.
We are developing a mobile app especially for the purpose of making the people of Bangladesh understand the severity of the air pollution crisis. This app will translate the live Air Quality Index reading in relatable terms, such as the equivalent number of cigarettes smoked per day, which will help the public better understand the health risks associated with air pollution.
With the support of the PurpleAir Donation Program, we hope to install air quality sensors all over Bangladesh, empowering communities across Bangladesh with the tools and knowledge they need to advocate for cleaner, healthier air and catalyze a movement towards a healthier and more informed Bangladesh.
- Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in, and how many would you want for your project?
A: We are interested in the PurpleAir Flex—Air Quality Monitor and would like to request 20 units for our project.