“Air purifiers are running out fast in Thailand’s northern province, as wealthier residents scramble to acquire the devices to ease the impacts of the choking air pollution from local and cross-border forest and farm fires.”
“About 64% of Northern Province’s population lives below the poverty line, many belonging to marginalized ethnic minorities like the Karen and Hmong. They are among the most socially deprived and discriminated-against groups in Thailand. With limited access to basic services like health and education, the average Karen household earns just 822 USD annually”
Journey to 5,000 Air Purifiers
Our goal is to bring 5,000 DIY air purifiers to mountain communities—across homes, schools,
and clinics—before the 2028 smog season begins.
“About 64% of Northern Province’s population lives below the poverty line, many belonging to marginalized ethnic minorities like the Karen and Hmong. They are among the most socially deprived and discriminated-against groups in Thailand. With limited access to basic services like health and education, the average Karen household earns just 822 USD annually”