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The Demography Project || For People & Planet

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Kenyan non-profit organization leveraging #citizenscience, #civictechnology & #communityengagement for social good

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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 01/08/2026
On #WorldWaterWeek, we will be unveiling and retelling the story of Kenya's freshwater resources. With the support of the DDISA (@openup.org.za & CTIN), the #UhAI initiative will deploy emerging technologies for water-positive outcomes in Kenya. www.at-ma.ai #MaaiMakwa #ForPeople&Planet #SDG6
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Maria Lindqvist,PhD (Åbo,Stockholm,Uppsala,Roma) @amazingmariapian.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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Warnings issued at more Dutch swimming locations as water quality worsens
Warnings have been issued at more than 100 swimming sites in the Netherlands due to poor water quality, significantly more than earlier in the summer.
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 03/06/2026
In May 2026, the air quality at Kihumo Village in Kikuyu Municipality was recorded at above the WHO's guidelines on PM2.5. Read the bulletin on our blog and learn how we are advancing atmospheric resource responsibility www.demographyproject.org/blog/may-202...
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 01/05/2026
🎉 We’re turning 5️⃣ 🎉🎂 On Tuesday 5th May 2026, The Demography Project will be celebrating 5 years of impact, innovation & stewardship #ForPeopleAndPlanet! Watch this space and join us next week for plenty fun & engaging activities ((and surprises 😉)) lined up just for you! #5YearsStrong
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 29/04/2026
Today, 29th April, is the 31st annual International Noise Awareness Day under the theme Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health. Read how we deployed citizen science to assess the dangers of excessive noise pollution in Kenya's vibrant matatu industry: www.demographyproject.org/blog/too-lou...
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 29/04/2026
In our latest #citizenscience activity, we explore noise pollution in Kenya's matatu sector: Too Loud, Too Crowded, Still Proud on the Road: The Human Health Impacts of Excessive Noise Exposure in Kenya's Matatus www.demographyproject.org/blog/too-lou... @citiobs.eu
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 22/04/2026
Today is #EarthDay and at The Demography Project, we share our commitment for healthy people & planet by championing environmental stewardship. Learn more on our website demographyproject.org #HappyEarthDay #OpenAirAdvocates #WeShareThisAir #EarthDay2026
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 08/04/2026
April is #GlobalCitizenScienceMonth where participatory research activities are coordinated through @scistarter.bsky.social. This year, we will be undertaking special activities to enhance #environmentaleducation across Kenya. Watch out for details on the Maai platform: at-ma.ai/blog/citizen...
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 23/03/2026
Celebrations as #MaaiMakwa is Launched at-ma.ai/blog/celebra...
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Maai Makwa || Freshwater Resource Responsibility
Citizen science data platform for air, water, soil, energy and environmental monitoring powered by AI.
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 23/03/2026
🚀🎇🎊 The maai makwa water data dashboard is finally here!! Check it out here: at-ma.ai
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 23/03/2026
Today is #WorldMeteorologicalDay under the theme: Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow. @wmo-global.bsky.social We celebrate our community's efforts to host weather stations to enable hyperlocal weather observations and enhance coverage for climate action. #WorldMetDay
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Maria Lindqvist,PhD (Åbo,Stockholm,Uppsala,Roma) @amazingmariapian.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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Report says air pollution in Poland linked to 40,000 premature deaths a year
Air pollution is associated with roughly 40,000 premature deaths in Poland each year, placing the country among the worst affected in the European Union, according to a new study by the School of Publ...
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CitiObs @citiobs.eu · 16/03/2026
🌍 Have you explored the CitiObs Knowledge Platform yet? The platform brings together tools, methods and experiences supporting citizen science. 🔎 Explore resources and learn from real-world practice: 👇👇👇👇 citiobs.eu/citiobs-know... #CitizenScience #CitiObs
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 22/03/2026
Maai Makwa {/màːéꜜ mækwæ/} means My Water in our indigenous Kikuyu language. As the world celebrates World Water Day 2026, we will be launching the Maai Makwa open water data dashboard to advance freshwater resource responsibility. Register to join tinyurl.com/maai-launch
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 05/03/2026
That's a first... 0 AQI - With the very heavy rainfall currently being experienced in Kihumo Village, our AirGradient #airquality monitor is registering zero PM2.5. This means that the air quality is fantastic
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CitiObs @citiobs.eu · 02/03/2026
Heading to #ECSA2026? #CitiObs will be there with 1 workshop + 2 panels on: 🔹 Trust & liability of citizen-generated data in crisis decisions 🔹 Data literacy & citizen observatories 🔹 AI validation of citizen science data 📍 3–6 March 2026 | University of Oulu More👇👇👇 www.ecsa2026.ngo/programme/
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 28/02/2026
#citizenscience has a role in helping urban communities address #noisepollution through active monitoring nation.africa/kenya/counti...
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Coptic Hospital under the spotlight over noise pollution
Residents raised the alarm over “relentless night-time and early morning noise.”
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 19/02/2026
The link between Air Pollution and Alzheimer's is now closer than ever www.sciencealert.com/the-link-bet...
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The Link Between Air Pollution And Alzheimer's Is Now Clearer Than Ever
Tiny air pollution particles may be doing more than harming our lungs.
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 09/02/2026
Over the last 24 hours, the #airquality in Kihumo Village in Kikuyu Municipality has met the WHO Annual Air Quality Guidelines. The lowest PM2.5 reading has been 2.5μg/m³ at 2.30am and is currently at 8 μg/m³. Enjoy the healthy air quality today!
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 07/02/2026
Nighttime charcoal burning activities around wooded areas is leading to very high particulate matter concentrations around Kihumo Village #Infrastracker #airquality
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 02/02/2026
After a prolonged downtime, our weather station in Kihumo Village is back online. We are currently sharing real-time data on Weather Underground here: www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pw...
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Personal Weather Station Dashboard | Weather Underground
Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weather reports, maps & tropical weather conditions for locations worldwide.
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 29/01/2026
www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-01... #maaimakwa #SDG6 #WaterAction #WaterRights #ClaimYourWaterRights
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Ondiri swamp faces new threats despite conservation efforts
Wetland battling pollution from waste, chemicals, sewage and illegal encroachment, unregulated water abstraction.
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 27/01/2026
🌐🌍⚡️Our website's hosting services are categorized as green. This means that our webhost uses green electricity sources to power its infrastructure. In 2026, we will be completely pursuing carbon neutrality in all our operations. Subscribe to our newsletter and get updates when we launch!
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 27/01/2026
Our pioneering #MaaiMakwa initiative promises to enable households to participate in freshwater resource responsibility using #citizenscience & #civictechnology. Our IoT AI-powered sensors provide real-time insights on water quality & quantity
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 27/01/2026
Dramatic rise in water-related violence recorded since 2022 | Water | The Guardian share.google/PH71Bwx3N7vA... #maaimakwa #SDG6 #WaterAction #WaterRights
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Dramatic rise in water-related violence recorded since 2022
Experts say climate crisis, corruption and lack or misuse of infrastructure among factors driving water conflicts
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 27/01/2026
🛜Our domestic #MaaiMakwa water monitoring stations are absolutely useful for providing accurate data-driven insights on water consumption trends. This enables Kenyan households to reduce their water footprints & strengthen responsibility over freshwater resources for reduced costs of living. 📊💧🏠
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The Demography Project || For People & Planet @demographyproject.org · 27/01/2026
We have joined #Bluesky to amplify our cause for #freshwater & #atmospheric resource responsibility for #climateaction
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