Practical Action

@PracticalAction

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

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Joined October 2008
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    Feb 4

    Our Thematic Lead, talks about our experience on solar irrigation through impact financing at today's event on “National forum on making solar irrigation programs equitable and inclusive in Nepal”, organised by .

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  2. Feb 3

    How can and coffee farming work together? In Peru, find out how is transforming Melanio's coffee plants by working with nature and not against it:

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    Jan 31

    How one solar street lamp changed everything💡: Read about Mustafa's story. An energetic 17-year-old refugee with big dreams and ambitions. Find out how energy access has the potential to transform the lives of many.

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  4. Feb 2

    We’re constantly inspired by the amazing actions of our supporters. The Rebel Riders cycled from Brighton to Glasgow for . They also raised an incredible £3,486 for Practical Action & two other charities! Hear more from our pioneering supporters:

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  5. Feb 1

    In Kenya, techniques are protecting the earth’s resources, thanks to Morris. He’s learned new ways to reuse waste products on his farm which has reduced his costs & boosted the amount of food he’s producing – whilst minimising his impact on the environment!

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  6. Jan 31

    This is Roxana & Norberto – climate pioneers in Bolivia. They are putting their reforestation training to use by restoring the natural environment & protecting their community from floods & landslides. Find out how:

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  7. Jan 28

    Guardian journalist 's most recent story takes you to the depths of Bangladesh's Sundarbans mangrove forest. He delves into how events & big businesses have impacted these forests & and the local community.

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    Jan 26

    📢Are you working on people-centered approaches to and ? needs your support! 🌍Register now to join a workshop on Feb 8th/9th French/ English - express interest before 31st Jan here: 📸(c)

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  9. Jan 27

    Do you want to work for an innovative international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world? We have a variety of job opportunities available - apply here:

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  10. Jan 26

    Looking ahead into 2022 with and our CEO Sarah Roberts, including: changing , accelerating & bringing transformative change via the private sector.

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  11. Jan 25

    “The substance of man cannot be measured by ” – E.F. Schumacher, Practical Action's founder. The , and E.F Schumacher, what’s the link? Find out in Lydia Darby, Global Programme Officers latest article:

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  12. Jan 24

    In Zimbabwe, kitchen waste & manure are giving new life to farmland, thanks to a climate pioneer called Sikhetiwe. She’s learned new ways to boost harvests & is using the power of the sun to help her community adapt to caused by :

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    Jan 21

    Thank you to our generous Guardian and readers who have raised more than £1 million for this year's charity appeal. Donations raised will help lives severely disrupted by the climate crisis.

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  14. Jan 21

    So grateful the  and  charity appeal has raised £1m! Thanks to all who donated! You will enable communities around the world to adapt to and thrive:

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  15. Jan 21

    Here at Practical Action, our plan is to work with climate-affected communities to: 🌧️☀️Prepare for more extreme weather 🌍Adapt to the changing climate reality ♻️Reuse & Replenish our finite resources Join us in choosing a better future:

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    2 Dec 2021

    📢With support from 🇸🇪, we have launched a month-long " , , and ♻️ campaign in Cox’s Bazar to raise public awareness on solid waste management. We thank and to be with us.

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  17. Jan 20

    If you're a teacher - why not challenge your pupils to our range of schools resources? They will love developing their own ingenious solution to real-world problems:

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  18. Jan 19

    How is Mustafa using a solar street light to provide for his family? has the power to transform but discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected :

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  19. Jan 18

    Only a few days left of the annual  and  appeal to hit the £1 million mark! We've been blown away by everyone's support for climate pioneers around the world so they can adapt to the . Last chance to make a difference!

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  20. Jan 18

    Great read from 's blog with research from our collaborator, . It talks about tackling cultural taboos surrounding ‘green’ tech which enables users to turn domestic toilet waste into biogas:

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