Technology challenging poverty
Practical Action uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries
Technology justice
Technology Justice is essential to achieving development and sustainable wellbeing for all โ thatโs why itโs at the heart of all our work.
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Practical Action uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. We enable poor communities to build on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions.
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Sudan Technology Justice conference
Practical Action Sudan celebrated the organisation's 50th Anniversary through the first National Technology Justice Conference in Sudan.
Find out moreHeat, light and power for refugees
The new Moving Energy Initiative flagship report calls for an overhaul in the way energy is supplied to displaced people.
Find out moreFlushing away poverty in India
Practical Action launches a new $1.3m project with H&M Conscious Foundation to bring clean water and safe sanitation to Khurda city, Odisha.
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Role of women waste pickers in Dhaka
Beneath the glaring afternoon sun, I watch as a woman crouches roadside at the base of a city garbage container, referred to as a "d...
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Happy Floating Gardening!
The year 2015 ended well for floating-garden-enthusiasts!
On 15 December, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nat...
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A challenging year ~ troubles in Nepal continues
2015 has been such a challenging year for Nepal. We were already in the middle of political turmoil when it started. April and May w...
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Working worldwide to fight poverty
Energy access
Sustainable access to modern energy services for all by 2030
Food & agriculture
Sustainable systems of agriculture that provide food security and livelihoods for the rural poor
Urban water & waste
Improved access to drinking water, sanitation and waste services for the urban poor
Disaster risk reduction
Reduced risk of disasters for marginalised groups and communities
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Policy & practice
We actively share knowledge and seek to influence the policy and practice of others to build greater benefits for all.
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