Taking action against the drought in Kenya
In Kenya, successive years of low rainfall have resulted in a worsening food situation – crops have failed and livestock have died.
Practical Action is working in some of the areas hit worst by drought, and our work is helping people in desperate need. While we can’t control disasters, we can help people adapt and build a more sustainable and secure future. We can make a long term difference.
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Blog: the real Zimbabwe
A Practical Action director Margaret Gardner provides daily updates on her trip to Zimbabwe, reporting on the issues that face poor people in the country today.
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Bringing life to the land
Using simple technology, such as foot-driven treadle pumps, Practical Action is helping "low caste" families in Nepal move from malnutrition to self-sufficiency.
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Climate change course
A one-day course running this December offers an opportunity to examine why climate change is a key issue for international development.
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Practical Answers
Our online resource centre, Practical Answers, allows you to access our technical information
material - factsheets, case studies and practical guides - free of charge.
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