Independent on Sunday Christmas Appeal 2010

We were proud to be the focus of the 2010 Christmas appeal in The Independent on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to support our projects and here you can see how donations like yours are making a difference to the lives of people in poor communities across the world. Remember, you can still make donations to our work at any time and continue helping those people living in poverty.

The power of gravity is changing lives in Nepal
Gravity ropeways are a simple means of transporting goods for the remote communities of Nepal, where access to roads is limited. Gravity ropeways operate solely by gravitational force. Watch these videos and see how a simple technology has transformed the lives of rural, isolated communities in Nepal. Watch videos

Find out more about Practical Action’s micro-hydro work
Zimbabwe’s eastern highlands are very remote, isolated by steep terrain but with high annual rainfall. It’s an ideal place for micro-hydro systems like the one we have already helped the community of Dazi in Nyanga to build.Watch video

This is just one of over 1,200 of our micro-hydro systems we are helping to install around the world. Read more about how micro-hydro power works, what it is used for, and how much it costs

Food security in Sudan and Kenya
From donkey ploughs and agricultural tools to dams and terraces to collect scarce rainwater, two videos show how our work in Sudan and Kenya is helping people fight drought and reduce poverty. Watch videos

How pumpkin growing and flood-proof housing is helping people in Bangladesh
The flood plains of Bangladesh are home to many people living a precarious existence. Practical Action works to provide people with flood-proof homes and a livelihood from crops than can grow in the harshest conditions. Watch videos

How solar power and eco latrines help families in Peru
In the high Andes temperatures are plummeting to record lows of minus 24 degrees Centigrade. In these videos, two families explain the difference simple technologies have made their lives in this harsh environment. Watch videos