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About Practical Action
Practical Action was introduced more than 40 years ago by radical economist, philosopher and author of Small is Beautiful, Dr EF Schumacher. The charity’s ethos is that the right idea – however small – can change lives, create jobs and improve health and livelihoods. The tools to reduce poverty may be simple or sophisticated, but to provide long-term practical answers, must be placed firmly in the hands of local people.
By taking small steps and working with existing resources, appropriate ideas can help people to help themselves. Working in 11 countries worldwide, Practical Action’s unique approach to development has had a positive impact on the lives of millions.
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Press releases
Poor people's energy outlook - press release
One billion people in the developing world are deprived of access to effective healthcare due to a lack of access to energy, according to a report launched by development charity Practical Action on 6 March 2013.
Read moreCloud forest project challenges deforestation
slash and burn farming techniques changed by Practical Action
Read moreFeeding nine billion in the face of climate change
Technology justice reveals a a global food system that is unequal and unsustainable, incapable of feeding the world today and undermining our ability to feed 9 billion people in 2050.
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