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'Do Some Good' on the go with Orange
Orange's mobile volunteering app 'Do Some Good', featuring Practical Action
Read moreBuilding back better
After the devastating tsunami in Sri Lanka in December 2004 Practical Action worked with the local community to rebuild even better than before
Read moreConsultancy Manager - Practical Action Consulting, Eastern Africa
Advertisement to recruit for Consultancy Manager in East Africa
Read moreEnergy Access Video Competition
Practical Action recently launched a new project, funded by the European Commission, to raise awareness on the issue of energy access in Africa. Four out of five families in sub Saharan Africa liv...
Read moreENGAGE Engineering Frameworks
Origin of funding: DFID Regions: East Africa & Asia Value of Project: £83 000 Dates: 2007 -2009 Lead Office: PAC UK Description of the project ENGAGE is DFID’s engineering framework team, focusing on infrastructure works in key sectors such as water, ene...
Read moreFireless cooker
The "fireless cooker" uses stored heat to cook food over a long period of time. A simple basket, insulated with banana leaves or old clothes, can reduce fuel use by 40%.
Read moreGoogle Climate Map Highlights Impact of 4C Temperature Rise
Google has this week released an interactive tool layering climate data over Google Earth maps to illustrate the specific impacts a temperature rise of 4C would have on the planet.
Read moreGravity Ropeways Feasibility Study in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh (FAO)
A description and report for Practical Action Consulting's Gravity Ropeways Feasibility Study in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh
Read moreJust Walk 2010
Just Walk on 15th May 2010 is a fantastic event and a great way to raise money for Practical Action
Read moreJust Walk 2010
Just Walk on 15th May 2010 is a fantastic event and a great way to raise money for Practical Action
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