People stories
A selection of case studies illustrating the impact that ITDGPractical Action programmes have on the lives of people around the world.
Energy |
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BiogasThanks to cow manure and biogas technology, Mr Ratnayake and his family not only have free, sustainable power all year round - but a better income as a result. Read the full story |
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Smoke hoodsFor women like Norparkuo, a Maasai woman a simple smoke hood not only means improved health, but also a reduction in drudgery and a better living environment. Read the full story |
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Microhydro powerThe Tungu-Kabri micro-hydro power project in Kenya is a cheap, sustainable and small-scale technology that harnesses the energy of falling water to make electricity. Read the full story |
Transport |
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Village roadsWomen from 80 families in Sri Lanka joined forces to build a better road, improving their access to schools, health care, building materials and other goods. Read the full story |
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Aerial ropewaysIn the mountainous regions of Nepal, road-building is expensive. An affordable alternative is an electrically-powered aerial ropeway, to transport goods up the hillside. Read the full story |
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Animal-drawn cartsA simple donkey cart allows a Sudanese farmer to transport all his
produce to market in one trip, saving packing costs and journey times. |
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Bicycle ambulances in NepalFor remote communites in the plains of Nepal, a bicycle ambulance provides a vital lifeline, enabling them to get the sick to medical centres quickly and in comfort. Read the full story |
Agro-processing |
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Peanut butterA women’s co-operative group Zimbabwe have been able to improve their families’ quality of living by making peanut butter. Read the full story |
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Agro-processing trainingHow ITDGPractical Action training in food processing has given one Sudanese woman confidence in the future and an increased sense of security. Read the full story |
Manufacturing |
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Tool hire and trainingHelp from the Tool Hire and Information Centre, set up as part of an ITDGPractical Action programme, has helped wood and metal workers in Kenya to support themselves. Read the full story |
Information and communication technology |
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Internet centresPeople in remote rural communities in Peru got their first taste of modern ICTs thanks to the InfoDes programe, and are seeing how they can be used to improve their livelihoods. Read the full story |
Food production |
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Seed fairs and biodiversitySeed fairs, like this one in Kenya, give farmers access to a greater variety of locally adapted seeds and the opportunity to exchange relevant local farming knowledge. Read the full story |
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Ploughing in SudanTraining from ITDGPractical Action in using a plough helped one Sudanese woman to increase her income, educate her children, and improve her family's life. Read the full story |
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Fish farming in BangladeshITDGPractical Action has helped women in Bangladesh to "grow" fish in their local ponds using a low-cost cage - and feeding them on nothing more than scraps and waste. Read the full story |
Water and sanitation |
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Water relief in SudanIncreased irrigation has proved vital to the welfare and future prospects of a Sudanese woman and her family. Read the full story |
Shelter |
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Brick-making co-operativeA community project helped to raise the incomes of brick-makers in
Shambob, eastern Sudan, and has had an influence across the region. |
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