Hope Needs Action
Right now, the world’s poorest are bearing the brunt of climate catastrophes. But we believe that where there's action, there's hope.
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We are Practical Action
About UsWe can build thriving lives and livelihoods
on the frontlines of climate change.
Farming that Works
Improving agriculture for smallholder farmers, to adapt to climate change and improve their standard of living.
Energy that Transforms
Helping people access clean affordable energy while preventing deaths from indoor stoves and fires.
Cities Fit for People
Clean water, proper waste disposal and sewage treatment for healthier living and working conditions.
Resilience that Protects
Predicting and preparing for natural hazards with communities, minimising impact on lives and livelihoods.
At Practical Action we believe where there's action, there's hope.
Practical solutions that work for both people and planet
Policy & Influence
We inform policy making at global, national and local levels so that decisions made are of maximum benefit to the poorest and most vulnerable people.
Technical Consulting
We provide technical assistance to development practioners, national and local governments and the private sector.
Specialist Publishing
We partner with the brightest minds to publish the latest development perspectives to practitioners and researchers in over 100 countries.
Schools
Our free, downloadable teaching resources for primary and secondary schools inspire pupils to learn about global issues.
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Your gift will support people around the world in tackling their toughest challenges. Please give whatever you can. Thank you.
We believe in the power of small to change the big picture
For over fifty years, Practical Action has been an innovator in how to think about and tackle global poverty.
Our founder was radical economist and philosopher E.F. ‘Fritz’ Schumacher, a visionary who challenged the aid policies of the day. In today’s increasingly divided world suffering from catastrophic climate change, the ideas of Fritz Schumacher chime as loud as ever.
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