Practical Action wins BOND collaboration award
Recognising the importance of effective relationships and collaborations across the sector
The Global Distributors Collective Innovation Challenge
The GDC launches its first innovation challenge to help solve last mile distribution challenges
New project to help young Kenyan farmers
We've been awarded a grant of €6.4m by the IKEA Foundation to help farmers in Kenya
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"We need to talk about poo” wins BOND award - 18/03/2019
Practical Action have been successful in winning the collaboration award, which recognises the importance of effective relationships and collaborations across the international development sector to create transformational change on a global level.
Find out moreIsle of Man students given the chance to learn how solar can help people adapt to climate change - 19/02/19
International development group Practical Action have launched a brand new challenge aimed at Isle of Man students aged 8-14 years.
Find out moreExciting new project launched to help young farmers in Kenya earn an income they can rely on - 15/02/2019
Practical Action has been awarded a grant of €6.4 million by the IKEA Foundation to help smallholder farmers in Kenya.
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