At Practical Action we create change that’s anything but normal
Where farming works despite climate change
Where people can withstand disasters
Where clean energy transforms lives
Where cities are fit to live in
Where the world works better for everyone
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Create change that's anything but normal
As the world looks to re-build and recover from the coronavirus pandemic and create a ‘new normal’, we grow even more concerned. Normal wasn’t working for the communities that we work with across the globe.
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Spotlight on Energy
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Energy that transforms
Harnessing the transformational power of clean, affordable energy and reducing avoidable deaths caused by smoke from indoor stoves and fires.
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Action on coronavirus
The latest news and views on the coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is a global issue, with far reaching consequences and demands a worldwide response. Join our online community to keep up to date with the situation, support our response as we help the world’s most vulnerable people, access resources to help you, and keep connected whilst in lockdown.
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Knowledge that inspires
Coronavirus resources
Our experts have curated a collection of free resources for you to download and share, relating to our three stage response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Home learning
We’ve pulled together our top learning at home resources that we hope will inspire you and your children during the lockdown period.
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