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3D printing saves lives in Peru - 21 May 2018
Practical Action is using 3D printing and microcomputers to save lives when floods strike in Peru.
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Practical Action has received an award for its work in implementing micro hydro systems in Nepal.
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Thousands of refugee families want to pay for better energy supplies so they can take control of their lives.
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Dragon’s Den with a twist: unlocking finance for energy access
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End energy poverty
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Water is life for villagers in Darfur
A simple solution like a solar powered water pump can have a profound impact on a community. This is eloquently demonstrat...
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