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"We need to talk about poo” shortlisted for international award - 12/03/19
Practical Action has been shortlisted for a BOND collaboration award, which recognises the importance of effective relationships and collaborations across the international development sector to create transformational change on a global level .
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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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