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Stories of hope

For nearly six decades, Practical Action has worked alongside people to build a world that works better for everyone.

Together, we’ve faced challenges like climate change and environmental crises head-on.

Here are just a few examples of how we are confronting the realities of our changing climate while igniting hope, resilience, and positive change in the face of adversity.

These stories are a testament to what we can achieve when we come together. They offer a glimpse into the brighter, more hopeful futures that are now within reach for many, thanks to the support of people like you.

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    A person in a gray shirt and black cap tightly pulls on a rope in a tropical, mountainous area with a metal structure and lush greenery in the background.
    Tilak’s defying gravity
    Lifting communities with the Gravity Goods Ropeway
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    An elderly man wearing a traditional hat sits on a rock, overlooking a lush green field and a river next to a blue-roofed building.
    Madhav helps lead the way
    Early Warning Systems in Nepal
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    Liakat with flower crops
    Liakat’s business is blooming
    From poo to profit
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    Narkruk has hope on tap
    Hope on tap for a community in Kenya
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    Basant’s bio-farming breakthrough
    Farmers growing hope
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