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In the dry landscapes of Gwanda District in southwest Zimbabwe, solar-powered water systems have transformed community gardens.

At Kambira Primary School in Malawi, Sofret Kaledza starts her day early. As deputy headteacher, she keeps things running.

In Harare’s underserved neighbourhoods, thousands of people will get reliable electricity and live cleaner, greener lives thanks to a new initiative.

A promise to commit more than $2bn to reduce a health and environmental emergency caused by cooking over open fires has been welcomed by Practical Action’s CEO.

Discover the simplicity and sustainability of keyhole gardens! Learn how these easy-to-build gardens retain moisture, provide nutrients, and thrive in all climates. Perfect for unpredictable weather, they’re especially useful in water-scarce areas like Zimbabwe. Follow our step-by-step guide to grow your own vegetables year-round.

Women in the villages of Chimanimani District in eastern Zimbabwe are celebrating the successful implementation of an improved biogas energy initiative introduced by Practical Action. This project aims to provide rural women with alternative clean cooking energy options, promoting tree conservation while safeguarding their health from smoke inhalation.

Our goal is to make clean energy accessible to everyone. In this blog post, we share how we’re supporting groups that are often overlooked and how we’re joining forces with others to advocate for change.

Practical Action’s ethos has remained the same since the days of E.F. Schumacher’s influential book. But our approach and our solutions are continually adapting to the ever-changing world.

Practical Action has won the Best NGO in Building Climate Resilience award at the Africa Green Night Awards 2023.