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Practical Action, supported by the International Potato Center (CIP), has been working hard to improve food security and promote sustainable farming practices in Kassala State and the Blue Nile Region of Sudan.

In rural Nepal, where traditional gender roles prevail, we are helping women challenge entrenched stereotypes by enabling them to take on their household’s financial responsibilities, thanks to funding by Jersey Overseas Aid.

Critical work in Peru and Ecuador will help nearly a third of a million people live sustainably, protect millions of hectares of pristine land and maintain vital biodiversity.

A second grow – Kenyan agripreneur nurtures vegetable business back to life with Practical Action

“Thanks to my partnership with Practical Action, I have gained market exposure and customers,” she said. “My major clients are pig farmers in Kakamega County and I also sell to customers in the poultry and fish business.”

Young Kenyan farmer challenges perceptions about women in farming – and transforms her community.

In a world grappling with conflict, climate change and economic instability, this humble vegetable is unlikely hero. Providing a fast-growing, high yield sustenance, the potato has long been a vital and reliable food for people facing chronic hunger.

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.

Refugees and local farmers have joined forces to reduce hunger, earn a better living and stand up to climate change, through regenerative agriculture and solar-powered irrigation