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Practical Action operates in places where sudden, unexpected social, political and environmental upheaval is not unusual. Natural hazards, conflict, politics and poverty often combine to make conditions for our staff incredibly difficult.

How we're putting women at the centre so the world works better for everyone

In a world where women farmers are often overlooked, Sudanese women are reshaping the future of farming—and Muna Eltahir, our Sudan Country Director, is working tirelessly to amplify their voices.

Gender equality is not just about fairness—it's vital for ending poverty, adapting to climate change, and creating a world that works better for everyone.

Practical Action has joined more than a hundred other development organisations and charities across the UK to call for a rethink over the decision by the Prime Minister to cut the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget. 

The world is facing urgent and interconnected challenges – worsening climate crises, catastrophic biodiversity loss and devastating poverty.

In Mugombwa, Rwanda, a new project is helping young farmers in refugee camps and nearby communities improve their lives. The work will focus on empowering young people, women, and marginalised groups by boosting agricultural production and creating sustainable jobs.

Humanity faces interrelated crises: increasing poverty, climate change, and biodiversity loss. At the heart of the Amazon, these issues converge, demanding urgent and transformative action.

In the heart of East Africa, where refugees and communities living near to their camps face daily struggles for basic resources, a new initiative is offering hope. The research based SUNNY Project started in June 2024 and will light the way toward a green energy future for people who are struggling to adapt to climate change in Uganda and Rwanda.