Small World

Issue 86 – January 2026

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Standing strong

Building resilient futures for a changing world

At Practical Action we believe in a world that works better for everyone, and the ability to cope with sudden adversity is an important part of that. This issue of Small World shows you how around the world, families are working hard to keep life on track despite facing tough odds. It takes you inside that spirit of perseverance and practical action. You’ll meet people who have turned setbacks into opportunity and discover how fresh ideas and community know-how can put a better future within reach.

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An update from Sudan

A man in traditional white attire and turban holding a "practical action" banner next to a silver hyundai truck.

In the wake of reports of mass killings in the city of El Fasher in late 2025, we spoke to our Darfur area co-ordinator, Awadalla Hamid Mohamed.

Practical Action’s main office in North Darfur is located in El Fasher. From there, programmes which have supported and helped many thousands of people over decades have been planned and delivered with the help and support of our partners.

A year ago, as the war raged, Awadalla was told to leave his home in El Fasher. He now keeps in touch via satellite link with people still in the city who have survived.

The situation is desperate. Yet, in the face of destruction, Awadalla told us how his determination to create a better future for those who have survived helps him cope with what has happened.

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