Practical Action: technology challenging poverty
Practical Action works with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives for today and generations to come.
Our video pages demonstrate our work in action around the world. Simple solutions, from micro-hydro power in Kenya to flood-protection in Nepal, and smoke hoods to reduce indoor air pollution.
Multi-use water systems
Constructed with local materials, this simple technology uses gravity to provide families in Nepal with enough water to drink and feed their crops.
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Latin America video diary
From organic coffee in the rainforests of the Amazon to renewable energy in the Andes, a series of daily video updates from our projects in Peru and Bolivia.
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Walk for Water
Every day women and children in Africa and Asia walk an average of four miles to collect water. Walk for Water - so that they don’t have to.
more how to take part »
Practical Answers
Our online resource centre, Practical Answers, allows you to access our technical information
material - factsheets, case studies and practical guides - free of charge.
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information for development »
