For over 50 years Practical Action has been working with some of the world's poorest communities - helping them use simple, sustainable technology to find lasting solutions to disease, hunger and pove...
For over 50 years Practical Action has been working with some of the world's poorest communities - helping them use simple, sustainable technology to find lasting solutions to disease, hunger and poverty. Every year we transform the lives of more than one million people who are facing a daily struggle to survive. We do this by: 1) protecting people from preventable disease with access to safe drinking water, sanitation and waste services; 2) helping people grow the food they need sustainably, with seeds, tools and technical training to improve production, income and nutrition; 3) reducing the impact of natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding on communities; 4) ensuring sustainable access to energy sources that power schools, hospitals, villages and improve livelihoods. Our strength is our approach. We don't impose solutions; we find out what communities are doing and work with them to do it better - building on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions to the poverty they face.