Rebuilding lives in Sri Lanka
Civil war in Sri Lanka has destroyed lives, homes and entire communities. Even after the fighting has ended, people are left living in appalling conditions. For the past four years, Practical Action has been working with communities in eastern Sri Lanka to rebuild their lives.
Practical technological solutions such as energy-efficient brick kilns and improved potters wheels, together with training that enables people to become self-sufficient once more, are laying the foundations of a better future.
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Climate change in Sudan
In the first of a series of monthly diary entries on climate change, a report on how global warming is affecting poor and vulnerable people in Sudan.
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Improved toilets can save lives
In the slums of Zimbabwe, Sudan and Nepal, Practical Action is working with some of the world’s poorest people to install effective toilets, and help reduce disease.
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Practical Action on video
Our video pages demonstrate our work in action around the world. Simple solutions, from
forest management and micro-hydro power to flood-protection.
Cloud forests of
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Practical Presents
Practical Presents are quirky and ingenious alternative gift ideas that help poor people
around the world transform their lives and alleviate poverty.
Send a Practical Present
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