Practical Action
@PracticalAction
A global charity putting practical ideas to work so the world's most vulnerable people can adapt and thrive in the face of poverty, inequality & climate change.
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http://practicalaction.org 22-10-2008 14:54:55
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Collaboration across boundaries is vital to ensure safety and security of flood-affected communities.
Dharam Uprety shares his thoughts on how sharing technology can be used to combat climate change in South Asia.
The Third Pole South Asian Voices Practical Action
thethirdpole.net/en/climate/ear…
“To make agriculture #sustainable , farmers must be able to make a profit in the first place.” – Ndoli Yannick
Read how farmers in #Rwanda are being empowered to thrive through climate-resilient #farming on Farming First 👇
bit.ly/4a3IDpX
Practical Action
It's not all doom and gloom, a boost in global #RenewableEnergy capacity grew the fastest pace in the last 20 years, according to the International Energy Agency (International Energy Agency)!
If we’re to live with in the planet’s means, we need to keep this momentum going.
euronews.com/green/2024/01/…
In #Sudan 's Kassala State, we're helping farmers produce more vegetables through Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan partnership with USAID, World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) & Practical Action, to mitigate food insecurity amid devastating conflict. #السودان bit.ly/42iClQ6
A new $230,000 project aims to distribute 4.55 million improved stoves between 2020 to 2030👏
UN Development funding will enable us to work with communities in three rural counties and combat the challenges of #ClimateChange , #Pollution , and #Deforestation .👇
practicalaction.org/news-media/202…
Humbled to meet sanitation workers' and waste pickers' cooperatives in Faridpur, Bangladesh. Formed by Practical Action, these cooperatives address the issues of social stigma, invisibility, and occupational hazards that transcend boundaries.
#socialsafety #sanitation
Interested in an inclusive and #CleanEnergy transition? We will be at the #TeaForum24 , where we will delve into the technologies, business models and skills needed to enable this transition.
Sign up now for the online registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/transforming…
TransformingEnergyAccess
The International Women’s Day Substack raffle fundraiser has ended.
💥A whopping £1788 was raised for Practical Action!
Thank you to everyone who shared and bought tickets. And one of the 55 winners was none other than our Sheila Dillon!
Full info at link in bio.
#IWD2024
Women in rural Zimbabwe are celebrating the successful implementation of biogas energy!
This energy has revolutionized access to #CleanCooking , helping to mitigate the global issue of indoor #AirPollution .
practicalaction.org/a/empowering-w… #IWD2024
Do you care about the women of the world affected by poverty and climate change? ✔️
This conversation looks into the escalating challenge – that climate change and poverty increase gender based violence with Business Fights Poverty.
Full podcast here: soundcloud.com/business-fight…
In the lead up to #InternationalWomensDay , we're shining a spotlight on Lydia Muchiri, who was our energy advisor in Kenya. She worked with us for over 27 years and transformed the gender inequalities throughout our work.
Here's what she had to say🌟
♀️In the lead up to #InternationalWomensDay , find out from our global leadership team what they think about gender-based violence, women’s empowerment and our participation in the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.👇
practicalaction.org/news-media/202…
#InspireInclusion
