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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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Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (@zcralliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The #NCQG has the potential to change lives all over the world - but what exactly is it...? Our friends at Mercy Corps Concern Worldwide IFRC Practical Action are here to help - keep an eye on our channels this week to find out more! Z Zurich Foundation

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Empower the next generation of innovators &problem solvers! With our free #STEM resources, your children can explore real-world issues from #ClimateChange to disaster preparedness. Each resource includes a complete guide, activity sheets &certificates! practicalaction.org/schools/

Empower the next generation of innovators &problem solvers! With our free #STEM resources, your children can explore real-world issues from #ClimateChange to disaster preparedness. Each resource includes a complete guide, activity sheets &certificates!

practicalaction.org/schools/
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What are the strategies needed for building inclusive #EarlyWarningSystems? Our Senior Climate and Resilience Expert, Mirianna Budimir will share insights at the Understanding Risk Forum on the 20th June. More details here: lnkd.in/eHNecSyF

What are the strategies needed for building inclusive #EarlyWarningSystems? Our Senior Climate and Resilience Expert, <a href="/MBudimir/">Mirianna Budimir</a> will share insights at the Understanding Risk Forum on the 20th June.

 More details here: lnkd.in/eHNecSyF
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Climate change is affecting temperatures around the world. The communities we work with are already bearing the worst impacts of the climate crisis. But we believe where there's action, there's hope: practicalaction.org #ShowYourStripes #ShareYourStripes

Climate change is affecting temperatures around the world. The communities we work with are already bearing the worst impacts of the climate crisis. But we believe where there's action, there's hope: practicalaction.org
 
#ShowYourStripes #ShareYourStripes
Mirianna Budimir (@mbudimir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On my way to #UKADR2024. Looking forward to interacting with the research world again, hearing what is going on, meeting up with old and new partners, and sharing some reflections on practitioner-research partnerships from Practical Action and ZCRAlliance. See you soon!

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⭐ We’re hiring! Come and work with us! Together we’re helping people to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges: practicalaction.org/careers/ #Careers #CharityJobs

⭐ We’re hiring! Come and work with us!

Together we’re helping people to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges: practicalaction.org/careers/

#Careers #CharityJobs
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We have appointed our first African chair of trustees, along with four other new members of our board! It will bring world class leadership and guidance to our work at a vital time when we are developing our new strategy for 2025-2030: practicalaction.org/news-media/202…

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🌿 Malawian farmers face huge post-harvest losses. Practical Action's Renewable Energy for Agriculture project empowers women with renewable energy, helping them grow quality crops, store produce, and secure contracts. 🌱 Learn more here: businessfightspoverty.org/off-grid-succe…

🌿 Malawian farmers face huge post-harvest losses. <a href="/PracticalAction/">Practical Action</a>'s Renewable Energy for Agriculture project empowers women with renewable energy, helping them grow quality crops, store produce, and secure contracts. 🌱 Learn more here: businessfightspoverty.org/off-grid-succe…
Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (@zcralliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How did Practical Action use the FRMC data and process to go from introductory meetings with USAID, to developing a full proposal together, with FRMC data forming a key part of the proposal? Find out in our latest learning report ➡️ floodresilience.net/resources/item…

How did <a href="/PracticalAction/">Practical Action</a> use the FRMC data and process to go from introductory meetings with <a href="/USAID/">USAID</a>, to developing a full proposal together, with FRMC data forming a key part of the proposal?

Find out in our latest learning report ➡️ floodresilience.net/resources/item…
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We are proud to be part of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance! Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance works with communities to influence policies and practices which enhance resilience to climate hazards. Find out more – ZCRAlliance.org

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Do you want to learn more about the foundations needed for transformative action when it comes to eliminating open burning of waste? We will be facilitating a session on eliminating open waste burning at #ISWA24 on the 18th of Sept. More info here: practicalaction.org/news-stories/i…

Do you want to learn more about the foundations needed for transformative action when it comes to eliminating open burning of waste? We will be facilitating a session on eliminating open waste burning at #ISWA24 on the 18th of Sept. More info here: practicalaction.org/news-stories/i…
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✏️🍅Got that back to school feeling? We're here for you teachers! Free #STEM resources for a variety of key stages. One of our favourites is the squashed tomato challenge: practicalaction.org/schools/squash… 📣Share this to any friends or family who are teachers, it's free!

✏️🍅Got that back to school feeling? We're here for you teachers! Free #STEM resources for a variety of key stages. One of our favourites is the squashed tomato challenge: 
practicalaction.org/schools/squash…

📣Share this to any friends or family who are teachers, it's free!
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We asked our Steering Group members from Practical Action, PracticalActionRwanda key questions ahead of the #HEC2024, read their insightful responses below! ⬇️⬇️ 💻 Register for online participation here: humanitarianenergy.org/news/event-cal… #HumanitarianEnergy

We asked our Steering Group members from <a href="/PracticalAction/">Practical Action</a>, <a href="/RwandaPA/">PracticalActionRwanda</a>  key questions ahead of the #HEC2024, read their insightful responses below! ⬇️⬇️

💻 Register for online participation here: 
humanitarianenergy.org/news/event-cal…

#HumanitarianEnergy
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We all know that food insecurity is a growing issue, but what if the way we farm is making it worse? #WorldFoodDay2024 That’s why we’re championing #RegenerativeFarming - an approach that ensures long-term food security: practicalaction.org/learning/regen…

We all know that food insecurity is a growing issue, but what if the way we farm is making it worse? #WorldFoodDay2024 

That’s why we’re championing #RegenerativeFarming - an approach that ensures long-term food security: practicalaction.org/learning/regen…
ColinMcQuistan (@colinmcquistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Next week #COP29 starts and given the #ClimateEmergency and #Biodiversity crises facing people and planet Practical Action will be on the ground sharing stories of hope, examples where empowered communities have succeeded to reverse the tide. #Hope practicalaction.org/learning/cop/c…

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🚨We're launching the "Building #Resilience for Food-Vulnerable Households” project in Sudan’s Kassala & Gedarif states! With World Food Programme & USAID support, we'll enhance #WaterAccess, #FoodSecurity, & community resilience 🌱💧 practicalaction.org/news-stories/l…

Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (@zcralliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tamanna Rahman from Practical Action has been following the #COP29 negotiations closely. Countries like #Bangladesh are calling for a robust #NCQG with the *quality* of finance, as well as the quantity, to meet the needs of communites impacted by climate crisis. COP29 Azerbaijan

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Nepali farmers are thriving despite climate change! Thanks to your support through #UKAidmatch, they’re using climate-smart tools like sustainable irrigation & better market access to thrive despite challenges. Learn more: bit.ly/4aEVhN3 #NepalFarmers

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💡 Clean energy is changing lives in Uganda & Rwanda! The SUNNY project brings solar power, biogas cooking & food refrigeration to displaced communities - boosting incomes & reducing waste. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3QAH5vi #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateAction

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UK aid cuts are unjust and will cost lives says Practical Action fundraising director Rachel Hudson. Read more here and find out how to contact your MP to let them know how you feel about the decision: practicalaction.org/news-stories/u…