Shallow wells saving lives
Help us bring safe, clean water to the Turkana region of north-west Kenya. And in turn help stop more innocent victims getting caught in the crossfire, when conflict over water spills into bloodshed.
Shallow wells are a real "back-to-basics" answer. But like so many Practical Action projects, we've also helped local people make simple changes to the design of their wells, leaving them safer, cleaner and more durable.
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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.
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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 this Christmas Practical Presents website– it means more.
Climate change talks
The UN climate change talks in Poland are a vital opportunity for rich nations to sign up to an adaptation fund. Practical Action is there, with live updates from Poznań.
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Safer solutions for Zimbabwe
Practical Action's community-based projects are helping poor people in rural and urban Zimbabwe with access to safe water and a cleaner environment.
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