Practical Action

Working together with communities and its global partners, Practical Action is developing innovative real-world solutions to build sustainable lives and livelihoods for people living on the frontlines of poverty and climate change. It is turning surviving into thriving and overcoming injustice, especially for women and vulnerable groups.

The charity believes where there's action, there's hope. That societies and economies can work for the benefit of all. That we can live within the planet's means. That innovation and cooperation can conquer any challenge. It works alongside communities to develop holistic, locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. It shares what works with others, accelerating solutions that bring about big change.

Thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery, Practical Action has been working with refugees and local communities for the past two years in Rwanda to grow healthy food, create thriving businesses and protect natural resources - a win for both people and the planet.