Welcome to Practical Action’s library of resources

Practical Action is a global development charity, building sustainable lives and livelihoods on the frontlines of poverty and climate change.

Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone.

We believe 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.

Working together with communities and our global partners, we’re developing innovate real-world solutions to build sustainable lives and livelihoods for people living on the frontlines of poverty and climate change. We’re turning surviving into thriving and overcoming injustice, especially for women and vulnerable groups.

Together we’re regenerating depleted land into productive farms; repurposing waste into energy; turning surviving into thriving. We’re accelerating what works,so solutions that start small can bring about big change.