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Practical Action uses technology to challenge poverty in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Our strength is our approach. We find out what people are doing, and help them to do it better. Through innovative thinking and technical knowledge, we enable communities to build on their skills and experience to produce practical solutions to their most pressing needs. We believe the right idea can transform lives forever, allow people to live in dignity and protect the world. We work with over 2 million people each year to help them break out of the cycle of poverty …for good.

Mbokiseng Moyo and other women in her village are able to give birth at the clinic after nightfall thanks to electric lighting and education has improved. Children can study longer at school after lessons and illness in the community can be treated at the clinic.

Photo: David Brazier

Silindikie Moyo is a technician who has been trained by Practical Action to manage the solar farm. She used to make and lay bricks but was trained to connect the schools, clinics and shops to the electricity supply and is now able to provide for her family and send her children to school.

Photo: Elvin Banda