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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-sto…
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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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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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Tamanna Rahman from @PracticalAction 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_AZ
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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 🌱💧
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Next week #COP29 starts and given the #ClimateEmergency and #Biodiversity crises facing people and planet @PracticalAction will be on the ground sharing stories of hope, examples where empowered communities have succeeded to reverse the tide. #Hope
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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…
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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/…
📣Share this to any friends or family who are teachers, it's free!
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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-sto…
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We are proud to be part of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance!
@ZCRAlliance works with communities to influence policies and practices which enhance resilience to climate hazards.
Find out more – ZCRAlliance.org
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How did @PracticalAction 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/resource…
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🌿 Malawian farmers face huge post-harvest losses. @PracticalAction'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/of…
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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-med…
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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
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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 @PracticalAction and @floodalliance.
See you soon!
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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
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What are the strategies needed for building inclusive #EarlyWarningSystems? Our Senior Climate and Resilience Expert, @MBudimir will share insights at the Understanding Risk Forum on the 20th June.
More details here: lnkd.in/eHNecSyF
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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/
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The #NCQG has the potential to change lives all over the world - but what exactly is it...?
Our friends at @mercycorps @Concern @ifrc @PracticalAction are here to help - keep an eye on our channels this week to find out more!
@zfoundation
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