Support our work

Practical Action has a unique approach to development – we don't start with technology, but with people. Your support is vital. Voluntary donations are the lifeblood of our work with poor communities around developing world.

Make a donation
Making a donation to Practical Action couldn't be easier: donate online by credit or debit card, call us on 0800 389 16 24, or print out and return a donation form.

Make a regular gift
You could help us with a regular gift each month, enabling us to plan ahead with confidence, securing the long-term future of poor communities worldwide.

Practical Presents
Why not give your friends and loved ones a Practical Present? There are lots to choose from including Gorgeous Goats and Perfect Pumpkins.

How your money can help
Around the world, Practical Action is working with communities to reduce poverty. Read real-life examples of how your support can transform lives ...

Take a step to challenge poverty
Sponsored events are a fantastic way of raising money for charity, as well as giving you an exciting and challenging experience.

BBC Radio 4 appeal
Broadcaster Adam Hart Davis asks what life is like for youngsters in Kenya, forced to share pit latrines with more than 100 people every day.

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