Technology can play a critical role in solving major challenges facing humanity: poverty and climate change.
But while cutting-edge science and innovation is benefitting billions of people, a billion more are left behind.
Our approach
We ask people what problems they face – and what knowledge and skills they already have.
We bring together scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and politicians – and use our expertise to allow technology to transform the lives of women and men living in poverty.
We want to inspire others to take up this approach – so we use our projects to demonstrate what works and show the world how technology can be used for good.
By always keeping people at the heart of our work and using technology for good, we believe we can improve the lives of everyone.
Our vision
Our vision is for a world where all people have access to the technologies that enable them to meet their basic needs and reach their potential, in a way that safeguards the planet today, and for future generations.
Our mission
To develop and demonstrate practical, technology-based solutions that enable women and men living in or vulnerable to poverty, to lead dignified lives.
To partner with people whose lives are transformed by these efforts and with a range of other organisations: ensuring local ownership, and that the solutions work in the longer term without us.
To inspire change through the widespread adoption of sustainable technologies that work - socially, economically and environmentally, so that more people living in or vulnerable to poverty benefit from our learning.
Our ambition
Our ambition is that by 2030 we will have transformed the way technology is used to improve the lives of people living in, or vulnerable to poverty
Contact us
Head office: practicalaction@practicalaction.org.uk | +44 (0) 1926 634400 | International offices
General enquiries: enquiries@practicalaction.org.uk
For specific technical enquiries, please visit our Technical Enquiry Service