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Practical Action

Practical Presents are unusual and thoughtful gifts that can make a friend or loved one smile and help transform the lives of the world's poorest people at the same time. Practical Presents are brought to you by Practical Action, an international development charity with a difference. We work together with some of the world’s poorest women, men and children, helping to alleviate poverty in the developing world through the innovative use of technology. Practical Action believe that the right idea, however small, can change lives.
Practical Presents from Practical Action
The Schumacher Centre for Technology and Developme
Bourton on Dunsmore
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 9QZ
United Kingdom
01926634400

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Ethical and Environmental Policy

Practical Action is a not for profit, non-governmental organization and as such is guided by our values - Justice, Democracy, Empowerment, Diversity and Sustainability. These are set out in the organizational Strategy which guides our work.

In practical terms, what this means is an emphasis on participatory approaches and enabling people in poor communities to have a voice in decision-making; ensuring they can have true ownership of the technologies we work on with them; and ensuring long-term environmental sustainability.