Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Resilience isn't just surviving the next crisis; it's being ready for whatever comes next. Our practical guide, Building Organizational Resilience by John Cammack & Gopal Rao, will help mission-driven organizations adapt, thrive & build for the future: practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3127/bu... 000
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 09/07/2026We're excited to be supporting #DSA2026 online! Although we won't be there in person, we'd love to hear from prospective authors and share our collections of books on development and social justice. Visit our website or send us a message! 📚👋 @devcomms.bsky.social 021
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 29/05/2026In fragile and conflict-affected settings, coordination matters. Building Resilience and its companion Field Manual are now FREE to download! Guide: practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3129/bu... Manual: practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3132/fi... #HumanitarianAction #WASH #GlobalHealth 010
Reposted by Practical Action PublishingDevelopment Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 07/04/2026📚 From Idea to Action 📚 This deeply moving and insightful new book published by @papublishing.bsky.social brings to life the stories of Afghan women who have become architects of change, shaping their families, communities & nation against immense odds. buff.ly/4KSp812 001
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Just published: From Idea to Action! This deeply moving and insightful book brings to life the stories of Afghan women who have become architects of change, shaping their families, communities and nation against immense odds. practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3125/fr... #AfghanWomen #SocialChange 010
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 08/12/2025As millions around the world, as well as here in the UK, struggle to secure safe, affordable housing, Somewhere to Live reminds us that home is not a privilege: it’s a human right. Order your copy: practicalactionpublishing.com/book/2601/so... #AffordableHousing #UrbanPlanning #RightToHousing 010
Reposted by Practical Action PublishingDevelopment Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 13/11/2025📚 10 Lessons in Localisation by Sinead Walsh — on how aid can truly serve communities. Many INGOs talk about ‘localising’ aid, but how many really know how? @papublishing.bsky.social buff.ly/6cLvX5c 021
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 29/10/2025🌊 Powering communities for decades, and still relevant today. Our Micro-Hydro Design Manual is now open access! A trusted guide to small-scale, sustainable energy: practical, transformative, and free for all. 🔗 practicalactionpublishing.com/book/1394/mi... #OpenAccess #RenewableEnergy #MicroHydro 000
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Most international #NGOs say they want to ‘localise’, to promote greater leadership and delivery by local and national actors. But are they serious and do they know how to do it? Find out more in this new book: practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3080/10... #localization 000
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 18/09/2025We loved talking with @devcomms.bsky.social about our past achievements, future plans, and how lucky we are to work with and amplify the voices of our inspiring partners, authors, and organisations around the world. We'd love to share this quick read with you👉 www.devstud.org.uk/2025/09/15/p... 012
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 17/09/2025This pioneering book is the first study to comprehensively re-examine case studies from over a decade ago - revealing how communities’ experiences of climate change are shifting over time. Order your copy from👉 practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3072/cl... 010
Reposted by Practical Action PublishingDevelopment Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 16/09/2025📚 New and upcoming titles from @papublishing.bsky.social ✨ Untold stories of disablement and displacement: Syrian refugees in Canada 🌎 Lessons from the Zapatistas 🎭 The Congress of the disappeared: a drama from Brazil in prose View these titles and more: www.devstud.org.uk/2025/08/12/p... 021
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 21/08/2025📢 Calling all development researchers, practitioners, and students: The entire collection of Robert Chambers’ ebooks is now free to access! Which one shaped your thinking the most? 👇 Find them all here: practicalactionpublishing.com/authors/Cham... #OpenAccess #DevelopmentStudies #Chambers 000
Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Dr Sukaina Dada shows where commitments to #refugees & people seeking asylum - and responsibilities to the #disability community - are falling short & calls on the intl community, disability advocates & governments to do better." Order your copy practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3052/un... 000
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Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Just printed and looking beautiful! "Each chapter offers unique and thought-provoking insights into how rural women are using the limited opportunities available to creatively redefine their lives and the futures of generations to come." Get your copy: practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3054/yo... 000
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Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Tomorrow is #WorldWaterDay -and in support of all who are working to provide water & sanitation in the most vulnerable communities, we are delighted to announce that ‘Sanitation in Humanitarian Settings’ is now #openaccess – thank you to all the generous individual donations that made this possible! 100
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