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 A special thanks to Generate. Change. for producing this great video capturing Practical Small Projects' work and philosophy. Check it out here >>
 We are happy to announce that the Addax Petroleum Foundation has renewed its support for Practical Small Projects. Addax site >>
World Bank Mary Graham addresses researchers at the World Bank, in Washington D.C.
 Addax Petroleum Foundation Pledges Support The Addax Petroleum Foundation has agreed to fund the current needs of the village of Meridiela, including the construction of a well with solar pump, the rehabilitation of the health clinic, installation of solar electricity and refrigeration in the health clinic, the installation of solar electricity in the school, and the transfer of skills so villagers can maintain these systems. Addax site >>
 Mary Graham featured in the Daily Press "Woman's nonprofit brings power, hope to Africans", says the Daily Press. The story, which explains how a woman from Northern Virginia has brought lights and entrepreneurship to villages in Mali, was picked up by the Associated Press, and subsequently appeared in dozens of other publications. Read >>
 The Patrick and Anna Cudahy Fund, which dates back to 1921, continues its long tradition of providing assistance in the relief of poverty and care of the sick by giving financial support to Practical Small Projects.
 Fundraiser at the Jonathan Sturges "Cottage" Board member Bette Gigliotti holds an event at this historic home, successful in raising money towards the construction of a maternity in Bougouni, Mali.
 Mary Graham speaks at the AfriCANDO conference Mary Graham speaks at the AfriCANDO conference. This year's conference is themed "Promoting the Use of Appropriate Technology for Rural Community Development in Africa", and is sponsored by the Foundation for Democracy in Africa
Mary at ASPO Mary spoke at the Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas conference in Cork, Ireland.
 Craigslist Foundation Reality Grant Kristin participated in the Reality Grantmaking Competition at the Craigslist Foundation's Boot Camp in NYC and came in 3rd place, winning a small grant for Practical Small Projects.
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Installation is completed in Dialakoroba school by Afriq-Power,
the Malian solar enterprise spawned by Practical Small Projects. Villagers
are thrilled to have electricity and lights, which will greatly improve
conditions for adult literacy classes and evening study.
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School sees dramatic improvement in student test scores following
installation of locally made solar panels by Practical Small Projects.
Prior to installation, 6 out of 37 students passed the national exam.
After installation, 36 out of 37 passed. As chores usually take precedence
during the day, lightbulbs extend the productive hours available for studying.
Banco case
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 Malian
President Amadou Toumani Touri admires Practical Small Project's
solar box oven at the International Conference on Water held along the
Niger River, in Bamako, Mali. The oven garners much attention as Malian's
see the value in an alternative to using expensive and extremely scarce
coal and fuelwood.
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 Development
Director Kristin Johnson returns from a month in Mali. Experience
the Malian adventures in this firsthand account of her trip.
Kristin's
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