The Women’s Organisation for Development and Environment Protection (WODEP) is a remarkable, woman-led initiative based in Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. This is their story.

During a recent visit to Zambia, we saw tools in action through the work of the Samfya District Development Team; there, we met people such as Richard, whose lives and businesses have benefited from the tools they have received.

TWAM has been awarded a Silver Commonwealth Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility Award in the category of Best Environmental Improvement, recognising our ongoing commitment to giving unwanted tools a second life and creating sustainable livelihoods around the world.

Last year, TWAM sent 2,232 electric sewing machines to Africa, providing much-needed equipment for trainee tailors and those seeking to learn a new skill. Today, we introduce you to one of them!

When TWAM visited their tool recipients at the Faith Orphanage in Kitwe, Zambia, we met a young woman whose determination and compassion left a lasting impression on us. This is the story of Choma.

Charity is from the Fly Deaf Inclusive training programme in Lusaka, Zambia. There, deaf people across the local area are supported through skills learning, gaining confidence and a path to independence. This is her testimony!

Vanessa is one of many young women who has discovered a new livelihood on TWAM tools, thanks to training at Mindset Education - our Ugandan partners. This is her story!

We hope you will enjoy this snapshot into our UK mission, from one of our hardworking collectors. Andrew, who is based in Penarth just south of Cardiff in Wales, has written us the following short article, expressing hope for TWAM's continued growth in Wales...