In October, TWAM Ipswich celebrated its 500th carpentry kit sent so far in 2025 - a major milestone! And this snapshot from Zambia tells of the impact just one carpentry kit can have... The carpentry worksite at Mentra Youth, a place where futures are built... It may seem ramshackle, but the carpentry worksite at Mentra Youth training facility in Zambia is a hive of activity. And it lies at the heart of a mission that goes beyond its wooden posts and corrugated iron roof. TWA

We often read the stories of people who receive sewing machines in Africa and how it has changed their lives. But where does the journey begin? This is the story of Wayne from King's Lynn in Norfolk, England. He has donated so far about 60 sewing machines to TWAM, and he is still going strong! Wayne (right) with TWAM collector Don and a newly refurbished sewing machine! When TWAM first met Wayne in June, 2023, he refurbished sewing machines as a hobby - and had about 18 machi

In the heart of Zambia, the Nyangombe CTC exists to provide a safe refuge for individuals keen to start a new career or find a way out of...

There’s something truly special about giving old tech a second life — especially when that life is spent transforming communities....

Paul, one of our volunteers in Ipswich, assists with fundraising by collecting and selling old buttons, coins, militaria, stamps, and...

Every tool that comes into our refurbishment centre starts its journey of transformation in the “Tools In” section. Paul sorting the...

The joy that TWAM tools bring spreads from generation to generation!

Sounds easy, doesn't it? Just pop the tools in and off it goes, right? Well, not exactly. There is a knack to packing a TWAM container -...