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Stories of
Livelihood Creation


The Impact of Tools in Africa - Jeoffroy's Story
Jeoffroy is a truly inspirational man who has never allowed the challenges of his disability to hold him back. Using a wheelchair can...


The Team Behind the Tools: Sewing Machines
We want to take you behind the scenes in our Ipswich Refurbishment Centre and introduce you to our sewing machine team. We get all kinds...


Rebecca's Transformation: Empowering Zambian Villages with Tailoring Skills and TWAM Tools
One of the shining examples of the caring and selfless attitude that we see in so many of our tool recipients is Rebecca. Rebecca comes...


Empowering Dreams: Angela's Journey From Beginner to Designer
Angela, a young woman in Kalulushi, Zambia, was barely scraping by, only making a little money by selling clothing accessories. With no...


A Vision of Hope: Blessings' Pursuit of Education and Opportunity for All
We met Blessings and her son, Tasheni, in Zambia. Blessings is an incredibly inspiring woman, and we are sure you will be as inspired by...


Empowering Women through Sewing: Angela's Story
Meet Angela, a strong and determined single mother who is fighting to provide for her family. Angela's journey has been one of resilience...


"Tailoring will change my life."
The groups that receive our tools serve a wide range of vulnerable people in their communities, from young street orphans who never...


"Once you have a skill in your blood, it won't come out."
Skills training with good quality tools can truly be a lifeline to someone who has dropped out of formal education and has little...
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