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Stories of
Livelihood Creation


Meet Tim and Alison from Rugby
Meet two of TWAM's Rugby-based volunteers - Tim and Alison


Margaret's Journey of Empowerment
In Solwezi, Zambia, challenges massively overshadow opportunities. Margaret, a resilient woman and a mother of six, found a newfound purpose and means of sustenance through the skills she acquired with the help of the tools. Margaret embarked on a journey to learn how to make doormats by hand to give herself the chance to support her family. The initial days were challenging, but with determination and the right tools, she and her fellow community members can now make beautif


Sewing Machines Transform Lives - Susan's Story
Susan lives in Kalulushi, one of the poorest townships on the outskirts of Kitwe, Zambia. Kitwe was once a thriving mining town, but with...


How a Knitting Course Transformed Jane's Tragic Story
Jane, a mother, grandmother, and widow, spent every day haunted by a series of heartbreaking losses. With her husband beaten to death by...


How TWAM Tools Transformed a School in Zambia
Chilanga is one of the poorest communities in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Unemployment is permanently over 70%. One of the main...


Giving New Life to Old Computers: Meet the Ipswich IT Refurbishment Team
At TWAM, unwanted, donated computers find a new lease of life under the skilled hands of Graham and the IT team, as well as our IT team...


The Impact of Five Refurbished Sewing Machines 🧵
Nestled amidst an impoverished rural landscape, where opportunity is scarce and unemployment a cruel reality, the Fungai Education Centre...


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...
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