Working with local organisations in some of the poorest countries in Africa, Tools for Self Reliance refurbishes tools in the UK and then sends them to communities in Africa. We support rural artisans and craftworkers with tools and training so they can improve their businesses.
We also collaborate with others to campaign against the causes of poverty.
photos by Simon de Trey White
Make a Difference
Here we highlight an example of how Tools for Self Reliance has made a difference to people’s lives. These are our Stories from Africa.
A Little Help Goes a Long Way for Dan and Sons Shoe Repair
This family business applied for a tool kit via the Artisan Support Programme in 2003.
Click here to see all the Stories from Africa.
Patrons
Tools for Self Reliance is proud to have had the patronage of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Susan George, Archbishop John Sentamu, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and Bishop Trevor Huddleston. Why not add your support too by donating some money, becoming a volunteer, or donating some tools?
You can view a low bandwidth (dial-up) version or a high bandwidth (broadband) version of a video in which Archbishop Tutu endorses Tools for Self Reliance and the work that the organisation does.