Tools for Self Reliance

Who we are

Tools for Self Reliance is a rarity amongst charities – our work genuinely transforms lives.  Every tool we send, every new skill learnt, means a person, a family, a community, benefits.  And that means every penny we raise will help transform a life. 

We run projects across five countries in Africa in partnership with local NGO and CBOs to support people to find meaningful employment and to secure an income that will support them and their families. Projects provide vocational training opportunities which will equip them with practical trade skills and knowledge of how to run their own businesses and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Alongside this, we refurbish and send hand and electrical tools to our partners in Africa to fully equip the projects and trainees with the items they need to build their own toolkit and build their path to success. To date, we sent the equivalent of over £3million of tools, and saved much of this from landfill. 

Our ultimate goal is to reduce poverty in Africa and help trainees and families build sustainable livelihoods.