Tools for Self Reliance Cymru / TFSR Cymru
@tools2tanzania.bsky.social
We are a Welsh Charity who collect donated tools including sewing machines. Together with a partner in Tanzania, we provide tools and training to rural artisans in some of the most underdeveloped areas of the country. Reg Charity 1055483 tfsrcymru.org.uk
Going to Glasto, or already there? Drop in and see us in the Green Futures area, near the railway and Speakers Forum.
June 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Going to Glasto, or already there? Drop in and see us in the Green Futures area, near the railway and Speakers Forum.
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May 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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We could do with a volunteer or two to help out at our stall. Nice day out and plenty of free time to explore the other stalls. Please email us on contact@tfarcymru.org.uk if you can help. Diolch
May 12, 2025 at 6:19 AM
We could do with a volunteer or two to help out at our stall. Nice day out and plenty of free time to explore the other stalls. Please email us on contact@tfarcymru.org.uk if you can help. Diolch
What tools do we sell?
1. Tools not requested in Tanzania, eg gardening tools
2. Antique tools for which spare parts are not generally available
3. Tools that are not robust enough for a busy workshop in Tanzania
4. Tools that are in little demand and we have too many in stock, eg Junior hacksaws.
1. Tools not requested in Tanzania, eg gardening tools
2. Antique tools for which spare parts are not generally available
3. Tools that are not robust enough for a busy workshop in Tanzania
4. Tools that are in little demand and we have too many in stock, eg Junior hacksaws.
January 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
What tools do we sell?
1. Tools not requested in Tanzania, eg gardening tools
2. Antique tools for which spare parts are not generally available
3. Tools that are not robust enough for a busy workshop in Tanzania
4. Tools that are in little demand and we have too many in stock, eg Junior hacksaws.
1. Tools not requested in Tanzania, eg gardening tools
2. Antique tools for which spare parts are not generally available
3. Tools that are not robust enough for a busy workshop in Tanzania
4. Tools that are in little demand and we have too many in stock, eg Junior hacksaws.
The first event of 2025!
Come a browse and even buy the gardening tools you need for the forthcoming season. www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/event-pro/he...
Come a browse and even buy the gardening tools you need for the forthcoming season. www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/event-pro/he...
January 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The first event of 2025!
Come a browse and even buy the gardening tools you need for the forthcoming season. www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/event-pro/he...
Come a browse and even buy the gardening tools you need for the forthcoming season. www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/event-pro/he...
Each trainee receives a certificate following a successful completion of the course. This is very much appreciated and valued.
January 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Each trainee receives a certificate following a successful completion of the course. This is very much appreciated and valued.
Some images of the students on our recent two week residential courses
January 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Some images of the students on our recent two week residential courses
We will be in Hay on Wye on Sat Dec 7th for the Fairtrade Xmas Market. Lovely gift ideas which support Tanzanian rural artisans. Please RePost
#SupportingArtisans
#ToolsAndTrainingChangesLives
#SupportingArtisans
#ToolsAndTrainingChangesLives
November 27, 2024 at 8:26 PM
We will be in Hay on Wye on Sat Dec 7th for the Fairtrade Xmas Market. Lovely gift ideas which support Tanzanian rural artisans. Please RePost
#SupportingArtisans
#ToolsAndTrainingChangesLives
#SupportingArtisans
#ToolsAndTrainingChangesLives
Our latest shipping container is on its way to Tanzania, filled with many thousands of tools and hundreds of sewing machines.These will be cleaned & sharpened (obvs not the s/m) and distributed to rural artisans in Lake Zone and Tanga region. #GoodToolsChangeLives
#SelfDetermination
#SkilledArtisans
#SelfDetermination
#SkilledArtisans
November 26, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Our latest shipping container is on its way to Tanzania, filled with many thousands of tools and hundreds of sewing machines.These will be cleaned & sharpened (obvs not the s/m) and distributed to rural artisans in Lake Zone and Tanga region. #GoodToolsChangeLives
#SelfDetermination
#SkilledArtisans
#SelfDetermination
#SkilledArtisans
If you have an old black Singer a sewing machine gathering dust in your attic or feeling unused in your home why not help change a rural tailors livelihood by donating it to TFSR Cymru.
November 19, 2024 at 8:02 AM
If you have an old black Singer a sewing machine gathering dust in your attic or feeling unused in your home why not help change a rural tailors livelihood by donating it to TFSR Cymru.
Our new workshop at Kalwande College was inaugurated in October funded by us from the sale of refurbished garden tools bought by the public. Diolch yn fawr pawb!
November 18, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Our new workshop at Kalwande College was inaugurated in October funded by us from the sale of refurbished garden tools bought by the public. Diolch yn fawr pawb!
Our latest shipping container will be leaving soon for Dar es Salaam filled to the brim with tools of all description and a couple of hundred sewing machines. These will be refurbished by our wonderful staff at Kalwande and distributed to the more rural parts of Lake Zone, Tanzania.
November 17, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Our latest shipping container will be leaving soon for Dar es Salaam filled to the brim with tools of all description and a couple of hundred sewing machines. These will be refurbished by our wonderful staff at Kalwande and distributed to the more rural parts of Lake Zone, Tanzania.