Tools for Solidarity
Ever wondered what you could do with unwanted tools cluttering up your garage? Perhaps you have a sewing machine, from yesteryear, gathering up dust in an attic. Well now it can be put to good use!!
In this podcast Chris talks at length to Stephen Wood, co-ordinator for the charity Tools for Solidarity, which has been in existence for almost forty years.
Chris visits the workshop at 55a Sunnyside Street, Belfast and learns about the background to a charity that is “fully run by international, local and supported volunteers.”
The main focus of Tools for Solidarity is “to support artisans in the poorest parts of the world and mostly in the countries of Africa.”
Refurbished tools, sewing machines and machinery are shipped out to Africa to assist communities and various groups improve their level of income.
There are many benefits, both for those benefactors in the developing world, and the volunteers who are involved in repairing and refurbishment.
The charity also promotes the awareness of sustainable development issues and deliver the Education for Sustainable Future programme to schools and youth groups.
Listen in to an interesting and thought-provoking conversation with Stephen Wood who enlightens Chris on all aspects of the charity.
There are workshops based in Belfast, Downpatrick and Mourne Grange.
For further details on Tools for Solidarity go to their website at:
https://www.toolsforsolidarity.com/
email: tools.belfast@myphone.coop
telephone: 02895435972
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toolsforsolidarity