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From Rukwa region

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Tools received from Tools for Self Reliance have enabled the M/S Wazee Wastaafu Carpentry Unit to expand their business and train more employees.

Rukwa blacksmiths

The photograph shows M/S Wazee Wastaafu Carpentry unit displaying some of the tools received recently. They have been using them to produce school desks which the Regional Education Office ordered from the group. There are 9 members and 14 trainees in the group. Since receiving their kit the group say the number of trainees has increased and that they now earn an average income of 150,000 Tanzanian shillings per month.