Tool Rental Center
Provide access to facilities that allow knowledge to be applied in practice
Statistically, in the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania, most children complete their education at the age of 13–14 without obtaining any vocational qualifications and therefore lack the ability to earn a living. This leads to stagnation in economic development, the perpetuation by children of traditional social/family models, marriages among children, and a lack of emancipation and independence of women.
Even those who manage to enter vocational training with a carpenter or tailor often cannot turn the knowledge they acquire into a business due to the lack of capital to invest in their own workshop, space, or tools. Many individuals possess manual skills that would enable them to carry out minor household repairs; however, due to limited access to appropriate tools, they are unable to do so. Moreover, the inability to carry out large orders or repairs results in a significant outflow of money from the region and hinders development.
The idea of a tool rental center is to provide free access to borrowing tools for a short period, enabling the completion of large orders, difficult repairs, or house construction.
The list of tools available at the rental center was developed with the participation of local mechanics, carpenters, builders, and farmers.
Adult residents of the villages of Mtae and Mambo may use the rental center.
Why Tool Rental Center?
– Center enables community members to complete repairs, undertake larger projects, build homes.
– It gives the opportunity to apply skills in practice.
– The Center help retain financial resources within the region, supports local craftmanship, and fosters sustainable economic development for the community.
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