Sam Shoe Making
July 2, 2025
‘Sam Shoe Making’ is a group of three shoemakers led by 26-year-old Sam Donatus, based on the outskirts of Mwanza town.
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‘Sam Shoe Making’ is a group of three shoemakers led by 26-year-old Sam Donatus, based on the outskirts of Mwanza town.
As a mother of two young children, 31-year-old Jovia focuses on providing for her family. She previously ran a small mobile money kiosk that generated a small income.
Jofus, 27, made and sold chapatis at the local market but felt he could do more with his life. This led him to enrol in a metal fabrication and welding course.
Jofrey trained at Basu Bandu Rural Development Association (BRUDA) in sheet metal fabrication and welding.
Fiona, 23, graduated in tailoring at Bulhalho Foundation (BUF) and was awarded a Department of Industrial Training (DIT) Diploma.
In Chesham, the Old Boot Factory, located at 71 Townsend Road, is a testament to the town’s rich industrial heritage and how it has been repurposed for community use.
Hakizetu is a women and youth organisation based on the outskirts of Mwanza town in Tanzania. They provide life and business skills training.
After dropping out of secondary school without grades, 21-year-old Vesta decided to take control of her life and find employment.
Container Gavin was named by Robin, one of our long-serving volunteers. Over the past 18 years, he has dedicated his time to Workaid.
A sale of high quality French and Italian upholstery fabrics plus bargain rolls of other fabric all at incredible prices.
Container Ayla is scheduled to leave for Zambia on Tuesday the 4th of February.
Unfortunately, our partner in Zambia – the Vwila Foundation – has been given notice to vacate their office premises in Lusaka.
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Phone Number: 01494 775220
Email Address: admin@workaid.org
Address:
The Old Boot Factory
71 Townsend Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 2AA
Registered Charity: 1041574
The Office
Monday – Friday
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Tool Donations
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Workaid Shop
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10am – 4pm
The Hub
Monday & Tuesday
10am – 3pm
Phone Number: 01494 775220
Email Address: admin@workaid.org
Address:
The Old Boot Factory
71 Townsend Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 2AA
Registered Charity: 1041574
The Office
Monday – Friday
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm
The Workaid Shop
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10am – 4pm
Tool Donations
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Hub
Monday – Tuesday
10am – 3pm
Phone Number: 01494 775220
Email Address: admin@workaid.org
Address:
The Old Boot Factory
71 Townsend Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 2AA
Registered Charity: 1041574