Tools Shaping Lives

Our mission is to provide woodworking tools and training to craftsmen in developing countries to start or expand a woodworking business. Our goal is to offer opportunities for financial security and self-reliance to individuals who would otherwise not have the resources to pursue their dreams of a better life.

Life in El Salvador

El Salvador is a beautiful country with lush rainforests, towering mountains, and sandy beaches.

However, the average annual household income hovers at about $8,000, and our craftsmen make $2,500 or less before going through training. It’s only through your help that we can empower them to improve their financial situations and support those closest to them.

As part of our training programs, craftsmen build items that benefit their communities. Pictured are lunch tables and benches for a local school.

Tools for Opportunity is 100% volunteer-based, and every dollar and tool donated to TFO goes directly toward empowering craftsmen in Central America.