Dear friends and supporters,
We are writing to share that our Coordinator Tony Care has retired from his position in TFSR Cymru.
Tony became a paid employee in 2007, having been a founder member
of Crickhowell TFSR a very long time ago.
When we became a separate charity in 1986 it soon became clear that a
coordinator would be needed to manage the day to day work of the charity
and drive forward the new venture.
His knowledge of old tools and in particular of the need for those tools
in Africa has been a vital part of the growth of the charity over the
years and his innovative projects have benefited thousands of people.
His retirement comes at a watershed for the organisation as we recover
from a very difficult 18 months and try to find new ways of funding our
work.
The demand for tools in Tanzania is unrelenting, but as
industrialisation takes hold in the country, rural areas and artisans
remain deprived so the need for good quality tools and sewing machines
to earn a living becomes even more urgent.
Tony’s departure will leave a void which could be difficult to fill, but
we will find ways of doing so.
We wish Tony every success in wherever life takes him during his
retirement. He has offered to continue to support the charity, and we
are sure he will be seen by many of you in the months and years ahead.
It is not appropriate at the moment to celebrate his retirement in any form of gathering,
but if you would like to leave a message for him we will pass it on:-
email – bestwishes@tfsrcymru.org.uk
The Chairmen of the Board, on behalf of Tools for Self Reliance Cymru Trustees
www.tfsrcymru.org.uk
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