Transforming the lives of people with disabilities in Tanzania, through handicrafts training & employment.
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Neema Crafts Testimonials
At Neema Crafts we have seen massive change in the lives of many of our participants, we have also seen positive change in Iringa itself in people's attitudes to disability, but we also see, time and again, our visitors leave us changed. Below are some of their comments...
The work being done at Neema Crafts is quite simply life changing. I was overjoyed to be present to see Susie receive the recognition this deserved at the Women of the Year Lunch Awards in London. Her achievements should be celebrated each day as they make a difference to the lives of others. Keep smiling.
Baroness Floella Benjamin,OBE
To be honest I first went to Neema Craft just to get a cappuchino but I was so overwhelmed by the atmosphere, the quality of the crafts and the astonishing community work going on that I eventually ended up thousands of miles away in Harrogate,England doing a fund raiser to help keep this astonishing place going. Neema Crafts is fabulous - a place of love, hope, talent and cappuchino. Sandi Toksvig
What impresses me about Neema Crafts, is not just the quality of the paper and goods, but the enthusiasm of the staff and the warm, community atmosphere of the working environment. I like the paper so much, I'm using it for my wedding invitations!
Julie Whitfield, Links Advisor CMS.
I was thrown in at the deep end as a volunteer and it was the most rewarding and humbling experience. I can't give justice enough to the advocacy work, the faith and the passion that drives Neema Crafts Centre. It's simply awe-inspiring. Charlotte Allum-Smith, Volunteer at Neema Crafts
Inspirational place, Neema Crafts providing a sustainable future for people with disabilities. Go and see, and enjoy the best carrot cake I have known in my 25 years living and travelling in Africa. The ambience is wonderful and the food so tasty. Stephen Burgess, Africa Manager for CMS
Neema Crafts is such an impressive and inspiring place. It is heart-warming to meet so many people whose lives have been changed for the better as a result of the fellowship, training and employment opportunities at the Centre. In their own turn, these once disadvantaged men and women are now changing the communities of which they are a part. Judy Wiesinger, Diplomatic Spouses Group, Dar es Salaam
As soon as you walk into Neema Crafts, you are surrounded by smiles, laughter and the brilliant colors of the hand-made products that are transforming people's lives. By teaching people with disabilities a skill, Neema Crafts empowers the most marginalized people in Tanzanian society, and in so doing, works to reverse traditional stereotypes and prejudices. We were honored to volunteer there for almost two years, and our lives have been forever touched by all our friends at Neema. Alexander Klose, Friends of Ruaha Society
Neema Crafts do as they say, reaching out those who are marginalised by the society around them because of their disabilities. Without the love and care that Neema Crafts give to their workers and their families, where would they be now? We at Robin Hood Ministries are delighted to be able to offer our child sponsorship opportunities for the young deaf and disabled children in Iringa working in close partnership with Neema Crafts. Val Huxley, Robin Hood Ministries
Paperworks are delighted to be working with Neema Crafts. Our aims are very closely aligned and we believe that working together can make best use of both organisations strengths. Damien Handslip, Paperworks Harrogate UK
