Wood Workshop

in the SKILLS FACTORY on Samos

The Wood Department is one of the most important and popular divisions within the SKILLS FACTORY. We manufacture furniture pieces and various other wood projects mainly from recycled wood acquired on the island.

Our work in the Wood Workshop includes:

  • Recycling of old pallets and other unused wood.
  • Planning, measuring, and manufacturing furniture pieces for the containers in refugee camps, partner organizations, and local households.
  • Providing training, advancement, and safety guidance in handling various manual and electric tools and machines.
  • Exchange of professional knowledge from around the world.

OUR IMPACT

  • Supplying refugees and locals with furniture according to their needs.
  • Reducing import and waste burden.
  • Promoting independence, creativity, and teamwork
  • Preparing for the European job market
  • Fostering appreciation for professions in the wood industry.

Department Sponsoring

To equip and sustain the Wood Workshop, we rely on the support of sponsors.

It is particularly important to us to purchase consumables directly on the island from our local partners, thereby supporting small, family-owned businesses. 

Professional woodworking machinery and accessories, not available on the island, have been generously provided by companies that share the same passion for the future of craftsmanship as we do. 

Raw Materials:

Teilsponsoring des täglichen Handwerkbedarfs in der SKILLS FACTORY. 

 

Machines and Tools:

Donation and repairs of machines, tools and supplies for our wood workshop (2021-today)

Together with our partners we invest in craftsmanship and in the future of our society.

Interested?

Does your company share our vision for investing in the future of craftsmanship and society?

Get in touch with us: 

info@selfm-aid.ch