Livelihood

Tools that let someone earn rather than receive.

Open Livelihood needs

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Donation Guidelines

Verified criteria to ensure your items are ready for immediate, dignified use.

Good to donate

Sewing machines, overlockers and tailoring equipment
Hand tools and power tools for carpentry, masonry or repair
Commercial-grade kitchen equipment for food vendors
Carts, crates and weighing scales for small traders
Working laptops for freelance or data-entry work
Salon, embroidery and craft equipment

Please avoid

Tools missing the bit, blade, foot or attachment that makes them usable
Machines needing a part no longer manufactured
Power tools with damaged cords or missing guards
Hobby-grade equipment where the request clearly implies daily commercial use

How donating works

Giving your livelihood items is simple, safe, and direct.

List your item

Snap a quick photo and add basic details. It takes less than 2 minutes.

We find a match

We connect you with verified local needs near you.

Handover securely

Meet up safely in a public spot or ship directly to them.

Impact Stories

"The livelihood we received changed everything for us. We finally had what we needed, and it gave us so much hope."

Priya Sharma

Received livelihood

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