Help Younes Turn His Craft Into a Stable Livelihood

Hello,

My name is Younes. I am a 29-year-old craftsman specializing in furniture maintenance, restoration, and everything related to woodwork. I gained my practical experience through daily work in a workshop, where I learned how to repair wooden furniture, sand it, restore damaged parts, and repaint it to give it a new life.

I grew up in a modest and poor environment where opportunities and resources were limited. In my country, imported woodworking tools and equipment are very expensive, which makes it difficult for someone starting with limited means to build a proper workshop.

Despite these challenges, my grandfather encouraged me to become independent and offered me an empty shop in his house so I could start working on my own. With the little money I had, I bought basic tools and materials so that I could begin working and slowly build my skills and my small workshop.

Today, I live with my mother in my grandfather’s house. I work hard every day to improve my craft and build a better future. My dream is simple: to succeed in my work, grow my small workshop into a stable source of income, and one day be able to buy a small home where my mother and I can live together with dignity and stability.