Carpentry & Furniture Making – Craft Africa’s Spaces with Cooperatives

Coops.africa invites Cooperators and prospective Cooperators skilled in carpentry and joinery to join structured service contracts for the supply of school desks, chairs, kitchen units, wardrobes, doors, pallets, roofing trusses, and other woodwork. Products must meet contract specifications in durability, finish, and dimensions, using seasoned hardwood or treated pine, with quality fittings. Must have access to basic carpentry tools or workshop space. Contract values range from USD $800 to $40,000 depending on product type, quantity, and turnaround time. Payment is made within 15–30 days of delivery and quality verification. Material support and design templates are available for qualifying cooperators.

Welding & Metal Fabrication – Build Africa’s Infrastructure Cooperatively

Coops.africa invites skilled welders and metal fabricators in or affiliated with cooperatives to take up structured service contracts for producing steel window frames, gates, fencing, tank stands, trailers, furniture, and other metalworks. Work must meet specified dimensions, safety standards, and galvanizing or anti-rust requirements where applicable. Must have access to basic welding tools and workshop space. Contract values range from USD $1,000 to $50,000 depending on order size, complexity, and timeline. Payment is made within 15–30 days of completion and inspection. Advance payment or material support available to vetted cooperators. Deliverables can be picked up from workshop or delivered to client site per contract.

Tailoring Services – Stitch Africa’s Cooperative Style

Coops.africa invites Cooperators and prospective Cooperators skilled in tailoring to join structured supply contracts for uniforms, workwear, schoolwear, and traditional garments across the continent. We seek registered cooperatives or individuals with capacity to produce a minimum of 100 garments per month, using clean, durable fabric, consistent stitching, and professional finishing. Designs and specifications will be provided per contract. Contract values range from USD $500 to $25,000 depending on order size and turnaround time. Payment is made within 15–30 days of delivery, with possible upfront fabric supply or deposit for registered cooperatives. Delivery is to agreed aggregation points or directly to client locations under cooperative-managed logistics.