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On #InternationalWomensDay2023 we recognise the incredible role that women play throughout Build It International as we strive to deliver our mission of bringing life changing opportunities to young women and men in Zambia. Sexism and prejudice is rife in the construction sector in Zambia – just another challenge for the hundreds of young women who have… Continue reading International Women’s Day #Embrace Equity

Fifteen years ago, I handed in my notice at Harvest Help and took up a part-time position as CEO of Build It International. I was part of a group of four development professionals who had spent the past 18 months developing the idea. I definitely made a very good decision! With your help, we have… Continue reading The Next Chapter – Message from the CEO

It’s full steam ahead to complete the redevelopment of Libuyu Health Centre before the heavy rains arrive. The delivery of vital healthcare services has continued throughout redevelopment. Some outpatient services have been temporarily relocated outside, and need to move back inside before the start of the rainy season. Work has progress well. The existing building… Continue reading Final finishes at Libuyu Health Centre

Schools across Zambia are starting to wind down for the long Christmas break. But our building work continues at pace at Zambezi Sawmills Community School on the edge of Livingstone. The school desperately needs additional facilities to support more children from this disadvantaged community. Your support is making this happen. The main structure of the… Continue reading Classrooms taking shape at Zambezi Sawmills School

And that’s a wrap! A massive thank you to everyone who helped us smash our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge22 target of £34,000. Your support helped us raise an incredible £52,085 (including gift aid and offline donations) in just a week! Funds raised will go towards our Training into Work programme in Zambia. Our training supports disadvantaged… Continue reading Big Give Christmas Challenge target smashed!

Growing up has never been easy, but young people today face extraordinary challenges. Now more than ever, they need support to develop the skills, confidence and resilience to thrive amid uncertainty. Our Training into Work programme brings real change for young people in Zambia. Evelyn trained with us last year: “I joined the training because… Continue reading Skills for a brighter future

Walls, and excitement, have been rising this month as our community trainees continue making great progress on the construction of new classrooms at Zambezi Sawmills Community School. The classroom block will provided desperately needed learning space for this growing school, with three new classrooms plus one dedicated computer classroom. The trainees help to lay the… Continue reading Walls rising at Zambezi Sawmills Community School

We are delighted to be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022  raising vital funds to support our Training into Work programme. A chance for your donation to be doubled from 29 November 2022 to 6 December 2022, at no extra cost to you! That’s one donation, twice the impact. Our training empowers young… Continue reading Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022

The new roof is up on the main building at Libuyu Health Centre – an exciting milestone in our redevelopment of the clinic building. The existing building was not designed as a health centre, situated in the heart of a busy community on the edge of Livingstone. Some sections of the building are over 30… Continue reading New roof at Libuyu Health Centre

It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news that Stephen passed away suddenly on 29 August 2022. He was a close friend from university days, and Build It’s first ever supporter. It’s no exaggeration to say that without his early involvement, Build It may never have got going. Stephen remained a… Continue reading Stephen Gosztony, 1961 – 2022