Construction work at Miswa School started in September 2025, and we’re delighted to share that the finish line is now firmly in sight. The new buildings have taken shape, and will transform the learning environment for pupils and teachers alike. From foundations to finishing touches The new classroom block houses three classrooms, alongside a multi-purpose… Continue reading Miswa School build nears completion
Benchmarking exercises are a practical way to learn, share experiences and bring back new insights that can help improve our work. Our Youth Economic Engagement through Work‑Based Learning in Construction (YEEC) project is driving transformation in how young people enter and thrive in Zambia’s construction sector. As part of efforts to strengthen the WBL model… Continue reading New insights to improve Work Based Learning training
On 22 January, Build It hosted its Women in Construction (WiC) 2026 conference bringing together a vibrant and committed community united in driving gender inclusion across the construction sector.  Held at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka, this second conference delivered a day of insight, collaboration, and action. Uniting voices across the sector This… Continue reading From systems to site: WiC 2026 drives greater inclusionÂ
Despite the grey skies and rain of the season, there is a real sense of brightness at Miswa School. The children have broken up for their Christmas holidays, but work continues for our construction team. The build is progressing at pace on the new classroom block for this growing rural school. Separate latrines for pupils… Continue reading Building momentum at Miswa School
On 2 December 2025 we proudly celebrated the graduation of 70 our talented trainees. The trainees had successfully completed entry-level courses in Rough Carpentry & Steel Fixing, Bricklaying & Plastering, and Tiling & Modular Paving. The day was filled with pride and joy, as graduates marked this milestone alongside their families and friends. It was a… Continue reading Proud moments from Graduation Day
Thanks to your generous support, construction work is underway at Miswa School in rural Zambia. Learning at Miswa School has been a daily struggle. With no proper classrooms or latrines, 265 young pupils and four volunteer teachers have endured very difficult conditions. All this will change. Breaking ground on a new chapter Construction began in… Continue reading Building a better school for children at Miswa
We are pleased to mark an important early milestone in our work to enhance work-based learning opportunities for young people entering Zambia’s construction industry. In October we hosted an orientation meeting with 17 participants, including representatives from Vocational Training Institutions (VTIs), industry, associations, and government ministries. The event marked the official launch of a new… Continue reading Strengthening Work-Based Learning in Zambia’s construction sector
We were proud to champion gender diversity and inclusion at this year’s BuildZambia 2025 Expo and Awards Gala, held 23 – 25 September at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka. The event was hosted by the National Council for Construction (NCC), and brought together key stakeholders and over 30 institutions under the theme “Building… Continue reading Building inclusion at BuildZambia 2025
Around 3 million young people in Zambia are currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET). This presents a major challenge, but is also an opportunity to unlock potential and drive growth. Build It International is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Liechtenstein Development Services (LED) to pilot youth economic engagement through Work-Based… Continue reading Youth economic engagement through Work-Based Learning in construction (YEEC)
Build It is proud to announce a new collaboration with Chilanga Cement Plc, who have generously committed to supplying discounted Mphamvu cement to support our work in Zambia. This contribution will directly benefit our 2025 school building projects at Malundu School and Miswa School, both in Chisamba District. It will also support young trainees learning… Continue reading Chilanga Cement supports Build It’s skills & schools projects
