It has been fantastic to see our Training into Work programme make such positive progress this year, after two years of disruption caused by the pandemic. Our first two groups of 2022 trainees have finished their training with us at the Centre for Excellence. They are now on their work placements, which are an integral… Continue reading Full steam ahead for 2022 training
We all have a part to play in tackling climate change. Generous support through the BGL Legacy Programme means we have been able to increase our green support to six schools in Zambia, helping them to better connect with nature and their local environment. Environmental workshops Our friends at charity ReScope have delivered two-day workshops… Continue reading A greener future
Thank you to everyone who took part in our inaugural clay pigeon shoot on 27 April 2022. The teams enjoyed a competitive 100-bird shoot amongst the stunning setting of Bisley Shooting Ground, Surrey. Funds raised from the event will go towards our next project at Zambezi Sawmills Community School in Zambia. We are looking to… Continue reading Barrel of fun at first clay pigeon event
We are delighted to welcome Ms Chilufya Kasutu as our Interim Country Director in Zambia. Following on from her predecessor Sughra Hussain, will be a hard act to follow but Chilufya is very much up to the job. Chilufya is an experienced NGO Programme Manager having worked for Oxfam and Counterpart International (USAID funded), amongst… Continue reading Saying hello, waving good bye
Your generous support means plans are progressing well to build new classrooms for children at Zambezi Sawmills Community School, Livingstone. Existing classrooms are unable to cope with growing pupil numbers. “Class sizes are too big” explains Senior Teacher Mweetwa. “It is very frustrating that we do not have enough one-on-one time with children who are struggling.… Continue reading Creating space to learn at Zambezi Community School
It was a real delight to show staff at Libuyu Health Centre around their new Maternity and Child Health wing. Medical Officer Dr Manyara and her team have been watching the building works from behind a perimeter fence, but hadn’t yet seen inside this bespoke facility. There was great excitement all round. Build It Chief… Continue reading Due date for the new maternity wing at Libuyu
“After eight years successfully leading our Zambia team, Sughra Hussain will be leaving her post as Country Director at the end of May 2022. On behalf of both Build It Boards, I would like to thank Sughra for her commitment, skill and hard work over such a sustained period. Of the many highlights she is responsible… Continue reading Important developments at Build It
On International Women’s Day we imagine a gender equal world and take action for equality. Build It is committed to help #BreakTheBias. The launch of our new ‘Women into Work’ programme means we take a significant step forward in achieving gender equality. It means we aim for an equal number of men and women to go… Continue reading International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022
A new student toilet block is being built at the Centre for Excellence to support the growing number of trainees learning on site. The building demonstrates our commitment to sustainability with 7,000 Stabilised Soil Blocks (SSBs) made for the structure. The innovative design incorporates natural lighting and rainwater harvesting, with grey water to be recycled… Continue reading Student toilet block
72 young men at Katombora Reformatory School celebrated their graduation on 10 February 2022 having completed our Training into Work programme in 2021. We were delighted to present them with entry-level qualifications in Rough Carpentry and Brick & Block laying. It was the fourth graduation ceremony hosted at the school as part of the Rise… Continue reading Graduate success at Katombora School
