Our first female mentorship session of the year was a resounding success! These sessions aim to provide additional support to our female trainees. This month’s topic was ‘Understanding the environment: construction industry, culture and traditions’. Led by our Corporate Engagement and Placement Coordinator Mildred Mwakamui, the session explored common cultural norms and deeply rooted beliefs… Continue reading First Female Mentorship session of the year inspires change
On 21 March 2025 we visited Makululu Day Secondary School to deliver a career mentorship session aimed at encouraging more girls to consider a future in construction. Headteacher Mrs Shumba expressed her excitement about the initiative, emphasising how it aligns with the aims of STEM schools to foster more skills development in science, technology, engineering… Continue reading Inspiring girls to build careers in construction
We are delighted to have been recognised at the 6th CSR and Sustainability Awards, winning the 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Best Community Impact – Youth Empowerment. Organised by CSR Network Zambia, this annual conference and awards look to increase understanding of corporate responsibility across the country, celebrate innovative CSR best practices and build… Continue reading Celebrating impact: Our win at Zambia CSR and Sustainability Awards 2025
We are delighted to share an update on the construction of the Maternity and Infant Health Unit at Chisamba Rural Health Centre, where the finish line is well and truly in sight! This transformative project will help ensure women and children across Chisamba have access to essential, high-quality care in a purpose-built facility. In November,… Continue reading Transforming healthcare: Chisamba Maternity and Infant Health Unit nears completion
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024 campaign exceeded all expectations, and we couldn’t be more grateful! Thanks to your generosity, we raised an incredible £59,593 (including Gift Aid) – surpassing the original £50,000 target. These vital funds will go towards completing the Maternity and Child Health Unit at Chisamba Rural Health Clinic in Zambia. This… Continue reading Thank you – Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024
As part of our commitment to creating safe spaces, we continue to strengthen safeguarding practices across our work. On 21 November, Build It’s Zambia team gathered for an intensive safeguarding workshop. The session aimed to deepen understanding in this vital area and equip colleagues with the necessary tools to effectively implement policies. The training reflects… Continue reading Creating safe spaces: Safeguarding Training
We train young people to work in the construction sector. As they enter the workplace, their safety and well-being remains a key priority. Creating safe work environments is essential across all industries, but it’s especially crucial in construction where any lapse in health and safety standards can lead to serious risks. While health and safety… Continue reading Building safer futures: Health and Safety Training
We are thrilled to share an update on the construction of a new Maternity and Infant Health Unit at Chisamba Rural Health Centre. This project will transform healthcare for women, children, and families across the rural community of Chisamba, Zambia. The new facility will provide a welcoming and efficient environment, enabling the delivery of high-quality… Continue reading From vision to reality: Progress on Chisamba’s Maternity Unit
This Christmas you have the chance to double your impact! We’re raising funds for the construction of a new Maternity and Infant Health unit at Chisamba Rural Health Centre. Between midday Tuesday 3 December and midday Tuesday 10 December 2024, every donation made through the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024 will be matched. This means… Continue reading Transforming healthcare in rural Zambia: Join our Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024!
Balancing the gender equation in the construction industry starts with guiding the next generation. By showcasing diverse career paths, scholarships and employment opportunities, we can inspire and support the incoming workforce to explore and thrive in this dynamic field. In partnership with the Government of Ireland and the Embassy of Ireland in Zambia, Build It visited… Continue reading Inspiring students to shape the future of construction
