A Summer of Progress: An update on our Community Schools

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Our 2017 community school projects, at Bissell and Katole, have been progressing rapidly over the summer! Supported by our fantastic partner, BGL, construction at Bissell Community School is progressing really well. Under the supervision of one of our experienced contractors, the trainees are making fantastic progress. Having completed their basic training they have laid the… Continue reading A Summer of Progress: An update on our Community Schools

Summer 2017: Build It Community Projects

A busy summer lies ahead for Build It in Zambia as we continue our community projects at Bissell and Katole Community Schools. With Parliament entering its recess, Wimbledon ending in one too many up-close shots of Marin Cilic’s feet and attempted barbeques being scuppered by seemingly unrelenting summer ‘showers’; the British holidays are undoubtedly in… Continue reading Summer 2017: Build It Community Projects

360 Video: Lesson under a tree at Katole Community School

The two volunteer teachers do their best to teach 103 children, some lessons have to be held outside under a nearby tree because the existing and unfinished classroom is not big enough. [divider] You can drag your mouse, or move your phone to look around the 360 video. The building behind the children is the… Continue reading 360 Video: Lesson under a tree at Katole Community School

Introducing Katole Community School

Build It will work alongside members of the Katole Community to train 20 new builders and construct a new 2 classroom block, teacher’s house and latrine block, safe water and solar lighting. Katole is a poor, isolated rural community, 38km from Lusaka. It is made up of 800 households who struggle to make a living… Continue reading Introducing Katole Community School