Build It International

27/08/2026

💬 What does it take to be the first female Principal of Zambia's National Council for Construction School?

Our thanks to Wendy Nambule Mukape for sharing her journey from Quantity Surveyor to construction leader in our latest Pamodzi blog.

Wendy's passion for supporting young people and creating opportunities for more women in the industry shines through. Her story is a powerful reminder that talent knows no gender, and that diverse leadership can help build a stronger future for Zambia's construction sector.

👉 Read Wendy's blog: https://www.builditinternational.org/support-us/pamodzi-10/

20/08/2026

We are excited to be recruiting three new trustees to join the board of Build It International, to support our fundraising strategy and programme.
In particular, we are looking for a trustee to lead on income generation & institutional partnerships, as well as private sector partnerships, both based in UK/ Europe, and a trustee to lead on international development and programme quality, based in Zambia or UK/Europe.
Please find more details on our website. If you have the expertise and share our values, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join us. The skills, experience and commitment of everyone involved with Build It is key to our success. See current vacancies.

06/08/2026

to our office 'Back to school day' 🏫

At Build It staff school we have all types of students! Take a look at our 2026 year book gallery and tell us which student you recognise 🤣

Education doesn't stop when you leave school. It continues through learning, training and gaining the confidence to build a future full of possibility 🛠️💪

Every skill learned is a step towards a brighter future 🧡

03/08/2026

💫 Great to see students like Bridget take on exams with such enthusiasm! Shows they are confident in the skills they have gained in their training 💪 Best wishes to all the trainees that sat for exams! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓
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29/07/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dedicated Trustee Mr Wilson Sumaili, following a short illness.

Wilson will be remembered as a wise and compassionate leader who generously shared his knowledge, experience and guidance with others. He was a true advocate and expert in the field of vocational skills training. His commitment and contribution to Build It's work over many years have left a lasting legacy.

Wilson will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

May he rest in eternal peace.

15/07/2026

Today is 🎉

Every young person deserves the opportunity to develop skills, build confidence and shape their future 💪

That's what we do at Build It. More than 2,400 young men and women have gone through our training programme so far 🛠️

Today, we're celebrating all the young people who've embraced new opportunities, and the employers and partners helping to create pathways into work and entrepreneurship 👏

To all our trainees - past and present - happy World Youth Skills Day!

Keep learning, keep growing and keep 🧡

02/07/2026

Last week, the Reheatz - Recovering Embedded Heat in Zambian Food Production project reached an exciting milestone with the official launch of the heat recovery system at Zambeef Huntley Farm in Chisamba.

As one of the project partners, Build It is proud to have supported six of our graduates to contribute directly to this innovative green energy initiative.

Our graduates helped construct the hot well and supported the installation of a system that recovers and reuses waste heat. This helps to reduce energy use, lower costs and cut carbon emissions in food production.

The launch was made even more special when the graduates received certificates recognising their hard work and dedication 👏 Their success shows what is possible when young people are given the skills, experience and opportunity to thrive 🛠️💚

Congratulations to Precious, Peter, Previous, Enock, Justin and Cloud 👏👏

And thank you to all REHEATZ partners - Trinity College Dublin, Southern African Institute for Policy and Research and Zambeef Products Plc. This achievement is a powerful example of how collaboration can create pathways into green jobs while delivering practical solutions for a more sustainable future 🌱

12/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our London reception this week. It was great to see so many familiar and new faces 😊

The highlight of the evening was hearing from one of our graduates Elias Chalumbila, who joined live from Zambia alongside our Country Director Chilufya Kasutu (pictured left on screen, with Elias in green on the right).

Elias trained with us in 2022. Today, he's working and thriving - he’s taking on jobs, developing his skills and employing others. An incredible young man, and a real credit to everything he’s achieved - kudos! 👏👏

And we celebrate every young person who has gone through our training programme. We know that stepping into the world of work isn’t easy, and right now it can feel especially tough.

To all the young people working hard to build their futures: we see you, we’re proud of you, and we’re sending you lots of courage and belief 💪✨

Thank you to everyone who continues to support young people in Zambia 🧡

12/06/2026

🏗️ We are proud to announce Build It International, our valued sponsor for the 2026 Construction Expo Zambia, taking place on 19th–20th June 2026 at Lusaka Showgrounds, Polo Field B.

Their partnership continues to drive the conversations, innovation, and collaborations needed to build the Zambia we all envision, stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.

Join industry leaders, innovators, professionals, and the general public for two days of networking, learning, and opportunity.

Entry is FREE for the public.
🌐Exhibitors can register now at www.conexpo.co.zm