We are #BuildingBrighterFutures in Zambia. We train young unemployed people to be builders, and at the same time build vital schools & clinics ๐ท๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ ๐ท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
It was fantastic to take part in yesterday's march for #WorldYouthSkillsDay ๐๐
Schools and training organisations from across #Zambia came together in Lusaka to celebrate a shared commitment to education, and to help more young people work and thrive ๐ท๐ทโโ๏ธ
100 DAYS. 100 STORIES!
As we countdown to @WorldSkills2024โwe are recognizing the young people who are transforming lives, industries and communities through skills.ย
Join us as we show that Together, #WeAreMakingOurMark!
Learn more: worldskills.org/what/campaigโฆ
I've arrived back in #Zambia for my final week as British High Commissioner in this special country. Stay tuned for an action-packed few days as I share my farewell engagements & reflections with you all.
We look forward to this exciting new chapter. Together we will continue breaking down barriers and forging a future where every young person enjoys the opportunity to work and thrive ๐๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ
#StrongerTogether#LeaveNoOneBehind#GlobalGoals
Minister @DarraghObrienTD was delighted to meet with trainees at @Build_It_Int where he announced funding of โฌ600,000 over 3 years to support young women in non-traditional skills to enhance employment opportunities for youth, working with @TEVETAZM#BuildingBrighterFutures
..which in particular will focus on gender inclusion & the training young women in building skills with the aim of improving womenโs quality of life & socioeconomic status.
Well done to @IrelandinZambia for spearheading this fantastic programme.
We were delighted to welcome @DarraghOBrienTD to our Centre for Excellence yesterday. With generous support from @IrelandinZambia we can continue #BuildingBrighterFutures for more young people in Zambia to work and thrive ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ
A most interesting visit to โBuild it Internationalโ Zambia @Build_It_Int which is delivering basic building skills training to young people, many from disadvantaged backgrounds.
@IrelandinZambia is providing โฌ600k over 3 years to promote the next phase of the programmeโฆ
What an amazing day! ๐๐ Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a huge success.
It was truly inspiring to see so many guests and speakers share their experiences, challenges and achievements around women's participation in the construction sector.
Women experience barriers at different levels when entering, remaining and advancing in the construction sector:
Personal level ๐ฉ๐ทโโ๏ธ
Institutional level ๐ ๐
Societal level๐ฅ๐
Delighted to welcome Ms. Bronagh Carr, Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to Zambia to open our conference today in #Lusaka#Zambia: Breaking barriers, building dreams: Womenโs contributions to Zambiaโs build industry ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ ๏ธ
#WomenInConstruction
Fantastic to have so many partners in the room exploring how we can action, influence and advocate to increase female participation in Zambiaโs construction sector. Thank you to @IrelandinZambia for their support and commitment.
Modern Refinement Ltd attending the @Build_It_Int Women in Construction Conference- Breaking Barriers & Building Dreams; Women's Contributions to Zambia's Build Industry!
Ms. Eva Tembo, our Newest Modern Refinement Ltd Recruit & A Build It International 2023 Graduate. ๐ฉ๐พโ๐ง๐ท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Today is a special day. Day 1 of my handover of the role of CEO @Build_It_Int to Tum Kazunga. He brings experience, skill and lots of energy to take this amazing organisation to the next level. Great to have have him on board.
builditinternational.org/buiโฆ
This month, we're taking part in the Discount Promo Codes poll โ and we need your help to win! Help us raise funds for our work in Zambia, without spending a penny by casting your free vote: discountpromocodes.co.uk/ It takes 2 clicks of a mouse ๐ญ and everyone gets 1 vote ๐
It's August, so it's time for a new lineup of amazing charities hoping to win 20% of our profits this month!
This month's poll see's @FourSquareScot, @Build_It_Int and @BonesPostive competing for the donation. But who gets your vote? discountpromocodes.co.uk/
Join us on Saturday 9 September 2023 at Kempton Park Racecourse ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ Enjoy lunch, top quality seven race card on the all-weather track, afternoon tea and a party in the Parade Ring. A great day out to relax and entertain friends, colleagues or clients. (1/2)
And the best part is, you'll be helping to make a real difference to young lives in Zambia with your generous support. It costs ยฃ2,250 for a table of 10, some individual tickets are available. For further details visit: builditinternational.org/supโฆ (2/2) #charity#corporate#event