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Build It International

Supporter Liseli Sumbwanyambe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Build It International

Supporter Liseli Sumbwanyambe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Build It International. The charity offers training in construction for young people in Zambia so they can develop new skills and then work on projects, like building schools, in their communities.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0755 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Build It International’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Build It International’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1115989. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.builditinternational.org
*The Âé¶¹Éç is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

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Thu 5 Mar 2026 15:27

Build It International

equips young people in Zambia with construction skills that help them secure jobs and support their families. We’ve trained over 2,200 young people and delivered almost 60 community buildings, including schools and clinics.

Building her future

Building her future
Catherine trained in construction skills with Build It International. With her new skills and confidence, she helped build new classrooms at her sister Janet’s school and found work in her community. Catherine can now support her family.

Building better spaces

Building better spaces
Nearly 500 children at Janet’s school once shared three small, crumbling classrooms and two toilets. Learning was a daily struggle. Our construction work has transformed her school - and many others - into safe, bright spaces where children thrive.

Unlocking potential

Unlocking potential
Zambia’s young population has huge potential, yet many are out of education or work. We provide construction training, life skills and work placements. Please help us to support more young people in Zambia build themselves a brighter future.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 1 Mar 2026 07:54
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026 21:25
  • Thu 5 Mar 2026 15:27

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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