January 2012
Two Build Africa supporters cycle 1,000km across Uganda to raise 50k
Lyn and Imogen will be posting updates on their progress on their blog.
Reading Half Marathon places available through Build Africa
Reading Half Marathon places have sold out, but do not despair! For the first time, Build Africa have obtained places for this fantastic 13.1 mile race.
Tamzin Merchant becomes a Build Africa Patron
We are delighted to announce that Tamzin Merchant, star of the upcoming 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' airing on BBC Two, has become a Patron of Build Africa.
November 2011
Raise money by doing your shopping at Amazon and other sites
if you join easyfundraising.org.uk as a supporter of Build Africa, a percentage of your spend at hundreds of major online shops will be forwarded to us.
Build Africa Christmas Cards and 2012 Calendar
Are you starting to think about Christmas presents for friends and family? How about a wall calendar with 12 beautiful illustrations?
Cripps Harries Hall Christmas Fayre
Annual Christmas Fayre in support of Kong'asis School, Kenya on the 10th of December 12-3pm at St. Barnabas Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells.
The 19th of November is World Toilet Day
Though the name might seem a bit frivolous, World Toilet Day aims to raise awareness of the struggle of the 2.6bn people who face every day without access to proper, clean sanitation.
50 staff from a Hartlepool college to enter a 10k run and fundraise for Build Africa
50 staff members from High Tunstall College of Science, Hartlepool are currently preparing themselves for the Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10k. They've kindly chosen to raise money for Build Africa through their efforts.
Build Africa in the Big Apple
James Gambrill, our Director of Fundraising and Communications is currently in New York meeting with current and potential funders to discuss the feasibility of setting up an office in the U.S.
October 2011
Build Africa on the BBC
Oliver Kemp, Build Africa CEO was interviewed by the BBC recently. The interview was broadcast on BBC South East on Wednesday the 26th of October
A Girls' Night Out: Africa Blossoms Fashion Show
A few weeks ago, a fashion show was hosted at Warren House in Kingston-Upon-Thames in aid of the Africa Blossoms campaign.
Build Africa wins Charity Times 'Best Charity to Work For 2011'
The judges selected Build Africa for having "A passionate and committed team".
Build Africa runners take on the Royal Parks of London
12,500 runners took to the streets of London last Sunday to race their way around the Royal Parks. This year we had an amazing team of 90 runners who fundraised for us and ran on our behalf.
Build Africa has been shortlisted for Best Charity to Work For award
Build Africa has been shortlisted for the Charity Times 2011 ‘Best Charity to Work For’ award. The winner will be announced on the 12th October
September 2011
Build Africa supporter to compete in the Royal Parks Half-Marathon with a 40lb weight on his back
As 13.1 miles wasn’t enough of a challenge on its own, Steven will be running the race with a 40lb (18kg) rucksack - this is the equivalent to the weight of the average five year old!
Congratulations to Kerry Eaton and Guilhem Duprat – the 2011 Ultimate Londoners!
The pair answered all the questions correctly and completed the race in an incredible time of 2h24min. They have a 7 days trip to Kenya, including a safari and a visit to a Build Africa supported school to look forward to!
Four runners from EC Harris Dusseldorf completed the city's marathon, raising £1,500 for Ongatuny Primary School
"As the oldie in our team of so-called non-runners I started at a slow pace with a tidal wave of runners coming past me on the start but soon noticed that many participants had underestimated the heat and after a couple of kilometres, I started picking people off."
Build Africa hailed for its simple and effective programmes
As part of a trip by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of London to Kenya looking into ways in which ties between London and Kenya can be strengthened, the Lady Mayoress took a visit to the Build Africa Kenya office in Nairobi.
Signed DVDs from Tim Minchin, Stephen Merchant & More
SIGNED DVDs and more on eBay – great Christmas presents and all proceeds to Build Africa!
August 2011
Online forum with university students to help develop new programmes
During the coming academic year, Build Africa will run forums with International Development postgraduate students from the University of East Anglia and the University of Leeds in which students will critically assess a number of proposals for projects in Kenya and Uganda.