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Luke Dolby – Chairman
Thank you for taking the time to learn about the work of Build A School.
My background in the media and teaching was supplemented by further study in sustainable development education. My role in recent times has diversified from working on school build programmes to researching the best ways to promote sustainability through education in the developing world.
I believe the Millennium Development Goals are a great, although not perfect, unifier for different groups to work together to lift people out of poverty. Yet as a former teacher I …
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Ann Page – UK Coordinator
Hello everybody. I’m the newest member of the Build A School team and will be coordinating the UK office – putting all of my previous PA and administration skills to the test! After spending time this year in Malawi with the wonderful people and beautiful children, I know that every day I spend fundraising and working with Build A School is for an incredibly worthwhile cause.
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Paul Richards – Architect
Hi everyone. I qualified as an architect in 1979 and worked for local practices in Bath and Bristol until starting my own practice in 1984. My real passion is self build and set up Architecture Verte with my son in 2004 to focus on sustainable development. Additional skills I bring to Build A School are my technical expertise in renewable energy design and a bundle of enthusiasm for Africa – I was born there!! Working with Build A School has helped me fulfil a lifelong ambition to …
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Grieve Massa – Malawi Manager
Greetings from Malawi. How are you all?
I’m the manager here in Malawi and I use my skills to help transfer money to our builders and check the smooth running of Build A School on the ground. I use my experience and contacts to improve the success of our charity here in Africa. I check your cash is spent effectively and help support Build A School in the UK with advice. It’s my job to keep you guys updated.
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Richard Chatambalala – Malawi Treasurer
Hello to you all. I am the accountant for Build A School Malawi and have loved being a part of the team. I worked for the European Union for many years so have a wealth of experience of dealing with project financing here in Africa. My role has developed to support Grieve and make sure we deliver for our supporters around the world.


