SCALEAfrica

It is with profound sadness that Guy and I share the passing of SCALEAfrica’s longtime project manager and hero, Geoff Renou. While we worked together for nearly a decade on school projects in the South Luangwa Valley, he was as much a friend and a mentor as he was a colleague and a partner in everything SCALEAfrica has achieved. And to my twins he was Uncle Giraffe - both because he was tall and that Geoff and Giraffe sound a lot alike - they thought they were very clever. H...Continue reading

A little paint touch up for Vinza School! Amazing to see the building two years into use and in such good shape. Testament to our Project Manager Geoff Renou’s considerable gifts, the talents of Jonathan and team (pictured here) and the care of Head Teacher William Phiri. #buildingfutures

Brief article on the focus Clinton Foundation places on women and girls and a nice mention of SCALEAfrica's Clinton Global Initiative commitment - WiSH Initiative. Have a read!

Our Co-Founder, Erinn McGurn will be speaking this Saturday, April 22 at NYU during the Reform Refugee Response Summit, where the winners of the #ideation2017 international design competition on Refugee Marketplace solutions will be announced. Sponsored by @unhabitat and @gsapp_studio JOIN US!

Fun feature on Erinn McGurn and SCALEAfrica in the newest issue of KAZOO magazine! For their Architecture Issue, we designed a snow fort - all with the aim to inspire girls to be builders of their own dreams. Huge thanks to Erin Bried for creating a print magazine for girls that aren't afraid to make some noise!

It's been a busy, productive 2016 here at SCALEAfrica! As we reflect back, it's amazing what's been accomplished because of your support. To see 270 children at Vinza learning in light, bright classrooms, using ZeduPads for lessons and games, and receiving a healthy meal at school is what it's all about. The teachers are continuing to receive teacher training and our data on test scores is showing that improved content and teacher support is having a big impact. Our Phase 2 ...plans at Vinza - to build 5 more classrooms and an arts/girls leadership lab - will allow us to bring another 150 students into the Vinza fold - bringing the total number of kids learning in SCALEAfrica designed classrooms to well over 2000 - truly exciting! To see the transformation of Vinza School from a dilapidated grass shed to dignified, lively community, watch our new short, 3 minute film - BUILDING FUTURES Part 2 on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/195686070 We also rolled out our newest venture which was announced on stage at CGI in September - the WiSH Initiative: Increasing Access to Education for Girls in Zambia Through WiSH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene). The purpose of the WiSH Initiative is to ensure that girls in Zambia have access to clean water, sanitation designed with their health and safety in mind, and basic hygiene programs - with the aim of keeping them coming to school. Construction on our first WiSH 12-stall sanitation project is already underway, slated to be completed this month! If you haven't yet donated to SCALEAfrica in 2016, we hope you'll do so now and help support the WiSH Initiative by going to www.scaleafrica.org! Thank you for your continued support of SCALEAfrica and the communities we serve. We hope you have a peaceful and joyous New Year! Best wishes, Erinn & Guy SCALEAfrica Co-Founders

SCALEAfrica proudly presents BUILDING FUTURES, Part Two - a short film on the progress of our Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action - building Zambia's first sustainably designed, technology based community school. Watch and SHARE!

Today's the day! The SCALEAfrica Cocktail Benefit is tonight at MEET, 195 Chrystie Street, Suite 200, NYC. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the door, so grab yours now if you're planning to attend. www.scaleafrica.org/events We're excited to see you and look forward to what promises to be a great night!

Just two days until the SCALEAfrica Cocktail Benefit - this Thursday, Nov 17th at MEET. Join us for open bar, hors d'oeuvres to support our WiSH Initiative bringing girl-centric water and sanitation to Zambia. Go to www.scaleafrica.org/events to get your tickets!

Kitchen and #wishinitiative sanitation block nearing completion at Vinza in Zambia!

It's about time for a SCALEAfrica party - this time to celebrate the launch of the WiSH Initiative! Join us for a fun evening with open bar, hors d'oeuvres, music and a video surprise, Tickets just $50 here ---> http://tinyurl.com/jzrc4rg