Women's Beekeeping Cooperative
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Women's Beekeeping Cooperative

Sustainable honey production providing income for pastoral women

50+
Women Members
200
Beehives
35%
Income Increase
2 tons/yr
Honey Production

About This Program

Our beekeeping program trains women in modern beekeeping techniques, provides equipment and hives, and connects them to premium honey markets. This program provides consistent income while supporting ecosystem health through pollination. Women learn hive management, honey harvesting, value addition, and cooperative management, creating sustainable livelihoods that align with conservation goals.

Program Details

Duration

Ongoing with annual training cycles

Target Group

Women from pastoral communities

Start Date

January 2023

Budget

$30,000 annually

Program Objectives

Train 100 women in modern beekeeping techniques and hive management

Establish and maintain 200 productive beehives across communities

Access premium honey markets and secure fair prices

Increase household income by 35% through honey production

Key Activities

Comprehensive beekeeping training covering hive management and safety
Equipment and beehive distribution to cooperative members
Cooperative management and bookkeeping training
Marketing and branding support for honey products
Quality control and organic certification processes

Impact Achieved

50+ women earning sustainable income from honey

Measurable outcomes from program implementation

Beneficiaries

50

50 women directly, 250 family members indirectly

Partners & Collaborators

Global Green Grants Fund
Honey Care Africa
Local Cooperatives

Program Coordinator

Name:

Ntaiya Lentarisa

Role:

Women's Programs Coordinator

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