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Empowering Beekeepers Through Financial Literacy in the Kwahu Afram Plains

Since 2019, we have been transforming rural livelihoods in the Kwahu Afram Plains through its sustainable beekeeping initiative. Beyond producing honey, this approach empowers communities to restore forests, build income resilience, and improve well-being. Through our hands-on training, participants learn about bee behaviour, hive construction using locally available materials, apiary establishment and management, forest conservation, and […]

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Beekeeping Income Inspires Others to Start Beekeeping in Kwahu Afram Plains

In the heart of the Kwahu Afram Plains, a quiet revolution is taking place—one hive at a time. For Felix Agbalenyo, a young resident of Kofinyina near Donkorkrom, the decision to start beekeeping has not only changed his life but is also inspiring others across the area to follow suit. Felix, who earns a living […]

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Honey hunting to beekeeping: The story of Hawa Ibrahim, the best beekeeper in Kwahu Afram Plains

Hawa Ibrahim, a 52-year beekeeper who used to engage in honey hunting with her husband, lives in a small village [Kojorbator] on the fringe.

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The Buzz Club Ghana Project: Inspiring Young Beekeepers and Conserving Biodiversity

Since 2015, Bees for Development Ghana has been implementing the Buzz Club Ghana Project, a unique initiative that empowers schoolchildren, teachers, and communities with knowledge and skills in beekeeping, pollination, and biodiversity conservation. Originally, the project aimed to support pupils in furthering their education in Senior High School and protecting the environment through beekeeping. However, […]

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Protecting Forests with Bees: The Inspiring Story of Abdul Rahman Yakubu

A former manager of the Forestry Commission in Donkorkrom and a proud resident of Bondaso in the Kwahu Afram Plains, Mr. Abdul Rahman Yakubu has turned his passion for nature into action. Troubled by the widespread destruction of trees for charcoal production in his community, he sought a nature-based solution that would both conserve the […]

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Beekeeping: A Pathway to Livelihoods and Forest Restoration in the Afram Plains

In the heart of rural Ghana, beekeeping is quietly transforming lives and landscapes. Once a region where honey hunting was the primary means of accessing this natural treasure, the Kwahu Afram Plains is now experiencing a shift toward more sustainable and economically empowering practices, thanks to the work of Bees for Development Ghana Since 2019, […]

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From Reluctance to Resilience: The Inspiring Beekeeping Journey of Mawuko Kpeglo

In 2019, Bees for Development Ghana introduced sustainable beekeeping to the communities of Apesika and Kodjobator in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District. The aim was simple yet profound: to replace destructive honey hunting with a nature-friendly livelihood that builds income, resilience, and environmental stewardship. While many of the trainees quickly embraced beekeeping, one man—Mawuko […]

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Young Beekeepers in the Making: How Two 14-Year-Olds Are Turning Curiosity into Opportunity

In the heart of Kwahu Afram Plains North District, Ghana, two 14-year-old boys—Godfred Anomaa and Obed Anokye, both Basic 9 pupils of Atakora D/A Basic School—are quietly building a future powered by bees. While they may be young, their ambition and drive are anything but inspiring. Their beekeeping journey began not with membership in a […]

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Crystallised Honey, Rekindled Hope: How a Surprise Harvest Revived the Spirit of Beekeepers at Living Stream CDC

Beekeeping, often dubbed “liquid gold farming,” has once again proven its power, not just as a source of income but as a catalyst for renewed hope and enthusiasm. At the Living Stream Child Development Centre in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District, what began as a quiet training session has blossomed into a growing buzz […]

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