Explore the latest updates, field reports, and beekeeping insights from our projects around the world.
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In the tranquil village of Alombokorfe in Kwahu Afram Plains of Ghana, a remarkable story unfolds as Adamu Hamed, a diligent man of 62 years, takes a transformative leap into beekeeping. With nine (9) top bar hives, Adamu embarked on this journey five months ago – he currently has seven (7) honey bee colonies. He […]
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Beekeeping, an age-old practice, has gained significant attention in recent years in Ghana due to its positive impact on the environment and the potential for economic benefits. Beekeeping is not just a pastime or a source of honey; it is a pathway to sustainable development and economic empowerment. This blog explores the inspiring story of two […]
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Bees for Development Ghana, a leading organisation promoting sustainable beekeeping and biodiversity conservation, has recently conducted train 81 [59 females and 22 males] caregivers from Living Stream Child Development Centre and Pentecost Child Development Centre in Kwahu Afram Plains. This initiative aims to educate caregivers of the two organisations on sustainable beekeeping practices and hive […]
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In the world of conservation and sustainable development, few projects are as transformative as Bees for Development Ghana’s project that sought to convert honey hunters to beekeepers. The tremendous impact of that project birthed the Beekeepers Restore Forests (BRF) project. The aim of the BRF project is to create thriving rural communities across the Afram […]
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In the picturesque region of Afram Plains in Ghana, where the sweet hum of bees resonates with the rhythms of rural life, a remarkable collaboration has taken shape. Bees for Development Ghana, a pioneering organisation dedicated to apiculture development, has joined forces with the Ghana National Fire Service to empower local beekeepers with vital knowledge […]
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A 14-year-old boy, Derick Godisking, takes responsibility for paying for the expenses of his elder brother so he can finish his high school education. Derick was discovered when the BfDG project, funded by the UK Government through the Darwin Initiative, was introduced to his village, Abiwukope. Derick lives in a small fishing community in Kwahu […]
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Bees for Development Ghana (BfDG) has introduced a new project to address gender disparity in relation to beekeeping development (and training). Research findings point to the fact that only about 13% of Agricultural Extension Agents are women. This is most likely to affect extension delivery to women as this is mostly done by men. Similarly, […]
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Sarah Fosua is a Ghanaian Senior High School graduate living in Tuobodom near Techiman Bono East Region. She started beekeeping two years ago while still a student at Yeboah Asuamah High School, Nsuta. She has four other siblings with Sarah being the eldest. Both parents are subsistence farmers. She currently manages 15 colonies and hopes […]
