Beekeeping Initiative

Progress Report:Beekeeping Initiative (Project ID:64634)

Introduction                                                                                                            

 This report presents the progress achieved in the “Beekeeping Initiative” from September to December 2025 at the Palpa Project site of PA Nepal. The main focus during this period was on providing essential support to the Beekeeping Initiative. At present, 50 hives are successfully occupied by bees.

 Objectives of the Reporting period

• Monitor and Assess Hive Health:Focus on protecting the hives and preparing for hive restoration efforts.
• Bee Re-Population Plan:Enable to repopulate the empty hives
• Sustain Hive Health:Ensure existing bee colonies remain healthy despite the season's challenges.

Goals                                                                                                                     

Expanding Beekeeping Initiative Project into Pilot Honey-selling project

 Funds Received       

During this reporting period, our organization did not receive any disbursement for the Beekeeping Initiative. However, we are meeting some of the basic and urgent needs of the Beekeeping Initiative projects by using alternative funding sources.

 Allocation of Funds                                                                                                                               

 Although no disbursement was received during this reporting period, PA Nepal ensured that the most essential needs, such as providing food for the bees, were met by utilizing alternative funding sources.

Challenges                                                                                                               

 Between September and December, the Beekeeping Initiative encountered challenges primarily due to external factors, including insect attacks from nearby wild forests and harsh weather conditions.

 Impact 

• Children’s Well-being:

Receiving organic honey from the Beekeeping Initiative has positively impacted the children’s health, and supported to their uninterrupted access to education.

• Community Support: Strong support from the local community, which helps us maintain the day- to-day operations and care for the children.

Plan for the next months                                                                                            

 We have two plans for the upcoming period: increasing the number of bees for sale and producing honey for sale. At present, honey production is not possible because the amount of honey is limited and only enough for our own use. Since it is winter, we must also leave sufficient honey in the hives to sustain the bees. In addition, finding a good market for honey is difficult.

 Looking Ahead                                                                                                       

 We are hopeful that we will continue receiving donations through GlobalGiving, which will help us improve the BeekeepingInitiative.Thisprojectaimstoimprovethelivesofthechildreninourcare.Extrafundingwillallowus to meet more of their needs and make a bigger impact with our efforts.

 Conclusion                                                                                                              

 During this reporting period, we did not face any major challenges. Almost all the hives have been successfully repopulated, showing good recovery and progress. The Beekeeping Initiative has remained resilient despite difficult weather and wild hornet attacks from nearby forests. Regular monitoring and protective measures are in place, and moving forward we will continue repopulating the hives, maintaining hive health, and plan to expand once conditions are stable.

• Progress_ReportBEE_Keeping_January_2026.pdf (PDF)