By Janet Lowore | Learning and Knowledge Coordinator
We'd like to say a really big 'Thank You' to all our supporters and donors. We reached over 75% of our target which is a great achievement for our first activity with Global Giving.
We have started work and new beekeepers have attended their first training days in two districts in the north of Ethiopia. Training is delivered by our own staff at Bees for Development Ethiopia, but importantly we work along side Development Agents. These are government employees who work at village level to support agricultural development. We are building their skills and knowledge in beekeeping, so they can work with us to provide follow-up to our new beekeepers. Beekeeping training is never a one-off!
Two young men, Mersha and Getahm, who participated in our training last year pooled the income they earned from selling their honey and bought a fishing boat. Through beekeeping they are building a livelihood for themselves and their young families in their community - unlike many others who feel their only future is through seeking low-paid jobs in town.
Beekeeping makes a real difference and supports the environment too. Thank you.
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