Amidst the challenges of gender inequality in Nigeria, the Ori-eru (Iwo) progressive beekeepers have created a thriving enterprise based on self-reliance and collaboration. This group of self-organizing Muslim women are proof that ‘This Beekeeper Can’.
What does accessible beekeeping mean in Sierra Leone? The Bees Abroad workshop help answer questions such as what is the right height for a hive for someone with an amputation, do beekeepers with amputees need to be partnered, can it be done seated?
The civil war in Sierra Leone left an estimated 27,000 people with an amputation or disability. It’s often assumed that amputees can’t contribute to society but there’s a group smashing stereotypes through football, farming and beekeeping!
Dr Sakina is a remarkable woman with a remarkable story to tell. Dr Sakina lost her left arm when she was a child and was faced with overcoming all the cultural stereotypes that threatened to impact her future.
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the People’s Choice photography competition is Dr. Ramsurendar with his image ‘Cluster of Bees’.
Apimondia is the World’s biggest beekeeping conference. Richard Ridler, chair of trustees, attended the most recent Apimondia earlier this month and reported back. Richard shares his experience, news and the fascinating new research that this global conference had to offer.
Bees Abroad
The Keepers
Symn Lane
Wotton-under-Edge
Gloucestershire
GL12 7BD, UK
Telephone: (+44) 07942 815753
Info@beesabroad.org.uk
