Bee cooperatives create future prospects for young people
The establishment of bee cooperatives creates promising jobs. Modern honey and wax production offers a good income and the chance for a self-determined life. In the long term, this will strengthen the economy of an entire region. Around World Bee Day on May 20th, we would like to draw greater attention to how important these projects are for people and nature
Alexandra Bigl, board member People for People Austria
Vienna (OTS) – The organization shouts “BEE the change!” People for people to celebrate together for a diverse future and to create future prospects for young people in Ethiopia. Bee sponsorships enable the creation of promising jobs in bee cooperatives and at the same time protect the ecosystem.
Economic miracle bee
Ethiopia is a bee country. Beekeeping has a long tradition and honey is a valued product with a good market value. It is estimated that Ethiopia produces around 50,000 tons of honey per year – but the potential is ten times higher! Honey and wax production is still underutilized, especially in many rural regions. With the bee cooperatives of People for people should that be different. They create new sources of income for young people.
„The establishment of bee cooperatives creates promising jobs. Modern honey and wax production offers a good income and the chance for a self-determined life. In the long term, this will strengthen the economy of an entire region. Around World Bee Day on May 20th, we would like to draw more attention to how important these projects are for people and nature
“explains Alexandra Bigl, CEO of People for people Austria.
Lack of prospects for young people
Around half of Ethiopians are younger than 20 years old. Many young people in the country lack prospects. There are hardly any jobs or training opportunities. In addition, there is hardly any land left to generate an income from traditional agriculture. Alternative income opportunities are therefore needed. Promoting beekeeping can help.
Bee cooperatives from People for people
The organization is building to provide income opportunities and a better future for young women and men People for people set up bee cooperatives in their project regions. The young beekeepers receive modern beehives for higher yields and basic equipment such as honey extractors and wax presses. The members of the cooperative learn everything important about the basics of beekeeping and honey production through to marketing and distributing the products.
Bees improve crop yields
In addition, there is community reforestation around the bee shelters. Trees, bushes and grasses provide bees with an important habitat and sufficient food. Positive for people and nature. Bees play an important role in pollinating the surrounding fields. They are able to increase the yield of fruits and vegetables by up to 60%. In this way, bee cooperatives create prospects for a future worth living and improve families’ harvests and their nutrition and health.
Become a bee sponsor now!
The bee sponsorship People for people can be done quickly and easily www.mfm.at/bienen be completed. As a bee sponsor, you support young people in building a future for themselves and at the same time make a valuable contribution to biodiversity and the protection of the ecosystem.
Questions & Contact:
People for people association
Martina Hollauf
Press/public relations
+43 (0)1 58 66 950-16
m.hollauf@mfm.at