In Issue 54

Dear friends

Lots happening at Bees for Development!

The Troy Trust

Bees for Development is entering its eight year providing information and support to beekeepers in developing countries. To help with this work we are delighted to announce a brand new Charity. Its name is the Troy Trust and its aim runs hand-in-hand with Bees for Development's: helping people to help themselves by the craft of beekeeping.

Beekeeping is a worthwhile activity, even for the poorest people in the most remote places. It can help people to improve their standards of living in ways that are completely sustainable. The Troy Trust is seeking funds to provide more help. Th Troy Trust will not hand out free hives, but it will provide free information on how to build hives, manage bees and make income from them.

The year ahead is full of activities for Bees for Development. Please help us to continue this work bu supporting the Troy Trust.

Worldaware Award

Bees for Development has once again been recognised by a prestigious award. We came second in the Worldaware Business Awards "not for profit" category, for our work in organising successful Beekeepers' Safari to Tanzania and India.

Congratualtions Nell

The New Year also brought the news that stalwart worker, Nell Holt-Wilson, is to marry: the lucky fellow is Gus Hellier. Unfortunately for Bees for Development this mean that Nell is leaving to establish a new home in Edinburgh (600 km away; too far to fly back every day!). We say goodbye and send all best wishes to Nell and Gus for the future.

In this issue

The consequences of genetic engineering are going to reach into every corner of our lives. In this issue of Beekeeping & Development presents some of the issues from the beekeeper's perspective. This bumper edition also brings you an amazing story of human bees in China, views of several projects underway in Zambia, and fresh stories from beekeeper's working all around the world.

Nicola Bradbear, Director Bees for Development

Bees for Development

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