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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The World Forest Institute is seeking individuals working in forestry and natural resources to apply for our International Fellowship Program. The Institute is seeking people with initiative, interest in international forestry issues, and a good command of English. Visit: www.worldforestry.org/wfi

APICULTURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Deadline for receipt of entries 30 April 2004.

Further details: www.aulaapicolazuqueca.com

MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Our association is interested in the marketing of hive products, especially honey and beeswax. We are looking for business partnerships and to exchange opportunities world-wide. Contact: Samba Sene on sambasene@hotmail.com

FINANCIAL SUPPORT WANTED

My name is Willy Chong. I am a beekeeper in Apac District in Uganda. I want funding from any NGO or any good person, who can fund me to support my project since LRA burnt ail my hives. I need funding to buy land to keep my bees and also to buy top-bar hives since I am living in Apac Town and not my home place. Please assist me so that I can also promote my project.

Contact: Willy via Bees for Development

PROPOLIS

We are a national bee society in Peru interested in promoting the harvest and commercialisation of propolis with thousands of beekeepers. In order to achieve this objective, we need economic support. Can anyone help us?

Contact: Ezequiel Quenta: f_quenta@yahoo.es

SUPPORT SOUGHT

I am Mr Afioluwa Moggji, a beekeeper in Nigeria trying to expand my apiary hoping to reach 5000 hives within 7 years. Is there a commercial beekeeper with experience of beekeeping in the tropics who would be willing to mentor me?

Contact: africantarmer@yahoo.co.uk

PROJECT SUPPORT

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries. For projects with budgets under US$10,000, beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding from the TeleFood Special Fund. Request documents should include a brief description of the project's objectives, the proposed food production or income-generating activities, the work plan, the number of participants, a detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and the reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the office of FAO or UNDP in your country. Applications for projects with budgets over US$10,000 must be submitted through a Government Ministry. See: www.fao.org

IFS GRANTS

International Foundation for Science grants approved in 2003 show that 46% went to young researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa, 27% to Latin America, 22% to Asia and 5% to North Africa and the Middle East. 2004 will see a strong drive in the less developed regions of Latin America. See: www.ifs.se

BEE BOOKS NEW AND OLD

The Weaven, Little Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 6PP. UK, for your new and second-hand books. Telephone +44 (0)1432 840529 or www.honeyshop.co.uk

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

BfD Journal offers a great opportunity to contact thousands of readers in over 100 countries. Quarter page, two-colour advertisements 65; full page 200; Notice Board items 0.50 per word. Other sizes available: details from the address left. Enclosures also accepted. (Charges subject to VAT in EC countries)

Why not advertise on our website? www.beesfordevelopment.org

BEE CRAFT

A full colour monthly beekeeping magazine for beginners and experts alike covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and Ireland. FREE SAMPLE COPY on request, £18.00 (UK), €36 (Ireland), US$51 (USA) for 12 issues (all other currencies on request). Credit cards accepted. Contact: www.bee-craft.com