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FUNDS FOR WOMEN

African Women's Development Fund helps local, national and regional organisations in Africa working towards women's empowerment. As well as grants, AWDF attempts to strengthen the organisational capacities of its grantees. See www.awdf.org/

PROJECT PROVISION

FAQ, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries. Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding of up to US$10,000 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 and Remember to tell BfD the outcome of your application

IFS ASSISTANCE

International Foundation for Science calls for applications for research grants from young scientists in developing countries. Details af www.ifs.se Application deadline 30 June 2007

ONE MILLION SPECIES

Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life has reached 7,000,000 species in its quest to complete the first up-to-date, comprehensive catalogue of all living organisms. A result of a worldwide collaboration involving the work of 3,000 biologists and contributions from 50 databases the project plans to cover all estimated 1.75 million known species by 2011.

Visit www.catalogueoflife.org

BEE CRAFT

A full colour monthly magazine for beginners and experts alike covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and Ireland. 22 for 12 issues (one year). Credit cards accepted. For free sample copy and overseas rates contact secretary@bee-craft.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

News, practical information and research articles - a link between Turkish beekeeping and the world. Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries.

Contact www.uludagaricilik.org