Notice Board

VOLUNTEER REQUESTS

RUDEC Cameroon

RUDEC Cameroon would like to have partner beekeeping associations and establish an exchange of volunteers for training.

Contact Joshua Chiamba via Bf D

Apoolo Na Angor

Apoolo Na Angor, a development group for women in Mbale, Uganda is again looking for volunteers to help with their beekeeping. Bf D will put you in touch with Co-ordinator, Moses Aisia.

GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS

IFS Research Grants are for citizens of a developing country who are scientists under 40 years of age, with at least a Master's or equivalent degree or research experience and attached to a university, national research institution or a research-orientated NGO in a developing country.

See www.ifs.se

PROJECT FUNDING

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries.

TeleFood Special Fund

TeleFood Special Fund Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding of up to US$10,000. Request documents should include a brief description of project objectives, proposed food production or income-generating activities, work plan, number of participants, detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the FAO or UNDP office in your country. See www.fao.org and inform BfD of the outcome of your application.

1% for Development Fund

1% for Development Fund Small grants to enable community based beekeeping projects in developing countries to get off the ground. Applicants must define clearly objectives and describe how they are to be attained. See One-Per-Cent-Fund@FAO.org

AWARDS

World Challenge

World Challenge rewards grassroots community projects that promote sustainable development through innovation and original thinking. Entry deadline 19 June 2011. See www.theworldchallenge.co.uk

Sony World Photography Awards 2012

Sony World Photography Awards 2012 Open for entries from 1 June 2011. Visit www.worldphoto.org/competitions

BEE CRAFT

UK Beekeeping Journal for beginners and seasoned apiarists View a digital copy and subscribe on line at www.bee-craft.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

News, practical information and research articles Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries. See www.uludagaricilik.org

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

BfD Journal offers a great opportunity to reach thousands of readers. Prices start from GBP35 (€42, US$60), various size ads available.

APIACTA

For the beekeeper and bee scientist Apiacta the Apimondia Journal. Available online from www.apimondia.org

PROJECT PLANNERS

Remember to include an allowance for publications and BfDJ subscriptions in your budget when writing proposals. We can help with expert advice and supply you with an appropriate beekeeping library. Also include participation costs for beekeeping meetings, such as the biennial Apimondia congresses - see Look Ahead, p12.