{"id":3565,"date":"2025-11-17T12:33:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sca.kis.si\/?p=3565"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:33:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:33:42","slug":"%f0%9f%90%9d-beekeepers-as-agents-of-positive-change-in-zambia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sca.kis.si\/en\/%f0%9f%90%9d-beekeepers-as-agents-of-positive-change-in-zambia\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udc1d Beekeepers as Agents of Positive Change in Zambia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The project <\/span>\u201cBeekeepers as Agents of Positive Change\u201d<\/b>, led by <\/span>ADRA Slovenia<\/b> in cooperation with <\/span>ADRA Zambia<\/b>, the <\/span>Agricultural Institute of Slovenia (KIS)<\/b>, and other partners, brings together <\/span>knowledge, sustainability, and nature<\/b> in the <\/span>Lusangazi District<\/b>, Eastern Province of Zambia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The main goal of the project is to <\/span>empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities<\/b> through <\/span>eco-friendly beekeeping<\/b>, supporting <\/span>rural development<\/b>, <\/span>environmental protection<\/b>, and <\/span>new livelihood opportunities<\/b> for local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf33 Reforestation and Honey Plants<\/b><\/h3>\n

A key part of the project focuses on <\/span>reforestation<\/b> and the <\/span>distribution of honey-producing seedlings<\/b>, contributing to forest restoration and bee nutrition. Within this effort, the <\/span>Bee Park<\/b> was established – a learning and demonstration site where honey plants are growing strong, showing great results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u267b\ufe0f<\/span> Sustainable Solutions in Practice<\/b><\/h3>\n

To reduce tree cutting and charcoal use, local communities have built <\/span>clay ovens<\/b> made from <\/span>local materials<\/b>. These ovens run on <\/span>small branches and dry twigs<\/b>, helping prevent deforestation while promoting <\/span>eco-friendly cooking practices<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf6f Bee Park – Where Innovation Meets Tradition<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Bee Park showcases <\/span>various beekeeping technologies<\/b>, from modern methods to <\/span>traditional clay hives<\/b>, preserving Zambia\u2019s rich beekeeping heritage. It serves as a space for <\/span>learning, exchange, and sustainable innovation<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc1d\ud83d\udc9a<\/span> A Shared Story of Change<\/b><\/h3>\n

By combining <\/span>sustainability, knowledge, and community<\/b>, the project contributes to <\/span>gender equality<\/b>, <\/span>environmental protection<\/b>, and the <\/span>Sustainable Development Goals<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our sincere gratitude goes to <\/span>the lead partner ADRA Slovenia<\/b>, and to <\/span>the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs<\/b>, through <\/span>Slovenian Aid<\/b>, for making this project possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This project reminds us that even small actions can create a big impact – for people, bees, and the planet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n