Honey Making Money

Code:

ZIM-HWZ-HMM-P01

Country:

Zimbabwe

Cause:

Economic Empowerment

Population:

16.5 million

Human Dev Index:

#146 (Aus #5)

Total 3 Year Budget: $

Year 1 Budget $23000

Fully Funded

Year 1 Project Timeline

Nov 18

Nov 19

Overview

Our partners seek to support impoverished and marginalized rural communities in Zimbabwe. The project started in Chimanimani in eastern Zimbabwe where a bee-keeping pilot project was established in a rural village. The project is now ready to be expanded into three other villages. A model apiary has also been established in Rusape which will be used as a training and research centre. The aim of the project is to alleviate poverty through economically empowering beneficiaries to engage in beekeeping as a sustainable, income-generating activity that will also improve the environment.

Why support this

This project is with a new grassroots partner in struggling Zimbabwe. We appreciate their hearts for the poor and for the great progress they have made to date since 2016. We like their business-like and considered approach to finding sustainable solutions for communities. We appreciate that they conducted a pilot program and are a flexible and willing to continually improve outcomes.

Budget

$22,000 for year 1 of a 3yr project. Total Budget $58,000.

Objectives Include

Since 2000, Zimbabwe has faced a myriad of political challenges which has severely affected the economy.
This has led to the devaluation of the local currency and high unemployment levels currently estimated at over 85%.
Rural farmers have traditionally been dependent on subsistence farming.
However, many are struggling to produce enough to feed themselves and for those who have little to sell, they struggle to get a fair market for their produce.

Expected Life Change

Income-generating skills will provide a sustainable income for participants to help support themselves and their families and will provide avenues into better education, health and community living
People will feel empowered through learning practical skills and business training
Villagers will understand and see the benefits of looking after the environment
Villagers will learn to work together through the formation of cooperatives

Project Code: ZIM-HWZ-HMM-P01