PRESERVATION OF WEST AFRICAN HONEYBEES (POWAHB)
As you read this, the West African Bee faces imminent extinction, posing a grave threat to our planet. Urgent action is imperative, and your support is crucial. West African farmers and bee collectors lack the means to acquire proper beekeeping equipment due to the devaluation of their currencies by inept governments. Unable to afford beekeeping suits and honey collection gear, they resort to destructive methods like burning bee habitats, resulting in the loss of countless bees, including queen bees.
Remarkably, West African bees have persisted thus far, but collective action is needed now more than ever. Your donation today will facilitate immediate intervention, with a target of $1.7 million. This fund will enable the purchase of bee-collecting suits, transportation, education, and the distribution of equipment to bee collectors in remote areas.
The Bkean Foundation is dedicated to combating poverty while conserving nature's resources and minimizing environmental impact. Through our franchising model, we provide education and training to honeybee collectors, focusing on hive nurturing, bee care, and queen bee fostering. Our plan includes equipping local collectors across West African countries with tens of thousands of beekeeping suits and imparting knowledge on proper bee box construction and maintenance.
Additionally, we promote sustainable business practices by creating self-employment opportunities and training local carpenters to craft bee boxes using locally sourced materials. Long-term plans involve shifting production to local manufacturing and fostering economic development within communities. Marketing and purchasing will be localized, fostering intra-African and global trade.
Your support today can make a significant difference in preserving West African honeybees and fostering sustainable development in the region. Join us in this crucial endeavor to protect our planet's biodiversity and empower communities for a better future.