BfD is an organisation who enables people to use bees as a food source and livelihood. Below are some examples to illustrate the extraordinary powers of beekeeping in developing countries and the need for NGOs' assistance:
* Disease: In the 80-90s, the Thai Sac Brood virus wiped out an estimated 89% of colonies in India. NGOs can provide training programmes on early detection, treatment, bio-security to prevent re-infection and queen-rearing to assist quicker re-population.
* Women in Afghanistan: Because bees can be kept within the boundaries of the home, the Taliban regards beekeeping as an acceptable activity for women. They need equipment and knowledge to get setup.
* Iraq: UN sanctions ment the beekeepers could not get hold of treatment against the varroa mite, leading to 15% loss of colonies. BfD raises awareness of such issues.
More examples to come ...
Friday, 16 January 2009
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