Project Renitantely
Project Renitantely is working to improve the sustainability and viability of beekeeping as a livelihood amongst rural communities in the Anosy region.
In an area of Madagascar that is primarily dependent on farming and fishing for survival, the unpredictable climate commonly leads to failed harvests or low yields. Compounded by a rapidly expanding population, traditional livelihood activities are increasingly unable to provide sufficient incomes for rural families.
With limited alternatives, communities are forced to use natural resources around them, which leads to overexploitation of resources and loss of biodiversity. Madagascar’s honeybee, Apis mellifera unicolour, is just one of the country’s 150,000 endemic species that is at risk due to this loss of habitat.
It helps me to feed my family after that, to buy medicine if anyone is sick, to buy furniture; these are the things that the income from beekeeping helps me with.
Beekeeper from Mahialambo
Beekeeping is an activity that is neither time nor labour intensive and complements existing livelihood activities, enabling vulnerable households to supplement their income whilst reducing pressure on natural resources. Working in six rural communities, we use internationally-recognised techniques to empower men and women with the beekeeping skills they need to increase yields, maintain healthy colonies, and strengthen disease prevention.
Donors
Evan Cornish Foundation, Nando & Elsa Peretti Foundation, WF Southall, Open Gate Trust and private donors.
