A group of women in the Rogbona community have taken the lead in beekeeping and conservation initiatives in Sanda Loko Chiefdom of Bombali District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone.

These women are getting improvements in environmental protection and economic independence through beekeeping, due to Irish Aid and Trócaire co-funding.

Under a development program coordinated by Development Salone, women in rural areas have embraced beekeeping not just as a source of income, but also as a major tool for environmental conservation.

The project involves sustainable agriculture and climate resilience, and puts women at the forefront of change by questioning traditional gender norms and encouraging inclusive community development.

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Women who are part of the team received training and capacity-building seminars in beekeeping methods and hive management.

The initiative provides them with the knowledge and assets they need to produce honey for local consumption and market expansion, all while protecting local biodiversity. Beekeeping, with its low environmental impact, is good for pollination, forest conservation, and money creation.

By incorporating women in this area, the program promotes long-term social resilience and gender equity. DESAL, with support from Irish Aid and Trócaire, continues to encourage similar grassroots-led programs throughout the country.