Bees for Development Ghana trains teachers to launch Beekeeping Clubs in basic schools

Dozens of teachers from across Ghana have completed a five-day intensive training workshop in the Techiman Municipality, equipped with the skills to run Beekeeping Clubs in their respective basic schools. Organized by Bees for Development Ghana (BfDG), the workshop aimed to use apiculture to improve rural livelihoods and protect biodiversity.

One teacher from Nsuta DA Basic School expressed her newfound confidence, stating she would venture into beekeeping due to the program's economic benefits. Dr. Papa Kwodwo Mbroh, BfDG's Programmes Director and Apiculture Development Coordinator, emphasized that the Buzz Club initiative introduces school children to sustainable apiculture, biodiversity, and environmental conservation.

The mission of the program is to improve the lives of people, especially rural communities, through beekeeping. During the workshop, participants learned various aspects of beekeeping, including traditional hive-making using locally available materials, apiary establishment and management, safe handling of bees, and basic business and entrepreneurial skills tailored for young learners.

The training incorporated both classroom instruction and hands-on field experience, where teachers observed beehives and learned proper hive management techniques. By fostering a deeper understanding of bees' role in biodiversity and food production, the program aims to create healthy forests, farms, and communities through the conservation of these essential pollinators.