Harnessing the Bountiful Honey of Cameroon

Cameroon, often referred to as “Africa in miniature,” is a land blessed with natural beauty and abundant resources. Among its many treasures, lies the thriving apiculture sector, where traditional and adapted methods are harnessed to produce pure, natural, and high-quality honey. The unique geographical location of Cameroon, coupled with its diverse vegetation, spanning from lush forests to vast grasslands, provides bees with a diverse range of high-quality nectar sources, creating an ideal environment for beekeeping. This ensures that the honey produced in Cameroon is unparalleled in its taste and nutritional value.

Recognizing the potential of the apiculture sector to drive sustainable development, GNRC Cameroon has taken the initiative to educate communities about beekeeping. In July 2022, they organized a forum in the marginalized villages, introducing the construction of beehives and emphasizing the economic and environmental benefits of beekeeping.

Building on this success, in June 2023, the GNRC members, led by their dedicated Coordinator, Mr. Alexander Gwanvalla, conducted similar workshops in different regions of Cameroon.

During the workshops, the GNRC members, some of them teachers, used the Learning to Live Together manual guide to instill values of cooperation and poverty alleviation in children. By combining beekeeping education with lessons on living harmoniously, these workshops fostered a sense of unity among the villagers. The approach by GNRC members in Cameroon not only equips communities with knowledge and skills for sustainable beekeeping but also cultivates a culture of empathy and mutual respect.

While the quest for sustainable apiculture continues to thrive in Cameroon, the journey is not without its fair share of challenges. One major obstacle faced by the GNRC members during their sensitization efforts was poor road infrastructure. Despite this hurdle, their determination and commitment to uplift these communities remained unwavering.