WHERE BEES AND DREAMS SOUTH AFRICA TAKE FLIGHT AIM Showcasing South Africa's rich beekeeping heritage and powerful role young beekeepers play in shaping a sustainable future for our industry. AFRICAN HONEY BEES They thrive in diverse landscapes, symbolize resilience, and support rural communities Culturally Environmentally THE IMPORTANCE OF BEES IN SOUTH AFRICA Honey is seen as both sustenance and medicine, and beekeeping is becoming a beacon of hope for youth empowerment Bees are the custodians of our biodiversity. Their role in pollinating iconic plants like the fynbos makes them key players in preserving our ecosystems. CONTENT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH BEEKEEPING CORE FEATURES CHALLENGES WE FACE THE SOUTH AFRICAN ADVANTAGE SPOTLIGHT ON OUR YOUNG BEEKEEPERS MONEY IN HONEY INTERNATIONAL BUZZ EMPOWERING FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH BEES Our school-based programs teach children practical hive-building and apiary management skills One example is a program we ran in KwaZulu-Natal, where students built their own hives and harvested honey to raise funds for their school. SCHOOL Beekeeping Basics Practical Training Seasonal Awareness: 01 FOUNDATIONAL BEEKEEPING SKILLS 02 03 04 Pollination and Food Security Species Conservation and climate change ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Product Development Packaging selling Business Management, Funding access ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS SKILLS Hive Monitoring App and digital tools for efficiency Data driven Beekeeping TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION Improved data management, enhanced engagement, and secure access for students, parents, and teachers CORE FEATURES Indigenous Knowledge, traditional Practices and local wisdom. Community Engagements 05 CULTURAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 06 07 08 Medicinal Bee Products Research & Innovation ADVANCED TOPICS & INNOVATION Bee Safety, preventing and managing bee stings. Pest and Disease Control SAFETY & HEALTH Guided Learning. Mentorship Global Recognition Roles in agribusiness MENTORSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT Improved data management, enhanced engagement, and secure access for students, parents, and teachers EMPOWERING FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH BEES CHALLENGES WE FACE Low-cost, substandard imported honey threatens local industry. Limited resources hinder rural schools from accessing training, but partnerships help us overcome these hurdles. Let’s not just compete. Let’s share the spirit of Ubuntu—our belief in a shared humanity—with the world. THE SOUTH AFRICAN ADVANTAGE Why our Beekeeping Stands Out Unique floral diversity (fynbos honey, acacia honey). Commitment to sustainability and biodiversity preservation Call to Action for IMYB SPOTLIGHT ON OUR YOUNG BEEKEEPERS Remmogo Mobu Tsebo- Khumo REMMOGO "THE HIVE TEACHES US THAT STRENGTH LIES IN UNITY, AND WITH EVERY SMALL ACT, WE BUILD SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY." "AS A YOUNG BEEKEEPER, I DON’T JUST HARVEST HONEY—I CULTIVATE HOPE, RESILIENCE, AND A FUTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE FARMING." SPOTLIGHT ON OUR YOUNG BEEKEEPERS Remmogo Mobu Tsebo- Khumo TSEBO-KHUMO "EVERY BEE IN THE HIVE HAS A PURPOSE, AND JUST LIKE THEM, I’M HERE TO MAKE MY MARK IN THE WORLD OF BEEKEEPING." "BEEKEEPING CONNECTS ME TO NATURE AND REMINDS ME THAT EVEN THE SMALLEST ACTIONS CAN CREATE A SWEET IMPACT." MONEY IN HONEY TOGETHER, LET’S KEEP THE WORLD BUZZING TRAINING AFRICAN HONEY BEE IMYB DUBAI 2024 Presented by: Tumi Mobu