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An island in the River Gambia in Central River Region
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Accessed by south road via the bridge on to the island
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Accessed by north road via Banjul Barra ferry, the ferry on to island at Lamin Kotu
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Accessed by River Gambia
Learn about kayaking opportunities in Janjanbureh with our own Dave Adams
Janjanbureh Uniting Sustainable Tourism
and Community Training
Charity No: XT21437
Bee Keeping
Our Aim:
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to reverse decline in bee population
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to increase pollination of crops and thus food production
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to provide training and income earning opportunities for locals
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to produce honey and wax products for locals and tourists
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to provide source of interest and workshops to tourists
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for the project to become self funding after initial support
How it began
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US Peace Corps volunteer Jeffrey Malcom introduced training during 2014/15
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Sol Puye continued further training supported by JAG
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further training at a bee centre in Sami Karantaba
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several Just Act members involved
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catcher boxes and hives constructed
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hives placed in local gardens
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2106 Soap making
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This is an ongoing project being run by Just Act
What they have
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4 sited hives
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catcher boxes
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two protection suits
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basic soap making equipment
How to support
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donate £10 to purchase a hive
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donate protection suits etc
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beekeeping books
Expertise
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if you are a beekeeper we would welcome your knowledge and support
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for a short or extended stay
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Useful websites
Africa BEECause http://africabeecause.org
Updated October 2017