ADRA Zambia hosted 40 learners from Merew Day Secondary School at its Beekeeping Project in Eastern Zambia, offering hands-on exposure to honey production, pollination, and climate-resilient livelihoods. Project staff highlighted beekeeping as a sustainable income source for rural households.
Forty learners from Merew Day Secondary School recently visited the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) Zambia Beekeeping Project in Eastern Zambia, gaining hands-on exposure to beekeeping, environmental conservation, and sustainable livelihoods. The educational visit introduced learners to honey production stages and the role bees play in pollination, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems.
Project staff walked the learners through how beekeeping supports income generation, climate resilience, and rural household livelihoods. Sessions emphasised beekeeping as a sustainable economic activity well suited to rural communities.
ADRA Zambia says such learning exchanges help bridge classroom education and practical, community-based development solutions. The organisation aims to inspire innovation, environmental responsibility, and an appreciation for sustainable agriculture among young people through direct exposure to development initiatives.
The learners engaged actively with project staff, asked questions, and welcomed the opportunity to learn outside the classroom. Organisers noted that the visit also raised awareness of climate-smart livelihood approaches with long-term community benefits.
The ADRA Zambia Beekeeping Project is supported by the Republic of Slovenia through Slovenia Aid & Partnerships, and focuses on strengthening climate-resilient beekeeping while empowering rural communities in Eastern Zambia.
