Blind Ugandan beekeeper Ojok Simon was one of the winners of the international Holman prize in 2017 (along with me). His award-winning project was teaching his blind country-fellows how to keep bees and achieve more financial independence. Sadly and very unexpectedly, he suddenly died a few years later in the midst of discussions with the sous-chef who produces our honey here. They were talking about how local UK beekeepers might support his initiative.
We are proud to support Bees Abroad in his memory and, with their help, have twinned their hives with some in Uganda.
Another international charity, Bees for Development, also uses bees to change lives for the better all over the world. Tune in to hear @themontydon read the Bees for Development @BBCRadio4 Appeal on Sunday 24 November at 7:54am and 9:25pm.
He’ll tell you about how Bees for Development have been working with farmers in Ethiopia, showing them how creating bee-friendly habitats on their farms can boost their income.
All donations up to £10,000 will be matched by one of their generous donors.