The Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia once again donated beehives to needy families in developing nations through Heifer International.  We also raise funds locally by participating in the Hike for Heifer at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

From Uganda to El Salvador, bees from Heifer International help struggling families earn income through the sale of honey, beeswax and pollen.

Beehives require almost no space and, once established, are inexpensive to maintain.

As bees search for nectar, they pollinate plants. Placed strategically, beehives can as much as double some fruit and vegetable yields. In this way, a beehive can be a boost to a whole village.

Although most Heifer partners keep bees as a supplement to family income, beekeeping can be a family’s livelihood. Your gift can help Heifer provide a family with a package of bees, the box and hive, plus training in beekeeping – and this unique gift will be passed on to another family in need.

One of the cornerstones of Heifer’s philosophy is Passing on the Gift, which allows families and individuals who have received animals to be donors themselves. This means that the first swarm or split from the donated hives will go to another needy family within the village.  This  spirit of goodwill ripples through the community as animals are passed on and bonds are formed in a group effort to better their own lives.

Please join the Guild in continuing the spirit of goodwill toward all throughout the year by helping to end world hunger and poverty through sustainable development.  Learn more about charitable gift giving that makes a difference at Heifer International.