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Turmik, Rundu, District Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Implemented in 2013

Our Vision
Our vision is of an ethical, equitable, inclusive and progressive society in which people live with dignity and have power over their own lives.

Our Mission
Our mission is to enable and empower communities to be independent by facilitating equitable access to opportunities, through working on programs that lie within our four core programmatic areas: economic development, education and skills development, supporting people with special needs, and providing emergency relief and social welfare.

Our Values
Hashoo Foundation draws on the values of equity, inclusivity, transparency, innovation, integrity, respect and fulfillment.

About Us
Hashoo Foundation is a progressive and dynamic non-profit organization, leading the way in human development and poverty alleviation by implementing viable economic development, educational and capacity building programs in Pakistan. Hashoo Foundation is also focused on the needs of children. Operating throughout Pakistan, the Hashoo Foundation is expanding globally. The Foundation holds valid registration and accreditation: Pakistan - Registered under Trust Act 1882 vide Registration No 661 Sub-Registrar T-Div II Karachi dated 16/07/1988. - Certificate by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy No: PCP-RI/2006/17. - Exempted from Taxes with approval by CBR under SRO 169(1)/2005 notified/published in Gazette of Pakistan dated 15/02/2005 under clause (3) of clause (58). - External Auditors/Chartered Accountants: KPMG (Tahsir Hadi Chartered Accountants). USA - Certified in USA as a non-profit organization under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code tax identification number 20-0748173. UK - Certified in UK vide 1116314. - Approved U/S 2 (36) Income Tax Ordinance 2001 valid till further order.

Contents
Acronyms .............................................................................................................................................. 4 1-Project Summary............................................................................................................................... 5 2-Project Goal ....................................................................................................................................... 6 3-Background ....................................................................................................................................... 6 4-Objectives .......................................................................................................................................... 6 5-Project Activities Under Taken ......................................................................................................... 6 5.1 Community Mobilization ............................................................................................................. 6 5.2 Selection of the Trainees.............................................................................................................. 7 5.3 Selection of the Master Trainers ................................................................................................. 7 5.4 Development of Training Schedule.............................................................................................. 8 5.5 Post Training Evaluation .............................................................................................................. 8 5.6 Monitoring Visits to the Project................................................................................................... 9 5.7 Distribution of Certificates, Beehives and Production Kits ......................................................... 9 5.8 Formation of the Cluster Based Association ............................................................................... 9 5.9 Value Chain Development (VCD) Training ................................................................................. 10 6-Output and Achievements of the Project ...................................................................................... 12 7-Outcomes of the Project ................................................................................................................. 11 8-Linkages Building and Visibility ...................................................................................................... 12 9-Risks/ Challenges and Assumptions ............................................................................................... 12 10- Lessons Learned ......................................................................................................................... 13 11- Conclusion .................................................................................................................................. 14 Annexure 1 - Training Schedule ......................................................................................................... 15 Annexure 2 - Budget Summary .......................................................................................................... 17 Annexure 3- Profile of the Trainees....................................................................................................... Annexure 4- Beneficiaries Profile Template..........................................................................................

Acronyms
CBO EDP GB HF HBG IP LSO NGO PB VCD Community Based Organization Enterprise Development Program Gilgit- Baltistan Hashoo Foundation Honey Business Group Implementing Partner Local Support Organization Non-Governmental Organization Plan Bee Value Chain Development

1- Project Summary
Project Title Implementing Partner Funded By Area of Implementation Number of Direct Beneficiaries Number of Beehives & Production Kits Distributed Number of Indirect Beneficiaries Number of Children in School Overall management Technical Support Project Manager Implementing Team Country Women Empowerment through Honey Bee Farming Project Plan Bee " Business Group (USA) Hashoo Foundation "Plan Bee" Party supporters Turmik, Rundu, District Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan) 12 Women 60 Beehives 12 Production kits 68 Dependents 36 Girls and boys Ali Akbar, Country Director, HF-Pakistan
Cristal Montaz Baylor, Executive Director, HF-USA

Kamal Uddin, HF-Pakistan BJ Shams & Gilgit Team, HF-Pakistan Pakistan

2- Project Goal
The overall goal of the project was to increase the income of 12 poor women through building their capacity as honey bee farmers. 60 beehives and 12 production kits were distributed among them.

3- Background
Hashoo Foundation (HF) with the financial assistance of "Plan Bee" Party supporters, initiated a pilot project of building capacity of underprivileged women on beekeeping skills in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). In this connection, HF trained 12 women at Turmik, Rondu, Skardu. On completion of the training, 60 beehives were also distributed to the participant beekeepers. The trainees appreciated the efforts of Hashoo Foundation and thanked these sponsors for the generous contribution of funds to improve their standard of living through honey production business. In the above mentioned context, beekeeping training conducted for the target beneficiaries of Turmik, Rondu, Skardu, focusing on fostering understanding of basic beekeeping skills. Following are the overall objectives of beekeeping training and distribution of beehives among the trained women group.

4- Objectives
The aim of the project was to: - Build the capacity of local underprivileged women of Skardu on basic honey beekeeping skills - Distribute beehives and tool kit to target group of trained women - Enable the trainees to improve their livelihood by utilizing the acquired knowledge on bee farming and provided beehives/production kit

5- Project Activities Under Taken


5.1 Community Mobilization
Hashoo Foundation regional team initiated dialogues with the target communities in collaboration with Tormik Rundu Local Support Organization (LSO) in Skardu. The communities expressed a keen desire for training in order to enhance their production capacity.

5.2

Selection of the Trainees

Hashoo Foundation identified targeted women through a participatory selection process. An initial meeting was held with the women organizations and community based organizations in village Tormik Roundu, District Skardu. The participants were briefed about the importance of enterprise development and Honey Bee farming. They were told that beekeeping is an income generating activity with an incubation period of three months, which can be undertaken at cottage level, as it does not require heavy investments or infrastructure. The participants were also informed that congenial climatic conditions and availability of bee flora at selected locations including Ghizer, Skardu and Hunza districts are providing excellent opportunities for beekeeping. The participants highlighted that onsite appropriate training was needed with inputs including beehives and extractors. After the analysis of the baseline survey and recommendations made by the community heads, 12 trainees were identified. The following specific selection criteria were employed: Trainees should be women Ability to demonstrate and transfer the skill to other person Have the potential to build a small entrepreneur Interest for honey beekeeping Able to play positive role in linkages development between institutions and communities

5.3

Selection of the Master Trainers

Two master trainers (women) were hired by Hashoo Foundation to impart the theoretical and practical training. All the trainers were highly experienced and dedicated, and they conducted the training in very professional manner through interactive sessions and using practical approach.

5.4

Development of Training Schedule

Consensus was developed for implementation of the project and the training schedule was finalized in consultation and participation of the selected trainees and the related communities. Based on this mutual consensus, the training was scheduled from April 29th 2013 to May 5th 2013, which was conducted as per planned schedule. The topics covered under the training schedule are attached in annexure A.

5.5

Post Training Evaluation

Post training evaluation/exam was conducted to assess the learning level of the trainees where following questions were asked: How much you learnt from this training? Do you easily understand the training language? Were you satisfied from the presentation skills of the trainer? How much practical work was interesting? Was the training duration sufficient? How was the relevant arrangement?

The overall feedback was very positive and the trainees appreciated the skills of the trainers as well as the training arrangements.

5.6

Monitoring Visits to the Project

HF team comprising of Regional Program Manager and team paid monitoring visit to project area and carried out the following activities including; - Invited relevant stakeholders to participate in training closing and beehives distribution ceremony - Conducted a fruitful meeting with project beneficiaries about the event - Made all the arrangements of the beehives distribution ceremony The feedback from the trainees was very positive and the facilitators were also satisfied from the learning aptitude of the trainees as well as their high motivation level.

5.7

Distribution of Certificates, Beehives and Production Kits

Closing ceremony of the training was held in Tormik Roundu Skardu where community leadership, LSO head and representatives from Hashoo Foundation participated. 60 beehives and 12 set of production kits were distributed among the 12 trainees. Trainees were immensely happy with the training and profoundly thanked the Plan Bee Business Group USA and Hashoo Foundation for providing such a valuable training and inputs to alleviate the poverty level of the marginalized community.

5.8

Formation of the Cluster Based Association

The 12 trained women beekeepers have been organized under the Plan Bee Business Group in Turmik, and registered with Rundu Local Support Organization (LSO). Now they are working under the umbrella of the Rundu LSO.

5.9

Value Chain Development (VCD) Training

VCD training was arranged and imparted to 12 beneficiaries of the Plan Bee Business Group in Turmik, Rundu. The VCD aimed to make the beekeepers aware of basic knowledge of value addition techniques and value chain development concepts and how they could add value to their product and help increase their income. Mr. Kamal Uddin, Program Manager Enterprise Development, facilitated the training and briefed the trainees on VCD steps, including quality assurance processes, packaging, and marketing, while maintaining supply of the honeymade products in a systematic manner. The participants learnt how value addition could help them increase the demand of their product and expand the market of their honey.

5.10

Branding and Marketing of the Honey

Due to high demand of honey, all the produced honey was sold locally in raw form. Since there are not many local brands of honey available in the local market, the women of the Plan Bee Business Group are in the process of developing their own honey brand: Chand-Honey. Initially, Hashoo Foundation will help in developing, branding and marketing the honey. The Rundu LSO will technical supervision and share the progress and challenges with HF to strengthen the women based enterprise.

6- Outcomes of the Project


The project has helped improve the socio-economic status of the underprivileged people, especially the targeted women in the Turnik, Skardu. Honey bee farming is a lucrative income generating enterprise. The environment in terms of natural and manmade flora is in abundance and available for more than six months during the year. The immediate earnings from the beehives within three to four months are other important factors that contribute to economic sustainability of the beneficiaries. Some of the measureable outcomes of the project are as follow: - 12 Women from Turmik were trained on basic bee farming skills and provided with honey production tools - The trained women are able to produce good quantity honey by applying techniques and skills taught in the training and the provided production material - Developed the Plan Bee Business Group USA

450 kg (990 lb) honey was produced in 2013 and sold in local market by the beneficiaries The project benefited 68 indirect family members and provided access to school to 36 girls and boys Womens involvement in decision making has increased Extra income is being spent on health care and food

7- Output and Achievements of the Project


12 women identified, mobilized and trained 60 beehives distributed 12 production kits distributed among the beneficiaries 450 Kg. (990 Lb.) honey produced and sold honey in local market by the beneficiaries Income of PKR. 350,000 (US$ 3,500) earned by the beneficiaries this year 36 children have access to quality education 68 indirect beneficiaries Womens involvement in decision-making increased Extra income was spent on health care and food

8- Linkages Building and Visibility


HF regularly conducted monitoring visits to the project area to gauge the progress of the project and consulted with all the stakeholders. HF developed linkages with local civil society organizations (CSOs), local support organizations (LSOs), community based organization (CBOs) and Government line department to make the project more viable and sustainable. Local media and district authorities highly appreciated women focused initiatives undertaken by HF and highlighted extensively the role that such intervention could play for poverty reduction.

9- Risks, Challenges and Assumptions


Globally, honey bee farming carries a natural risk, and this project was susceptible to the same risks. However, the potential for securing a better livelihood for target beneficiaries far outweighed the risks, especially involving the community in community based employment increased the source of income and livelihood in remote valley of Turmik, Rundu, District Skardu. There was no social risk, as HF has track record of extensive honey Bee and microenterprise development experience. Similarly marketing of honey was not a risk, as HF itself purchases honey from the beneficiaries. Before the start of the project, HF team conducted series of meeting with all the political and religious leaders. Therefore, HF did not face any hurdles during the project life cycle. Environmental risk is the key factor in GB due to harsh winter season and lack of infrastructural facilities. Keeping in mind such risks, HF developed business group of beneficiaries for collective shifting of the beehives and to reduce transportation cost and other risks. Apart from this, HF signed an agreement with the supplier to assist the beneficiaries to shift their beehives to warmer parts of the country in winter and take beehives back to the project site at the start of the harvesting season. Also, there were cultural barriers for HF staff to work directly with female trainees. Initially, it was very difficult to mobilize the women due to cultural hindrances and male dominancy attitude, but HF curtailed this challenge through engaging community elders and relevant stakeholders during the beneficiarys selection process.

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Lessons Learned

- HF found that building capacity of the marginalized people, particularly women, not only provided them with
encouragement and hope to improve their socio-economic conditions, but also provided decision making skills to them. - The women have great potential to benefit from income generation initiatives and utilize the knowledge gained through different capacity building programs to upgrade their businesses. - Honey beekeeping is a model of civil society enterprise development. Beekeepers know the way bees are organized and have specific role to play in producing honey. With a clear understanding of the team work, specific tasks to achieve desirable results and participating in the tasks can lead to an organized society among the people particularly women and other partners like shop keepers, traders and suppliers. - HF realized that the trained beekeepers can play an important role in creating an enabling environment in the society and can help to create diversity and tolerance, which are the milestones of a civil society. Beekeepers are very much confident and motivated to become a social change agent of the society through such micro entrepreneurial initiatives. Value chain development of the product/service is the integral part of the civil society development and value chain of the honey might promote socio-cultural and civil society sustainability.

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Conclusion

The fact remains that women are about 51% of the country and have a very low contribution in the family income. This project provided opportunity for women to earn livelihood for their families by undertaking entrepreneurial initiatives. This was a new area of intervention for HF with challenging cultural and gender constraints. During the mobilization and selection phase of the project, HF faced hurdles due to gender sensitivity. However, the HF team worked very closely with the indigenous people and the local leadership to achieve the set objectives in an efficient and effective manner. HF found that expanding these income-generating programs to low-income families have strengthened the socio economic conditions of the targeted communities and helped alleviate poverty. So far, the income of the families facilitated with beekeeping has increased by 20%. These families have moved from below the poverty line to a notch above it. The project has also started providing an indirect benefit to families of the targeted women and now they have started using their income to pay for their childrens education and health care and improving their nutrition. The trained beekeepers are now working with HF as master trainers and they are ready to work as champions of change and help HF in replicating its Plan Honey Bee model in other remote areas of the district. On behalf of the Hashoo Foundations team and its beneficiaries, we are thankful "Plan Bee" Party supporters for granting the financial resources to kick start 12 new honey producing micro enterprises under the Plan Bee Business Group USA.

The Hashoo Foundation is empowering women through honey bee farming, from the theoretical training to the field. The Plan Bee Business Group (USA) has produced 450 kg (990 lb) of honey and earned PKR. 350,000 (US $3,500).

Annexure 1 - Training Schedule


Days Day 1 Time & Date Time : 9:00 4:00 Date : 29-042013 Activities - Registration of the trainees - Introduction of the participants - Introduction of Hashoo Foundation - Purposes of the training course - Introduction of trainers - Tea Break - Expectations of the trainees from the course - Conduct the pretest about beekeeping - Lunch break - Out major beekeeping problems of the area group work - Honey bee & its biology - Behaviors of honey bees & its activities - Follow up and evaluation of day first - Hive management - Site selection for apiary - Hives and its different types

Day 2

Time : 9:00 4:00 Date : 30-04-

2013

Days 3

Time : 9:00 4:00 Date : 01-052013

Days 4

Time : 9:00 4: 00 Date : 02-052013

Day 5

Time : 9:00 4: 00 Date : 03-052013

Day 6

Time : 9:00 4: 00 Date : 04-052013

Day 7

Time : 9:00 4:

- Attract bee come in Hive - Tea break - Tools used in Beekeeping - Apiary management - Lunch & pray break - Group discussion - Moving colonies - Post test - Follow up and evaluation of previous day - Winter management of honey bees - Summer management - Tea break - How to make more honey from a colony - Group work and presentation - Lunch break - Group discussion - To share the experience of local beekeepers - Fellow up of previous day - Common honey bees pests & their control - Biological control of honey bee pests - Honey bee diseases - Tea break - Control measures - Medication and treatment of diseased colony - Lunch break - Field Visit: - Practical training on the farm site - Follow up of previous day - Swarming and its behavior - Swarming preparation - Tea break - Swarm management - Swarm control, capture and removal - Lunch break - Role of honey bee as pollinator - Field Visit: - Practical training on the farm site - Inspection of the colony - Tea break - Group work and presentation - Artificial feeding techniques - Lunch Break - Inspection of the colony - Important bee floras of the area - Practical training on the farm site - Recap of the previous day

00 Date : 05-052013

- Basic management techniques - Tea break - Practical training on the farm site - Lunch break - Post training evaluation - Formal closing of the training

Annexure 2 - Budget Summary


Expenses Head Baseline Survey & Mobilization Honeybee Farming Training (One week) Honey Value Chain Development Training (Three days) Procurement and Distribution of Beehives & Production kits Branding, Monitoring & Administrative Cost Total Expenses Plan Bee Business Group in US $ @ 95 Rupees 395 1,203 555 7,442 4,989 14,584 Total US $ 395 1,203 555 7,442 4,989 14,584

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