A team from Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) visited the headquarters of the Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA) to discuss the progress of their ongoing project with key partners.
The project, titled “Forest Conservation through Traceable Supply Chain Development for Wild Coffee and Forest Honey,” was launched in November 2023 in the South West Ethiopia region. Funded by JOA, it is being implemented through a partnership between EWNRA, Bees for Development, and the University of Huddersfield, UK.
The JOA delegation included Head of Programme, Gillian Challinor, and Monitoring and Impact Officer, Harriet Hall. They were joined by key representatives from Bees for Development, including Janet Lowore, Director of Programmes, UK; Isaac Mbroh, Apiculture Development Coordinator, Ghana; and Getsh Kassaye, Project Coordinator, Ethiopia.
During their visit, the JOA team asked about updates on the project’s implementation and raised the possibility of conducting a field visit in the near future. Discussions also covered the importance of collaboration and synergy with other like-minded NGOs and partners. Additionally, there was a focus on honey traceability and quality assurance, with an aim to secure “Organic Certification for Honey.”
On behalf of EWNRA, Executive Director Afework Hailu and Acting Program Director Ahmid Said welcomed the visiting team. Ahmid, along with the Bees for Development Ethiopia team, provided a detailed briefing on the project’s progress. Dr. Matthew Snell, Senior Lecturer and Research Projects Manager from the University of Huddersfield, also participated, offering insights into the university’s contributions to the project.
