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Story of a Female Beekeeper - Gaza, Palestine

Even bees and their hives were not protected against the shells and bombs during the last aggression on the Gaza Strip in May 2021. Samar Al-Baa is a member of the Urban Women Agripreneurs Forum (UWAF) and is a beekeeper. Her bee farm is the only source of income for her and her family, and it was heavily damaged due to the recent bombardment of Beit Hanoun town. According to the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), of the estimated 20,000 existing beehives, 7000 active beehives were destroyed during the last bombardment on the Gaza Strip. The beekeeping sector is considered one of the most affected by the last aggression on Gaza as a result of its proximity to the border with the occupation. The bombing also coincided with the honey harvest season, thus preventing beekeepers from reaching their bees. This caused wage losses for many beekeepers.

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Organización: Gaza Urban Agriculture Platform (GUPAP)
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Año: 2021
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País(es): Gaza Strip
Cobertura geográfica: Cercano Oriente y África del Norte
Tipo: Hoja informativa
Idioma utilizado para los contenidos: English
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