Impact Investing

Impact investing in beekeeping has emerged as a high-potential, sustainable agricultural strategy that generates measurable environmental, social, and economic returns. We believe that by investing in women beekeeping and biodiversity initiatives, impact investors contribute to enhancing the livelihoods and foster economic empowerment and biodiversity conservation, particularly in rural and marginalized communities.

The Pressing Problems We Are Solving

Our investment is addressing the pressing problems of poverty, inequality and environmental degradation to foster women economic independence, equality and nature protection and Read More

Inclusive Finance

Our inclusive finance for women beekeepers aims to bridge the gender gap in apiculture by providing tailored financial products, training, and market access, enabling them to transition from informal, unpaid labor to owning and managing productive, sustainable beekeeping businesses, particularly in rural areas, to become independent income earners. Key approaches include asset-based financing and integrated support services (skills, equipment, market access) that address gender- Read More

Beekeeping for Restoration of the Degraded Ecosystems

Bees are important pollinators, and many ecosystems depend on the pollination by bees for their existence and for increasing their genetic diversity through cross-pollination. Bee pollinators have a strong influence on ecological relationships, ecosystem conservation and stability, genetic variation within the plant community, floral diversity, and specialization and evolution. Bees play an important role in ecosystem services (Crane, 1999). Generally, honey bees are important pollinators responsible for the healthy development Read More

Empowering Refugee Women through Beekeeping

Empowering refugee women through beekeeping in Northern Uganda has emerged as a sustainable, climate-smart initiative that provides economic independence, strengthens food security, and fosters peaceful coexistence with host communitie
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Human Wildlife Conflict Mitigation

We invest in beekeeping as alternative source of livelihoods among the park adjacent communities to mitigate human wildlife conflict and ensure long-term sustainability of the reserve through conservation and community partnership.  We support community education and dialogue on causes and management of Human-Wildlife    Read More

Clean Energy for Refugee Women in Northern Uganda

The large-scale, protracted, and rapid influx of over 1.3 million refugees in Uganda has caused severe, often irreversible, environmental damage, primarily through massive deforestation, land degradation, Read More

Disability Inclusion

Beekeeping has increasingly been applied as an inclusive practice to engage persons with disabilities in productive and socially relevant activities. We are championing inclusive beekeeping investment for persons with disabilities Read More

Shea Butter Value Chain

Beekeeping and shea butter production are two distinct activities that can have a symbiotic relationship. Shea trees provide a habitat for bees, offering them a source of nectar and pollen; shea trees produce flowers that provide a rich source of nectar and pollen for bees; bees play a crucial role in pollinating shea trees (Vitellaria paradoxa), which Read More

Passion Fruits Growing

At Tropical Honey, we integrate beekeeping with passion fruits growing to provide honey bees with multiple forage for honey production. Passion fruits are ideal for combining with beekeeping as they provide a rich, multi-seasonal nectar source during low-flowering “dearth” periods, encouraging bees to stay in the area. The complex, heavy flowers require specialized buzzing from honeybees for high-yield, effective pollination. Passion fruits flower 2–3 times a year offering consistent nectar and nutrients for bees. Overall, integrating beekeeping with passion fruits growing boost the forage     Read More

 

 Save the Shea Nut Trees in Northern Uganda

 Shea nut trees are more than just trees. They’re a source of income, nutrition, and traditional medicine for many communities. Plus, they’re a haven for pollinators, bees, and help combat climate change. Shea trees empower women in Northern Uganda to support their families.

“If You Love Women, Love Shea Trees.”

“Save the Shea, Sustain Her Future.”

“Keep the shea Trees standing to keep women working.”

. Let’s stand together to protect and plant more shea trees!

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Benefits of Honey

Boosts Immunity

Regular consumption of raw honey can strengthen the immune system with its vitamins and enzymes

Soothes Sore Throats

Honeys natural antibacterial properties can help ease a sore throat and reduce coughing.

Wound Healing

Honey has antimicrobial properties, making it effective for treating minor cuts and burns.

Rich in Antioxidants

Honey contains antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and protect the body from cell damage.

Our Team

A Health Practitioner with Public Health & Nursing field of studies from Kyambogo College of Public Health Nursing, Kampala, Uganda with 7 years in the enterprise journey. She oversees the growth and development of the enterprise.

NANCY Arach
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Holds Global MBA in Impact Entrepreneurship from Graduate School Business and Society of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy and E4Impact MBA in Business Administration of Uganda Martyrs University with over 12 years of experience in management, leadership and networking. He provides strategic direction for the business operation and social impact for sustainable growth of the enterprise.

RICHARD Oneka
Co-Founder & Director of Partnership and Business Development

Our Apiculture expert with over 10 years of expertise in beekeeping provides technical consultation on honey value chain and educating community on sustainable beekeeping practices.

PETER Lumoro.
Apiculture Expert.

She holds BA in Project Planning and Entrepreneurship from Uganda Christian University, Uganda with over 5 years of work experience in marketing

BRENDA Aloyo
Marketing Manager

Holds Bachelor of Business Administration, Gulu University, Uganda. She oversees financial management and controls including developing budgets, monitoring transactions, and preparing financial reports of the enterprise. She has over 7 years in financial management and accounting practices.

 

GLADYS Apio
Finance & Administration Manager

Operations Manager. Hold Bachelor of Business Administration with over 5 years’ experience in business Management and over sees day to day operation of the enterprise

WILFRED Acire
Business Operations Manager

Our Impact

Beekeepers trained (80%+ being women)

Households Livelihoods Improved

Honey Sold

Job Opportunities Created

Our Partners

Partnership, Networking & Collaboration
Partnership and networking are core values of our business. At Tropical Honey, we use partnership, networking and collaboration as a tool for finding investors, business partners, suppliers and customers for the growth and development of our business.

Special thanks to Our Partners:

USSIA

E4Impact