kRaj, association, Závada (district of Veľký Krtíš, Central Slovakia)

Grant: 59.492 €

Main goals and activities of the project:
The project will create new employment opportunities in beekeeping in the Novohrad region, in particular for marginalized groups. Training, starting equipment, assistance and distributing of products will be provided. Moreover, beekeeping will be popularized among elementary schools pupils and teachers. Norwegian partner will provide know-how. 

Main results of the project: 
- 20 new apiaries established;
- 40 people trained in beekeeping as a job opportunity (mainly Romas, mentally handicaped people and unemployed women);
- 1400 pupils and students participating in experience program;
- 720 people participating in experience workshops and companie's teambuildings.

Web page of the project: beesiness.kraj.sk