Indigenous women save the sacred Mayan bee
Organization information
Fundacion por una Nueva Solucion
Location: Mexico, Mexico
Summary
The melipona bee is a species without sting, in danger of extinction, that is native of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The relationship between the melipona bee and the Mayan people dates back to millenary times. The Mayans consider them a gift from the gods. Groups of indigenous women, guardians of this bee, are dedicated to their daily care, protection and reproduction. This activity allows these Mayan women with lack of economic resources to have an income for the welfare of their families.
Project locations
Mexico