Hi, I am Upendo Mollel, and my passion lies in the preservation and well-being of our beloved bees.
In 2023, I set up my beekeeping business in Arusha, Tanzania, with the support of my mentor, beekeeper Mr Adam Kossioris from Greece, with whom I worked on establishing a bee project at the Friedkin Conservation Fund.
Building on my field experience, I also founded an NGO dedicated to supporting local communities. I have worked extensively with organizations such as Hand in Hand, the Friedkin Conservation Fund, and Wild Survivors, delivering beekeeping programs that have trained over 250 women in beekeeping, candle making, and natural cosmetics.
Professionally, I manage and service over 700 beehives. I also run a shop offering bee products, natural cosmetics, and professional beekeeping equipment.
As essential elements of our ecosystem, bees have faced significant challenges in recent years due to overproduction, climate change, and water scarcity.
The traditional practice of beekeeping has deep roots among Tanzanian tribes, but a lack of specialized knowledge combined with diminishing biodiversity has led to the abandonment of many hives.
My mission is to restore balance to the ecosystem through the power of bees and create the ideal conditions for them to carry out their vital role.
I am dedicated to sharing my knowledge, expertise, and lifelong passion with anyone who wishes to join me in this meaningful work, while also benefiting from sustainable honey production.
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Our Services
Explore the variety of services we offer related to beekeeping. Whether it's professional beekeeping consultations, agroforestry experts, or hobbyists, we've got you covered! Our collaboration with leading international NGOs and donors is flourishing!
And let's not forget
Our Approach
Learn about our unique approach to beekeeping, which focuses on community engagement, women empowerment, education, and sustainable practices. We believe in the power of bees to transform lives and protect our environment.
”Upendo never tires. She is always willing to come and help, and always with a smile. She has a giving nature and because of her passion for bees she shares her knowledge generously. She's more than happy to have me along to inspect the hives and shows me what is happening. Upendo thinks of the bees and their health and survival first and foremost and she is exactly the sort of person we need in our world.”
- Sally Capper
”Upendo proved to be the perfect partner in our beekeeping endeavors. Her dedication to the well-being of bees, as well as her commitment to conservation and community upliftment, was evident from the very beginning.”
- Brian Moten
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About Queen Beez Company
At Queen Beez Company, we are passionate about bees and their vital role in our ecosystem. With a background in professional beekeeping and rural development planning, we are committed to promoting beekeeping practices and educating communities about the importance of bees. We collaborate with conservation funds and NGOs to create sustainable beekeeping solutions even in the most remote areas of Tanzania.
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Arusha, Tanzania
