By Holly Budge | Founder of How Many Elephants NGO
Did you know elephants are scared of bees? As Africa’s population rapidly grows, farmland expands into ancient elephant corridors, making human-elephant conflict one of the biggest threats to their survival. But a brilliantly simple solution is changing the story: beehive fences. When elephants disturb the fences, the bees gently deter them without harm. Meanwhile, crops are pollinated, women harvest and sell honey, and communities thrive. Through our How Many Elephants Beehive Fences in Tanzania initiative, human-elephant conflict incidents have decreased by 91%. In a high-tech world, this is innovation rooted in nature and led by women on the conservation frontline.
The How Many Elephants Beehive Fence project presents a proven solution that flips the narrative from human-elephant conflict to coexistence. Beehive fences, which harness elephants’ natural fear of bees, create a safe and non-lethal barrier that protects both people and wildlife. The How Many Elephants beehive Fences have already resulted in a 91% reduction in human-elephant conflict incidents in Tanzania and have empowered women through beekeeping and honey-led enterprises that benefit entire communities.
Our work is about reimagining our relationship with nature and wildlife. It shows how a simple idea, rooted in local knowledge and powered by women, can trigger systemic change.
EXTEND THE BEEHIVE BY 1KM FOR £10k
This includes:
• Installation of 50 hives
• A certificate, stunning visuals & tangible impact reports
• A tax-deductible receipt (we’re a UK-registered charity)
• A powerful story your network will love!
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