“Plan Bee” – A Social Enterprise Model  WHY was the program started? Purpose Women Empowerment through Honey Bee Farming is a social enterprise program that was started by the Hashoo Foundation in 2007, to empower the marginalized and underprivileged women through a sustainable social enterprise model.

1. “Plan Bee”
Empowered 1,116 Women
in
Honey Bee Farming

2. Introduction
Hashoo Foundation (HF)
is a progressive and
dynamic non-profit
organization, dedicated
to improving people’s
lives through social and
economic development
programs since 1988.

3. Our Mission
To enable and empower communities to be
independent by facilitating equitable access
to opportunities.
Our Values
Hashoo Foundation draws on the values of
equity, inclusivity, transparency, innovation,
integrity, respect and fulfillment.
Our Vision
An ethical, equitable, inclusive and
progressive society, where people live
with dignity.

4. Geographic Presence

5. Core Thematic Areas
1- Economic Development
1.1 “Plan Bee” – Honey Bee Program
1.2 Dairy Value Chain Development
1.3 Farmers Enterprise Groups
1.4 Marble Shine Associates
2 - Human Capital Development
2.1 Hospitality Management Training Program
2.2 Early Childhood Development Program
2.3 Life Skills Development Program
2.4 Youth Development Program
3- Social Protection/Inclusion
3.1 Child Education Support Program
3.2 HF’s Scholarship Program
3.3 Humanitarian Assistance & Relief

6. “Plan Bee” – A Social Enterprise Model
WHY the program started?
 To empower the marginalized and underprivileged women for long term
economic and social development through sustainable social enterprise
models
 Honey bee social enterprise
program was started in 2007

7. Social & Economic Drivers
 Women were the most marginalized members of the society
 Male dominated society
 Literacy level of the female was lower than 20%
 Community showed receptiveness and acceptance
 Flora and fauna were abundantly available
 Potential for women to adopt this as a cottage industry

8. “Plan Bee” Model (How the program initiated)

9. Social Model of “Plan Bee”
Mobilization
Training on
honey bee
farming
Formation of
honey business
groups
Training on value
chain
development
Procurement &
Distribution of
beehives
Extraction &
collection of honey
Support in
branding &
marketing

10. Business Model of “Plan Bee”
Procurement of
surplus honey
Collection & storage
of raw honey
Honey processing &
packaging
Marketing & sale of
honey
Payments received
against sale of honey
Cost & benefit
analysis of honey
business model
Reinvestment on
social model

11. Honey Value Chain Framework

12. Social & Economic Benefit & Impact
• 1,096 women trained in honey bee farming
• 3615 beehives and 1096 production kits distributed
• 176,000 Lbs (90,000 Kg) of honey sold between 200-2014
• 8,500+ dependents obtained better nutrition, health and education
• 35 women honey business groups developed
• US$ 35,000 (35 million PKR.) earned by honey producers
• 1,497 Girls and boys are now attending school
• 44% of the women have managed to expand their honey bee farming business.
• 30% increase in women’s household income.
• 60% of income from honey bee farming spent on the education of their children.
• Increased women’s role in decision making.
• Decreased dependency
• Promotion in collective decisions in the community.

13. Lesson Learned & Challenges
• Cultural hindrance for women to start honey business
• Honey Bee farming -sensitive and risky business, weather dependent
• Working in business groups are more viable than individual
• Value chain approach is extremely important for every business
• Availability of flora and fauna -key factor for the project’s success to date
• Selection process of the trainees -crucial factor

14. “Plan Bee” Recognitions
• Won prestigious award of the BBC World Challenge in 2008
• “Plan Bee” recognized and highlighted in Clinton Global Initiative
• “Mountain Honey” brand established

15. Trainees with Master Trainers & HF Staff

16. Trainees Engage in Practical Demonstration

17. Course Completion Certificate

18. Trainees with Their Beehives

19. Demo of Permanent Sign Board at Project Location

20. Beehives Placement

21. Women Business Groups Developed Their Own
Brand of Honey

22. Successful Women Entrepreneurs with HF Staff

23. Promoting Women Entrepreneurship Through Value
Chain Development of Honey

24. THANK YOU!