The Young Queen Bee

At 19, Einoth Laizer carries a title that reflects trust within her community: Queen Bee.

She joined her beekeeping group three years ago out of curiosity. “I wanted to understand how beekeeping works,” she says. Over time, honey income grew crucial for her family. She has paid school fees for her younger siblings and secured health insurance for her household. “Being economically self-reliant has empowered me,” she explains.

The Queen Bee model strengthens women’s enterprises by placing experienced members in mentorship roles. Einoth organizes meetings, follows up on hive inspections, and supports women in handling challenges together. Recently, her village saw an increase in honey harvest after consistent monitoring and coordination. With stronger yields came larger contributions to their VICOBA local savings groups.

Training has also strengthened her leadership skills. She speaks confidently about conflict management, financial planning, and long-term sustainability. She encourages careful protection of the trees where hives hang and promotes responsible waste management during honey processing.

In the future, she hopes to expand business training and develop additional products. She wants women to build enterprises that can grow steadily over time. Today, her role is grounded in daily follow-up and peer support, making sure that leadership stays close to the hive.