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A MONMOUTH charity has received £ 50,000 to help Ethiopians become beekeepers.
Bees for Development received the money from the Small Charities Challenge Fund of UK Aid.
The badociation will use the money to train new beekeepers in the region of Amhara in Ethiopia.
There, beekeeping offers young people who do not have land the opportunity to make a living with very low start-up costs.
Dr. Nicola Bradbear, director of the badociation, said: "Bees for Development helps the poorest to earn extra income through beekeeping.
"We are a specialized organization with a specialized skill set.
"This grant from the Small Charities Challenge Fund will enable us to help Ethiopian families keep bees cost-effectively, so that they can earn extra income to buy school uniforms, pay medical bills , buy food and pay off their debts.
Wales Secretary of State, Alun Cairns, said he was "delighted" at the announcement of Bees for Development.
"I hope that the funds granted will go a long way to continuing the excellent work that they do in Ethiopia," he said.
Penny Mordaunt, International Development Secretary, said, "The UK's small charities around the country, often with volunteers, are extremely helpful in making a difference in the world.
"Bees for Development is a great example of how a small community in Wales is making a huge difference in Ethiopia. They offer an invaluable entrepreneurial experience to young people, helping them to thrive and support their own community. "
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