Beeyo Maal Blog
Articles about our cooperative, Frankincense resin, oil and how to make sure it is sourced ethically and sustainably.
Welcome to the Beeyo Maal Blog, where we share stories and insights about our journey towards sustainable and fair trade practices in the world of frankincense. We are a women-led cooperative dedicated to reducing gender inequality, protecting the environment, and uplifting the communities that depend on the resin trade. Through this blog, we aim to shed light on the challenges we face, the initiatives we undertake, and the positive impact we strive to create. Join us as we explore the true meaning of sustainable frankincense, transparent trade, and the empowerment of local communities.
A journey to achieve sustainability
Beeyo Maal Cooperative has been on a journey to achieve sustainability and take back control of their livelihood from essential oil corporations. Our journey so far Three years ago, we embarked on a journey to take back our livelihood after many years of exploitation...
Transparency – Where does your frankincense come from?
Transparency at Beeyo Maal Cooperative In the intricate world of frankincense trade, where claims of fair, transparent, and ethical practices often mask hidden complexities, Beeyo Maal Cooperative stands for clarity. The valuable commodity that is frankincense carries...
Beeyo Maal First AGM
The Annual General Meeting - A year of positive outcomes On Thursday 21st December 2023 we celebrated the first anniversary of our cooperative Beeyo Maal. Hundreds of members from the harvesting community (land/tree owners, labourers and women sorters) attended the...
Fatima’s Story
How I became a Frankincense tree guardian My name is Fatima. I am 21 years old and was born into a family of frankincense harvesters. Alongside harvesting, my family graze camels and goats. My life has always been rooted in the forest and the frankincense trees. I...
My Role as a Beeyo Maal Director
My role as director: A journey of transformation From my earliest days, I embraced the vital task of cleaning and sorting resins. Formal education was a luxury I couldn't access, but my commitment to this age-old tradition was unwavering, much like my mother and...
Sustainability – A Delicate Balance
Battling Xaare: Protecting Our Trees and Livelihoods Nestled in the heart of Somaliland, a pressing challenge now threatens the cherished frankincense trees, the livelihood of the communities who depend on them, and sustainability: A delicate balance. This adversary...