Inspirational Woman: Zoe Willford

Today's inspirational woman is Zoe Willford! She is a woman who has an amazing variety of gifts and skills and who always seems to be learning something new! She is a faithful and servant-hearted woman who humbly shares what she has with others. She lives on a wonderful farm called Allercott in Exmoor and this is the woman who first introduced us to the benefits of value-added products with beeswax. As we celebrate women of The Hive, we cannot miss out on thanking, celebrating and honouring Zoe! 

She came to us with her husband Julian for the first time in 2016 (having never met us!) and jumped in to our rather crazy house and schedule, whole-heartedly sharing her skills with women's groups in Tanzania! She braved very basic guesthouses in remote villages and adapted with great grace to the challenges continually thrown our way! She put up with early mornings, late nights and uncomfortably hot days. We all so loved having her stay with us in Mwanza on the occasions she came to offer her help and skillsets to help the women. She taught the women's group in Malya and the Upendo wa Mama group in Mwanza how to make beeswax balms and candles and from this, a business was born and four years later The Hive was open!  

Zoe is a woman who can inspire us all to always keep learning new things. And to develop the gifts and skills that God has given us and put them to good use! An attitude to share and serve ... even when it's uncomfortable, difficult or a little out of the ordinary! She is someone who inspires us just to give things a go, practically and humbly just give what can in order to help others. Thank you, Zoe!

And if you are looking for a beautiful place to stay for a holiday in Exmoor, follow the link here to book at their beautiful BeesKnees or Honeycott Cottages! 

Zoe teaching candle-making in Mwanza in 2016

With Malya Mamas four years later!

On another note ... there is still space if you would like to join in on the Hive Challenge on Saturday! We would love to see you! Just think of something you can make with HONEY and just 5 other ingredients! Ask us for the Zoom link! And if you can't join us live, please send us a photo (and name) of your honey creation! 

Thank you for all the amazing support for The Hive! We are getting closer to our goal and are so excited to be able to see The Hive continue with Aikande's leadership! If you would like to donate, please head to the VirginMoneyGiving Page here! Thank you so much!