13/08/2026
Burundi Story: Jolie Colombe Marketplace leaders a New Idea into an Opportunity
Jolie Colombe is a secondary school student from Gitega Province and a young beekeeper. Her journey into entrepreneurship began through Discipling Marketplace Leaders (DML), a UCCD project, where she learned about creating jobs and discovering new opportunities.
“After the DML training, I started asking myself: What can I do myself? I looked at what people in my community were doing, and then I thought: Why can’t I also become a beekeeper?” she testifies.
Despite the fact that beekeeping is not commonly associated with girls in Burundi, Jolie decided to give it a try. She sought guidance from experienced beekeepers and learned how to build beehives and harvest honey.
Today, she has two active beehives and continues to expand her project.
“I cannot say that I have reached a very impressive level yet, but I currently have two active beehives with bees. I also have other hives that I have already installed, and I believe that within the next two weeks, things will be going well.” Says,Jolie
She affirms that a well-developed hive can produce up to 3 kg of honey, which can be sold for at least 35,000 BIF.
Jolie’s story shows how Discipling Marketplace Leaders(DML) can inspire young people to turn ideas into opportunities, overcome cultural barriers, and take steps toward creating their own livelihoods.
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