The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organisation (TUNADO) is the apex body recognised by the public and government of Uganda to coordinate all value chain actors in the apiculture industry. TUNADO is a membership body that unites producers (beekeepers), processors, packers, service providers (trainers, researches, marketers, equipment manufacturers etc), development partners, government and all other stakeholders towards apiculture development in Uganda.

TUNADO approached Make 12.4% Work when undertaking an inception study, in order to ensure their data collection tools were disability inclusive. The 12.4% Initiative assisted them in measuring the level of impairment. TUNADO has signed a proof of commitment and are planning disability awareness trainings for their staff.

TUNADO was formed after realising that the apiculture sector was disorganised and yet held the potential to contribute significantly to rural household income, poverty reduction and national economic development as well as environmental conservation. TUNADO is incorporated with registrar of companies as a company limited by guarantee, Certificate No. 62239. TUNADO represents 1,200,000 beekeepers organised in 310 diverse memberships (associations, companies, cooperatives and groups) and TUNADO membership continues to grow. Their vision is “A vibrant membership based apex body coordinating apiculture industry in Uganda for sustainable national development”. TUNADO’s central mission is “to provide a national platform for apiculture sector growth through capacity building, lobbying and advocacy, market development, product diversification and information sharing”. The core values of the organisation are accountability, innovativeness, inclusivity, voluntarism, and membership-centred.

To achieve this, they work towards multiple objectives, such as raising awareness about the value and significance of apiculture for the national economy, promoting Ugandan honey both on a regional and international scale, aiding the standardisation of Ugandan honey in order to meet international standards, and establishing an information centre to assist the industry’s research and development. TUNADO has a diverse 310 members that continues to grow, representing at least 1,200,000 beekeepers.

Read more about TUNADO at:http://www.tunadobees.org/