Village Aid Blog

Stories and updates from our fantastic fundraisers, our activities out and about across the Peak District, and the communities in which we work across rural Africa.

Getting soapy for Beekeeping!

Getting soapy for Beekeeping!

Here at Village Aid we’re delighted to announce our latest partnership! Our fantastic EQM partner, the Bakewell Soap Company, has launched a special new line using bee products. Made with…

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Climbing for safe water in Cameroon

Climbing for safe water in Cameroon

2015 is a big year for International Development and a big year for Village Aid. As the target year for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) arrives, Village Aid celebrates its 25 birthday. For…

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Village Aid Receives the EQM Award!

Village Aid Receives the EQM Award!

We’re delighted to announce that Village Aid has been awarded the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark! We support the local environment by recycling waste, limiting our carbon emissions,…

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Buzzing for Beekeeping!

Buzzing for Beekeeping!

In Ghana, prolonged dry seasons, irregular rainfall patterns and poor soil fertility are resulting in disastrous crop yields for many rural dwellers. The need for livelihood diversification has…

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