In June, she’ll be heading to Provence to train in beekeeping, joining the first 10 women to take part in the Women for Bees program. The initiative, founded by UNESCO and Guerlain, is aimed at ultimately training 50 women from five biosphere reserves to become beekeeper entrepreneurs.
“Women are so capable. And there are many women in areas that have not had opportunities,” Jolie explained. “But they are hungry to learn, they have great business instincts. To have a network, learning how to be the best beekeepers with all the latest science and methods, and having something they can make and sell. It’s not just about going around teaching women, it’s about learning from women all around the world who have different practices.”
As she noted, “When a woman learns a skill, she teaches other women and other men and her children. And so if you really want something done and you want it magnified, you find a woman and you help her understand what the problem is and she will work very hard to make sure everyone in the community knows.