Our Origins

Furaha Soap was started in the summer of 2010 as an attempt to improve hygienic practices by providing a local source of soap for hand-washing and cleaning, and to create a source of income for several individuals in Lwala. The majority of individuals in Lwala are farmers; the soil is particularly suited for growing root vegetables and sugar cane. Also, since there are no paved roads in Lwala, it is difficult to transport crops and other goods in and out of Lwala, so the sale of crops and the purchase of outside goods (including soap) is difficult. It was our hopes that this business would provide a steady income, and a steady source of soap, for all of Lwala.