Soap Making Workshop

In August I had the privilege to put on a one day workshop on liquid soap making and small business management with a womens group in Fada. Liquid soap is a very popular product in Burkina because of its ease of use, affordable price and effectiveness in washing dishes and hands. I held the workshop at my association's office, where fourteen women learned how to make their own liquid soap and sell it as a way to create much needed income without too much additional effort and hours in their very busy days. Very basic accounting was taught in order to show them how to calculate profit and the importance of good shop keeping so as to keep their small business profitable. The women loved the activity and the process of making their own soap and choosing their own colors and scents.