Kuwaha Naturals (wota industries)
Location: Kitwe, Copperbelt
Year Established: 2003
Trade+Impact Levels: T2 + I3
Company Focus/Story:
Kuwaha Naturals was born from WOTA Industries, an NGO serving rural communities. To become self-sufficient, they want to create businesses to fund the NGO and so the social enterprise Kuwaha Naturals was established. They believe in sustainable businesses, not bringing any hinderance into the future and promoting environmental sustainability.
Since inception, they have been exporting their products under Zambeezi, who has an office established in the US - but they are currently focusing on the local and African Market under their own brand. Kuwaha Naturals believes that there is an opportunity in the local and regional market to promote environmental responsibility while providing a great product.
Product Categories: Natural Cosmetics
Export Experience: More than 5 years Export Experience to International Markets
Production Capacity: 250 beeswax sets/week
Skills Used: Soap Making; Balm making
Materials Used: Essential Oils, Natural Oils, Natural Fragrance
# of Producers/Artisans: 10-15
Accreditation/Certifications: n/a
Impact Areas:
Providing health care (set up a community clinic); improving access to fresh water; infrastructure development (built a bridge to connect two communities) ; providing skills training; low to Zero Waste program; ethically sourcing raw materials/inputs; sourcing organic or environmentally friendly natural materials; providing flexible work hours.
Contact:
Barry Ilunga
+260 965133776
barryzm@wota-k-org
