Soap Making
This skills training in soap making for sustainable livelihoods to many people who are socially and economically disadvantaged. With this vocational skills training, people will live with dignity by earning money themselves. During this training, people will learn and develop skills in making different types of soap like bar soap, liquid soap and bathing soap, herbal soap, shampoo etc and the demand for soap is not affected by economic meltdown due to the important role soap plays in our daily lives.
For bar soap making we teach two ways of making it
Cold process
Cold Process Soap is a method of making soap from scratch that requires no Heat. Making Soap is both Art and Science. If you love to experiment with butters, oils and natural ingredients - to get a soap that is not too hard, not too soft and with skin loving properties, you are in the right place:- Cold Process Soap
HOT PROCESS SOAPS
Hot process soaps are made using a method that involves making soap from scratch by combining a lye mixture with oils and/or fats. The soap mixture is heated to speed up the saponification process. The application of heat means hot process soap bars are ready to use sooner. Also, the batter is usually thicker and is poured into the soap Mold after its saponified, then hardened into a bar.
As far as basic household items go, soap is king. Without cleanliness, it is difficult for anywhere to feel like home. For those who cannot barely afford the bare necessities of everyday life, being able to receive a bar of soap can be life changing in light of all the infections and diseases that can be prevented by simply washing hands properly and keeping one’s surroundings hygienic.
In a bid to ensure a constant supply of soap to the hundreds of thousands of Ugandans especially those in rural areas. The demand for soap in Uganda and other countries is increasing because of increasing population.
DCG skilling provide people with skills to make soap for domestics use and also for income generating.
Benefits of homemade business
There are several benefits of starting a home-based business and operating it from your own house. Here are some of the key advantages:
- Lower start-up costs: Starting a home-based business often requires much lower start-up costs compared to traditional businesses. You don't have to worry about paying rent for a physical storefront or office space, which can save you a significant amount of money.
- Flexibility: With a home-based business, you can set your own schedule and work on your own terms. This allows you to balance your work and personal life in a way that works best for you.
- No commute: Working from home eliminates the need to commute to work, saving you time, money, and stress associated with commuting.
- Tax benefits: Running a home-based business can also provide certain tax benefits, such as being able to deduct a portion of your home expenses, such as rent, utilities, and internet, as business expenses.
- Increased control: Operating a home-based business gives you greater control over the operation of your business, allowing you to make decisions quickly and easily without having to go through a chain of command.
- More personalized customer service: When you run a home-based business, you can provide more personalized and attentive customer service to your clients, which can help build customer loyalty.
- Give opportunity to women to work
- Helps the children to be creative and innovative
The soap they teach include Liquid soap, bar sop, shampoo, Shower gel and many others