Makers of Faso soap, Gérard Niyondiko and Moctar Dembélé
No, unfortunately, they are not Nigerians. These African students are Gérard Niyondiko and Moctar Dembélé … from Burkina Faso, and they created an anti-Malaria soap called, Faso. If this works, then I hope it makes it to Nigeria, so that my people can stop dying of such a nonentity of an illness. But err, before you send it to Nigeria, kindly stamp it with “Made in USA.” This will ensure that the market sells very well. Thank you.
Seriously though, this is a good thing, and I wish them the best. If this works as it should, I can only imagine the kind of difference they will make.
As culled from Clutch:
Two students in Burkina Faso, pulled their science knowledge and resources together to invent a mosquito repelling soap in order to prevent malaria. Gérard Niyondiko and Moctar Dembélé, both students at Intsitut International de l’Eau et de l’Envirronement de Ouagadougou (International Institute of water and environment) in Burkina Faso, were awarded this year’s Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) $25,000 Grand Prize. The GSVC is the only international competition of Social Business Plans, dedicated to students, young graduates, and entrepreneurs with high social and/or environmental startups. They are also the first student team from Africa to ever win the Grand Prize.
“The soap will be available first here, and then given to NGO”, Gerard Niyondiko, Technical Manager of Faso soap said in a video that was posted online today.
Their invention, called Faso Soap, is made from karate citronella, and other herbs found locally in Burkina Faso, that are still a secret.
“We want a simple solution, because everyone uses soaps, even in the very poor communities”, Moktar Dembélé, General Manager of Faso soap said.
I would like to know, if your Gerard Niyondiko et.al, are interested in presenting their findings on the anti-Malarial soap , at the Upcoming Eleventh Annual International Shea Butter Convention, in Atlanta GA, USA
October 24 -26, 2013. The convention focus is on advancing shea butter commerce, and technology. Attendees are a mixture of science, business and shea butter enthusiast.
The causes (objectives and purpose) of the soap can be advanced at this convention
Please let us know how to contact them. To extend a formal invitation
Waiting your reply
David Brown
First Admin. Assist to;
Dr. Samuel Hunter
American Shea Butter Institute
http://www.sheainstitute.com
dr.hunter@sheainstitute.com
Oh, David, I am so terribly sorry for the late response. I have been so backed up on responding to comments. I do not know Gerard personally and have no way of reaching him. His story was just an inspiring one that I found online and decided to retell on my blog. So sorry that I cannot help.