We are Lafiya.
Women-owned Niger business
Welcome to Lafiya: your partner in health
At Lafiya, we're more than just a soap brand - we're a social enterprise driven by a passion for change and a commitment to better, healthier lives for all. Founded by two friends, one from Niger and one from the Netherlands, our journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to harness the natural resources of Niger to create products that not only enhance personal well-being but also uplift rural communities across the region.
Our Vision for Health: Sustainability, Ethics, and Quality
Lafiya, meaning "health" in Hausa, embodies our core ethos. From the southern parklands of Niger, we source the finest natural ingredients, ensuring that each product retains its inherent goodness without the use of harmful chemicals. Our manufacturing cold-process is not only sustainable and ethical but also deeply rooted in age-old traditions, supporting female-owned businesses and embracing fair-trade principles every step of the way.
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Established in 2024, Lafiya is a start-up with deep roots and a strong presence in Niger.
What We Do
Craftsmanship with Care: the Lafiya Difference
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Our journey begins with the hands of women from communities in Dosso, Konni, Maradi, and Zinder. With the greatest care, they harvest, process, and craft the raw ingredients that form the foundation of our natural, hand-made soaps. Shea kernels to butter, neem & sesame seeds to oils, curcuma & cloves to powder.
At Laboratoire Lafiya we process those ingredients and turn them into gorgeous soap bars. Each bar is a testament to our commitment to quality, traceability, and the well-being of both our customers, suppliers and the environment.
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Lafiya & Local Partners
Once Lafiya is profitable it plans to cooperate with local initiatives to contribute to eg the Green Wall initiative, with a focus on growing more productive trees, that will further enhance the agricultural needs that support a sustainable food and essential plant-based oil and butter supply.
Lafiya & International Partners
Lafiya is a member of the Global Shea Alliance, Ghana.
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Our Lafiya Soap Producers have been trained in, and certified by The Camel Soap Factory in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Our raw ingredients are tested from time to time in the laboratory of Nofalab in Schiedam, the Netherlands.
The Lafiya Way
Community Empowerment
At Lafiya, we strengthen rural communities by supporting female-owned businesses and local workers, ensuring that our growth enhances their livelihoods.
Sustainable Practices
We commit to environmental stewardship through sustainable, cold-pressed, production processes that respect the balance of Niger's ecosystem.
The Lafiya de Luxe packaging poach is made of regionally sourced cotton.
Natural Ingredients
Lafiya uses only natural ingredients responsibly sourced in Niger or its neighboring countries to ensure purity and safety without compromising on quality and effectiveness.
Health and Wellbeing
Our products are designed to promote health and wellness, using ingredients that nurture the skin and contribute to overall vitality.