Made in Gambia: Meet Young Gambian Entrepreneur Fatoumatta Manneh behind homemade liquid soap!
A new star is rising in The Gambia’s entrepreneurial scene, and her name is Fatoumatta Manneh. The founder of Sparkle Fresh, a vibrant liquid soap business, is making waves at the GCCI Trade Fair, showcasing her products for the first time at Stall 54.
Launched in November 2024, Sparkle Fresh was born from Fatoumatta’s passion for hygiene and her dream of self-employment. After completing an online masterclass, she transformed her vision into reality, creating a line of liquid soaps that promise cleanliness with a touch of Gambian pride. “Starting this business was about more than soap—it was about building something meaningful for myself and my community,” she shared.
At the trade fair, Fatoumatta’s enthusiasm is infectious. “This experience is exciting and encouraging,” she said, her eyes sparkling with ambition. Brimming with colorful bottles of Sparkle Fresh, her stall has drawn curious visitors eager to support a homegrown brand. For Fatoumatta, this is just the beginning. She dreams of expanding her business and bringing her soaps to households across The Gambia and beyond.
The GCCI Trade Fair offers a golden opportunity to discover Sparkle Fresh and support a local entrepreneur with big dreams. Head to Stall 54 to meet Fatoumatta, try her products, and be part of her inspiring journey. In a world where small businesses fuel big change, Sparkle Fresh is a shining example of passion and purpose.
International Trade Centre supported Fatoumatta Manneh and 90 other small businesses' entrepreneurial journey, through the EU-funded EU YEP Tourism and Creative Industries.
The EU Youth Empowerment Project—Tourism and Creative Industries is a five-year project funded by the EU that seeks to increase the competitiveness, inclusiveness, and sustainability of the tourism sector in The Gambia and the ITC, and implement it.
ITC is a joint agency of the UN and WTO.
For more information on ITC: https://t.co/h2dTnlujfl
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