✨“Each bar of soap tells a story of craftsmanship, resilience, hope, and the enduring spirit of the Syrian people.” ✨
In March 2011, when the civil war broke out in Syria, millions of Syrians started fleeing the country, with the majority of them seeking refuge in Turkey. Some of them were skilled professionals who, despite difficult living conditions, worked to preserve the tradition of Aleppo soap, which dates back more than two thousand years. The idea of Olivscent started from here: helping them keep their heritage alive and bringing cultures together.
In the summer of 2023, Olivscent was founded with the goal of introducing handcraft Aleppo soaps and bridging the gap between Western and Syrian cultures, both of which have a rich history. Our aim is to highlight the stories of resilience, hard work, and courage of these professionals to change the narrative around refugees.
Currently, Olivscent provides employment opportunities, specifically to the talented women who produce our handmade bags.
We truly believe- and see- that our work is making a difference for those involved in the process, securing them a way to support their families and grow professionally. This is why we are working hard to make Olivscent grow.
That’s why we’re working hard to grow Olivscent.
To continue and expand this mission, we are actively seeking partnerships.
Our mission
Empowering Communities
At Olivscent, we are dedicated to fostering a positive impact on the diaspora and refugee communities by promoting equitable opportunities, supporting environmentally conscious practices, and nurturing cultural connection through storytelling and history. Our mission is centered around empowering individuals and through sustainable initiatives that respect and celebrate the rich heritage of Northern Syria communities.
Empowering Women
Syrian and Kurdish refugee women play a vital role in Olivscent’s mission, contributing to the production of packaging materials using traditional practices that preserve cultural heritage and skills.
By this, we empower women to be independent and supportive to their families. At the same time, to ispire other vulrenable women in various places around the world.
Knowledge Sharing Across Cultures
Olivscent is dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing among diverse cultures, ensuring that traditions and practices are respected, preserved, and celebrated within a global community. By storytelling, we keep this cultural connection richer and add a postive perspective to the society differences, to make a strength.
Rich Historical Heritage
Aleppo soap with a history of more than 2000 years, is a bonding cutural product that can tell a lot about shared knowledge between the East and the Wet. Through storytelling and history, we aim to strengthen community bonds, honor shared experiences, and ensure that cultural traditions are passed on to future generations.
