Dowa Bakery

Our Story

The gap in the market for bread was huge until Ahmed Hassan, a Somali refugee, set up Dowa Bakery.

Today the bakery employs 28 people: 14 Malawian and 14 refugees originally from Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Up to 375 kg of flour per day are required to meet the production needs.

What We Offer

Dowa Bakery has expanded their product range far beyond the standard loaf:

• 8 types of bread - From standard loaves to specialty varieties
• Biscuits - Freshly baked daily
• Various doughnuts - Different types to choose from
• Communion wafers - For churches and religious services

Impact on the Community

Set up with personal funds and a great deal of entrepreneurial spirit, Dowa Bakery is a great example of the positive impact which refugee businesses can have on local economy and employment.

Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Salt, Sugar, Soya Flour, Vegetable Fat, Emulsifiers, Bread Improver, Preservatives, Calcium Propionate, Vitamins, Water, Yeast.

Next time you’re in Dzaleka, go sample one of eight types of bread from Dowa Bakery!