Business & IndustryUgandan-American1980 – present
Derreck Kayongo
Founder of Global Soap Project, social innovation
Biography
Ugandan-American inventor and social entrepreneur who created the Global Soap Project, which recycles hotel soap waste into usable bars for underserved communities.
Quick Facts
Category
Business & Industry
Nationality
Ugandan-American
Born
1980
Thinking about the name
Derreck
American origin
“A spelling variation of Derek (from the Germanic Theodoric, meaning 'people's ruler') with the 'Der-' prefix emphasizing modern distinctiveness. Derreck combines classical etymology with contemporary personalization, offering a name that feels both grounded and fresh. The doubled 'r' and 'ck' ending create strong phonetic presence.”