Alleviating the burden of hand washing clothes.
One wash at a time.
The Problem
Approximately 60% of the global population hand washes clothes, a burden that’s predominantly placed on women and girls.
Hand washing clothes takes time; a lot of it. And it’s time that could be used for other activities - from going to school, earning an income, looking after family, or just resting.
Hand washing clothes presents significant burdens across various contexts, impacting individuals' time, health, economic status, agency and, within humanitarian contexts - dignity.
Our Solution
Meet the Divya, the world’s first flat-packable Washing Machine. A manual, off-the-grid washer that helps save up to 50% of water and 75% of the time compared to handwashing clothes.
Our Users
Behind every washing machine we provide, there’s a story. Across the world, families, individuals and communities are using the Divya Washing Machine to unlock new opportunities, whether it’s saving time, earning an income, or just being able to rest. Learn more of their stories here.
How we Work
Across development, humanitarian and crisis contexts - find out The Washing Machine Project works to ensure the Divya Washing Machine makes it those who need it most.
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The Washing Machine Project is now supported by Whirlpool Foundation.
By joining forces with Whirlpool Foundation, we will extend our impact, targeting approximately 150,000 people over the next five years and helping reclaim millions of hours of time.
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