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The Washing Machine Project
Household Appliance Manufacturing
London , London 8,465 followers
Alleviating the burden of unpaid labour. Empowering women with the time to take charge over their lives.
About us
60% of the world’s population handwash clothes. If there is access, infrequent electricity and water supplies ensure washing machines are not a sustainable option. The Washing Machine Project is a grassroots social enterprise dedicated to alleviating the burden of handwashing clothes and the often unconsidered consequences this unpaid labour has on people’s lives. We have a solution. Using our engineering and product design expertise, we seek to provide a single, standalone, off-the-grid washing solution that is affordable, portable, and accessible to everyone. We take a user-centred approach and constantly look to improve our design for the needs of the communities we provide for. Our experience in International Development has taught us the importance of sustainable solutions. We believe our product will revolutionise the WASH Sector. By providing refugees and indigent citizens with an alternative to handwashing, we are saving communities time, water, and energy as well as mitigating the associated health risks. Importantly, we want to allow people greater agency in their lives. Over the last 2 years, we have had the opportunity to survey the washing habits of vulnerable people in 11 different countries, including India, Lebanon, and the Philippines, and we are currently in the process of fulfilling orders for our 'Divya Two' model to be sent to refugee camps in Iraq and Jordan. Our team is always growing and we have gained a lot of traction. We have the support of organisations such as The United Nations and Oxfam and have featured on platforms like the BBC and in The Guardian. 2023 is shaping up to be a busy year for us and we hope to travel the globe further to relieve communities the burden of this unpaid labour. We hope you support us on this journey. Together, let’s engineer a more sustainable future.
- Website
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http://www.thewashingmachineproject.org
External link for The Washing Machine Project
- Industry
- Household Appliance Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London , London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Design, Innovation, Engineering, International Development, Social Enterprise, Refugee Camps, and Humanitarianism
Locations
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London , London UB6 9EL, GB
Employees at The Washing Machine Project
Updates
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How long did you spend washing your clothes this weekend? We’re helping communities all over the world reclaim valuable hours for education, income generation and rest. #TheWashingMachineProject #CommunityImpact #Innovation
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A few months ago, we visited JLR in Gaydon and with the expertise of their employees, built Divya Washing Machines. We’re thrilled to share that The Washing Machine Project, in collaboration with JLR Reach Network have delivered those 10 manual washing machines and 100 food parcels to the Diepsloot community in Johannesburg, South Africa. Those machines will make a significant difference in the daily lives of community members, and we can't wait to see the impact from the field. We can't wait for more impactful activities with JLR in the future. #TheWashingMachineProject #JLR #CommunityImpact #sustainabilitysolutions
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💡 Get involved in creating our next innovative solution! 💡 Are you based in Bristol? We'd love to hear from you. We're running design workshops and brainstorming sessions to develop ideas for the next The Washing Machine Project solution! 🧠 These sessions will be all about creativity, collaboration, and having fun while exploring new possibilities. We would love for you join us and volunteer your time by registering for one of the following sessions: 15th July (9:00 - 12:00) - Ideation session 1 16th July (9:00 - 12:00) - Ideation session 2 17th July (9:00 - 17:00) - Hackathon Day Tea/coffee/snacks and post session lunch will be provided. Sessions are in person in Bristol and limited on space. Please RSVP by sending us a DM or commenting below, we'll be in touch with more details soon! 🌀💙 #VolunteerOpportunity #InnovativeIdeas #DesignWorkshops #BristolInnovation #bristol #engineering #designengineering
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Sustainable Brands featured our incredible collaboration with the Whirlpool Foundation (Whirlpool Corporation) and how we're tackling the global washing divide together. Here's what the article dives into: 🔵 The Divya: Our innovative hand-cranked washing machine empowering women & girls. ⌛ Time Freedom: Reclaiming millions of hours lost to hand-washing for education & opportunity. 💪 Powerful Partnership: Combining our grassroots efforts with Whirlpool's expertise. 🌍 Sustainable Impact: Building a brighter future, one wash at a time. Head over to the article and see how we're making waves! https://lnkd.in/e2fgyb8p #WashTimeRevolution #EmpoweringWomen #SustainableBrands #timesavinglifechanging
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We've gained so many new followers over the past few months - if you're new... welcome! 💙 There's always so much going on at The Washing Machine Project - if your having trouble keeping up, here's the story so far... #thewashingmachineproject #storysofar #justthebegining
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Changing habits, one wash at a time. 💙 #TimeEqualsOpportunity #DivyaWashingMachine #LaundryDay #TimeSaver
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At The Washing Machine Project, we have a unique tradition. When you meet one of our team members, you’ll usually receive a washing peg—a small gesture to illustrate our commitment to alleviating the burden of hand washing clothes, one wash at a time. 💙 #SustainableLiving #InnovativeSolutions #CleanClothesForAll #EmpowerCommunities #SmallChangesBigImpact
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Getting the team together each month is always a treat. 💙 Here's a taste of what we got up to in Bristol last week. #thewashingmachineproject #sustainablesolutions #dreamteam
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Congratulations Mark Watson! 👏 Thank you for taking on this incredible challenge and reaching the summit despite the weather! The money you’ve raised for TWMP Foundation won’t just help us build machines, but transform lives. If you want to support Mark, you still can. Find out here: https://lnkd.in/dYy78pfm 💙 🌀 #thewashingmachineprojext #snowdenchallenge #teamcarry #haveagoodrest
We made it to the summit of Snowdon! What an incredible experience in 50mph winds. Huge respect for Mark Watson carrying that 30kg washing machine on his back all the way. He’s super human!! Over £4.6k raised for The Washing Machine Project already. Please help us get to £5k https://lnkd.in/ePiDCbbB Well done team! Beth Blissett #SnowdonChallenge #Snowdon #EveryDayBetter #WeAreRS
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