Investigating the Feasibility of Distributing the Divya 1.5 Manual Washing Machine in India

Unsaid domestic and care work is immensely important, underpinning all aspects of society. wellbeing and the global economy. However, it is a burden that disproportionately falls on women and girls, particularly in the Global South, with largely overlooked consequences on their lives and on gender equality as a whole! The Washing Machine Project (TWMP) is a grassroots social enterprise dedicated to empowering women by alleviating the burden of handwashing clothes, a crucial form of unpaid labour. By providing displaced and low-income communities with an accessible, off-grid washing solution, we aim to empower women with the time to take charge of their lives.

In partnership with Sun King, we have conducted research into washing practices in India. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of distributing our manual washing machines in India, as well as to recognise and value the burden that this crucial form of unpaid care workplaces on women all over the world.