Half the Global Population Washes Clothes by Hand: Whirlpool Foundation, The Washing Machine Project Helping Address with Thousands of Manual Washing Machines
LONDON, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washing Machine Project, a grassroots organization that provides off-grid manual washing machines to people in low-income and displaced communities, announced today it is collaborating with the Whirlpool Foundation to deliver thousands of manual washing machines to communities and households across the world over the next five years. The work is expected to impact an estimated 150,000 people and address a significant barrier to their advancement and quality of life. Recognized by The Washing Machine Project and the Whirlpool Foundation as the 'Global Washing Divide,' this collaboration will focus on the estimated 60% of the world's population–or 5 billion people–that rely on washing clothes by hand1.
- Recognized by The Washing Machine Project and the Whirlpool Foundation as the 'Global Washing Divide,' this collaboration will focus on the estimated 60% of the world's population–or 5 billion people–that rely on washing clothes by hand1.
- The Washing Machine Project and the Whirlpool Foundation collaborate to deliver thousands of manual washing machines.
- The collaboration is funded through the Whirlpool Foundation, with employee volunteers helping The Washing Machine Project refine the design and assemble the Divya Washing Machine, and The Washing Machine Project managing the distribution of the devices.
- In addition to completing successful pilot studies, The Washing Machine Project has distributed Divya washing machines to families and communities in India, Iraq, Lebanon, the United States, Mexico, and Uganda.