The Washing Machine Project: Empowering Communities (United Nations GA)

The Washing Machine Project is in town for the United Nations General Assembly happening this September! Join the Washing Machine Project, a grassroots social enterprise based in the U.K. in learning how they aim to alleviate the burden of handwashing clothes and empower women by providing remote, low income and displaced communities with an accessible, off-grid washing solution. The Divya Washing Machine.

Lunch will be provided as a part of this event.

Event Agenda:

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM: Introduction - Understanding the Problem

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM: Activation - 'Washout Experience'

12:00 PM - 12:25 PM: Solutions - Introducing the Divya Washing Machine

12:25 PM - 12:45 PM: Societal Impact

12:45 PM - 1:05 PM: How Can You Innovate for Good?

1:05 PM - 1:30 PM: Wrap Up

1:30 PM: Event Ends

Host or Publisher Design Lab @ NYU MakerSpace