Navjot Sawhney is the founder of The Washing Machine Project. The Washing Machine Project and the Whirlpool Foundation are scaling distribution of a hand-cranked washing machine to help women and girls in remote areas reclaim time for education, work and personal growth — ushering in a new era of laundry that eliminates persistent social barriers. The Washing Machine Project has been recognised for its work by receiving numerous awards within the engineering and humanitarian space, including the George H. W. Bush Points of Light Award in 2023.
The Washing Machine Project was created by former Bath University student Navjot Sawhney.
“This innovation is more than a washing machine; it's an educational and economic empowerment engine, especially for women and girls in developing regions.”