Divya Manual Washing Machine: TIME 2025 Best Invention for Social Impact
The Divya manual washing machine, created by The Washing Machine Project with backing from the Whirlpool Foundation, was recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 in the social impact category.
Whirlpool Foundation
Since its founding in 1952, the Whirlpool Foundation has worked to make meaningful, positive contributions to communities where Whirlpool employees live and work. Its efforts are guided by two main pillars: House and Home. The House initiative focuses on ensuring safe, affordable housing and helping people plan for the future, while Home aims to build resilient, thriving communities by providing access to essential services, quality education, and job training opportunities. Committed to fairness and equality, the Foundation emphasizes innovative social investments that deliver measurable, impactful results.
Whirlpool Foundation
Since its founding in 1952, the Whirlpool Foundation has worked to make meaningful, positive contributions to communities where Whirlpool employees live and work. Its efforts are guided by two main pillars: House and Home. The House initiative focuses on ensuring safe, affordable housing and helping people plan for the future, while Home aims to build resilient, thriving communities by providing access to essential services, quality education, and job training opportunities. Committed to fairness and equality, the Foundation emphasizes innovative social investments that deliver measurable, impactful results.
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