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People Fixing the World

CHAPTER

The Divya 1.65: A Manual Washing Machine Revolution

This chapter tells the story of Nav Sorni, the engineer behind the Divya 1.65, the world's first flat packable washing machine that doesn't require electricity. It explores how Nav's encounter with Divya, a stay-at-home mom in a rural village in India, inspired him to create a solution for the time-consuming and labor-intensive task of hand washing clothes. The chapter also highlights the impact of the Divya 1.65 in various communities, including refugee camps and homeless shelters.

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