In many rural and underserved communities, laundry is more than a household chore. It is a heavy, time-consuming burden that drains the energy, health, and dignity of women and girls. This short video captures the hidden costs of manual laundry, from poor water quality and harsh detergents to physical pain and lost time. It also highlights grassroots solutions, like a woman-led detergent initiative and hand-operated machines, that offer pathways to change. Improving laundry practices is not just about clean clothes; it’s about health, gender equity, and restoring dignity. It’s time for governments, innovators, civil society, and the private sector to come together and lift the weight of laundry for billions.
Laundry and Dignity: A Hidden Burden, A Collective Call
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- laundry WASH women empowerment
- Date
- July 8, 2025
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- English
- Region
- Global
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