ELAWASH
From rural to rural for better hygiene

In my final year, I designed ELAWASH based on the two themes of human-centred design and sustainability. I am inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (2015), particularly the Clean Water and Sanitation Goal. The design of this plastic-free, hand washing device is a new response to global plastic pollution, addressing the lack of access to hand washing facilities in rural Ethiopia. Crucially, the design can be adapted and produced by local populations, using their own expertise and locally sourced materials, for example, clay. Accordingly, every household could benefit and have access to a cheaply produced, foot-powered hand washing unit.