ABOUT

The idea for WashWell came to me one evening while driving to my tuition. I noticed young children on the roadside, barefoot and without access to basic hygiene. It struck me how something as simple as washing hands could protect health, yet so many lacked that opportunity. I decided to do something practical about it. I began collecting discarded plastic bottles from Hero Honda showrooms, Bharat Mandapam exhibitions, Banquets and local offices. Using these, I repurposed and filled over 400 bottles with eco-friendly liquid soap that I sourced from small manufacturers. Many I made and labeled by hand, ensuring each was clean and safe for reuse. I also designed a few automated soap dispensers using leftover PVC pipes and installed them at the Nirbhed Foundation, where children from disadvantaged backgrounds study. Alongside distribution, I conducted workshops on hygiene practices and COVID safety, making the project about awareness as much as access.