Goals

Problem statement:

Georgia Red Cross Society (GRCS) Sagarejo branch has been active since 2010. We help vulnerable people in a variety of ways, but we are especially known for our free laundry service.

The branch is open from 10:00 to 17:00, and nearly 3-6 people line up to use washing machine everyday, but only 2 beneficiaries are able to use the washing machine. Because of the queue people go back to homes without using the service.

Most of the beneficiaries are elderly, so transportation and waiting causes problems. Recently the quantity of people who use the service has increased, but the washing machine is outdated. At the current rate, the service is unsustainable.

Our service already has had a social impact and its increase in use shows how important maintaining the service is to our region.

Proposed Solution:

In view of the fact that the idea is already implemented and has been successfully executed for years, all we need to request are new materials:

- a washing machine,
- a clothes iron
- a ironing board
- two boards for a drying rack

For years, beneficiaries knew that there was washing machine in our branch, so when we have the new equipment we will continue the service. We also provide a home service to a few elderly individuals who live alone and cannot travel.

Sustainability:

As it was mentioned before, we need to collect resources to maintain the work for following years. The purchases will be controlled by Georgia Red Cross Society Sagarejo branch, so it will be used meaningfully to ensure the laundry service for beneficiaries as long as the washing machine lasts. We also will try to fulfill Initiative and get funds from different projects in the future in order to secure the continued existence of the laundry service.

Equal gender opportunity:

The service benefits every beneficiary who asks for help. This is equal opportunity for everyone to use the laundry service.