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Sally from Nomzamo ZA

We started making bucket washing machines in our neighbourhood. It really makes washing so much easier!

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Bucket Washing Machine

Wash more comfortably

Did you know that you can create a washing machine using just a few buckets?

Done in 20mins
Skill level basic
Someone using the self-built washing machine Show me

Nkosinathi from Lwandle ZA

We made over 120 fire extinguishers in a day to make the community safer.

Group of people building fire extinguishers

After a shack fire that destroyed more than 250 homes, the community came together to make cheap but effective fire extinguishers.

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What is dooiy?

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On dooiy you find fun and easy hacks that make life easier. Just follow our simple step-by-step guides and create something for your home or community with little materials and tools. Want to start a business? dooiy might be the perfect starting point for you.

Chris from dooiy

You don‘ t have to be an expert to start making with dooiy. Just choose an easy hack and get going. After you made a few, I am sure that you will come up with your own ideas.

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dooiy is being developed by Hack Your Shack, a young non-profit organisation from Germany with a passionate team in Berlin and South Africa.

To fulfil our vision, we are looking for partners, volunteers, donors and people who spread the word.

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  • The dooiy project is supported by
  • German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
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