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87% of water and sanitation loan recipients are women

That's not a coincidence—it's recognition that women are the ones managing household water needs and they're the key to solving this crisis.

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Water is the only substance that expands when it freezes

Frozen water expands 9%, cracking pipes and splitting rocks—but it also makes ice float, keeping fish alive.

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Infusion Speed: Test Results

The breakdown: Cucumber shows flavour in 10 minutes. Lemon peaks at 1 hour. Ginger needs 2+ hours in water.

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25-30 daily water encounters

Recent studies show young adults have approximately 25-30 direct water interactions daily – more than once every waking hour.