Emergency Response – Safe Water for Informal Settlements

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Emergency Response – Safe Water
for Informal Settlements

Viña del Mar, Chile
2023
Impact: 1,600 people

Project Type: Immediate Relief – Corporate Volunteering
Local Partner: Viña del Mar Municipal Council
Funded by: Betterfly

In 2023, WATERisLIFE carried out a corporate volunteering initiative alongside Betterfly employees to deliver access to safe water in informal settlements in Viña del Mar. In coordination with the Viña del Mar Municipal Council, 400 household ultrafiltration bucket filters were distributed—one per household—ensuring clean and reliable drinking water for more than 1,600 people. The initiative included hands-on training for families on filter use and maintenance, reinforcing both health and community resilience.

Emergency Distribution of Drinking Water Following Wildfires

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Emergency Distribution of
Drinking Water Following Wildfires

Reñaca Alto Sur, Viña del Mar, Chile
2024
Impact: 1,000 people

Project Type: Immediate Relief
Local Partner: Municipality of Viña del Mar
Funded by: WATERisLIFE

Following the February 2024 wildfires, WATERisLIFE coordinated with the Municipality of Viña del Mar and support from Trast to distribute 2,700 jerry cans of drinking water in the Reñaca Alto Sur area. The intervention reached 1,000 people over the course of one week. Due to water truck shortages and limited access to potable water, many families were left without safe drinking options. The distribution was carried out through municipal canteens, local camp leaders, and the preschool “Los Pitufos Recreativos,” ensuring aid reached the most affected households.

Construction of Community Space

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Construction of Community Space

Reñaca Alto, Viña del Mar, Chile
2024
Impact: 120 people

Project Type: Infrastructure and Empowerment
Local Partner: Municipality of Viña del Mar
Funded by: WATERisLIFE

In response to the devastating wildfires that struck Viña del Mar in early 2024, WATERisLIFE built a prefabricated wooden structure—locally known as a mediagua—to serve as a community kitchen and dining hall in Reñaca Alto. The structure directly benefited 120 people and supported ongoing food distribution efforts for families in vulnerable conditions. The project was part of WATERisLIFE’s broader strategy to deliver rapid, dignified responses during emergencies.

Water Filter Distribution in Informal Settlements of Viña del Mar

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Water Filter Distribution in Informal Settlements
of Viña del Mar

Parcela 11, Reñaca Alto, Viña del Mar, Chile | 2024
Impact: 800 people

Project Type: Immediate Relief – Corporate Volunteering
Local Partners: Municipality of Viña del Mar
Funded by: Betterfly, Nido de Águilas Chile, Rheem Chilena Spa, Easy Tienda

WATERisLIFE distributed 200 household ultrafiltration filters in Parcela 11, a vulnerable sector of Reñaca Alto, Viña del Mar. The intervention reached 800 people living in informal settlements without consistent access to safe water. Families in this area often rely on water trucks or informal public hookups and store water unsafely, increasing the risk of disease.

This was carried out as part of a corporate volunteer initiative, where Betterfly participated actively in the distribution and training sessions. The project was implemented in collaboration with the Municipality of Viña del Mar and private-sector partners, offering an immediate and dignified solution to a growing structural issue.

Emergency Response – Safe Water for Barra do Sahy

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Emergency Response – Safe Water for Barra do Sahy

Barra do Sahy, Brazil
2023
Impact: 400 people

Project Type: Immediate Relief
Funded by: Betterfly

Following severe flooding in Barra do Sahy that displaced dozens of families, WATERisLIFE launched an emergency intervention to restore access to safe drinking water. In partnership with volunteers from Chilean insurtech Betterfly, 100 ultrafiltration bucket filters were distributed to affected households.

This rapid response helped protect more than 400 people from waterborne diseases during a critical moment. In addition to distribution, families received hands-on training in the proper use and maintenance of the filters, enabling them to safeguard their water supply independently—even in times of disaster.