Corporate Volunteer Program – Safe Water Distribution in Informal Settlement

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Corporate Volunteer Program –
Safe Water Distribution in Informal Settlement

Viña del Mar, Chile
2025
Impact: 240+ people

Project Type: Immediate Relief and Corporate Volunteering
Local Partner: Municipality of Viña del Mar
Funded by: Ripley Chile

In 2025, WATERisLIFE collaborated with Ripley Chile and the Municipality of Viña del Mar to deliver safe drinking water to the informal settlement of Parcela 11 through a corporate volunteer program. The community lacks reliable access to clean water, with many families relying on irregular water deliveries and unsafe storage conditions.

A total of 34 Ripley Chile employees volunteered on the ground, working alongside municipal staff and WATERisLIFE to distribute 60 ultrafiltration bucket filters. The initiative directly benefited more than 240 people, providing families with a simple and effective solution for filtering water at home. The Municipality of Viña del Mar played a key role in coordinating with the local community, ensuring smooth implementation and long-term follow-up.

Corporate Volunteer Program – Safe Water for Villas de Ancón

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Corporate Volunteer Program –
Safe Water for Villas de Ancón

Lima, Peru
2025
Impact: 200+ people

Project Type: Immediate Relief and Corporate Volunteering
Local Partner: Fundación Juguete Pendiente
Funded by: Ripley Perú

In 2025, WATERisLIFE partnered with Ripley Perú and local NGO Fundación Juguete Pendiente to carry out a corporate volunteer initiative in Villas de Ancón, a community on the outskirts of Lima with no access to a public water network. Residents rely entirely on water trucks, which often deliver only once a week—or in some cases, every nine days. When water is delivered, families rush to fill as many containers as possible, where the water often sits stagnant for days, increasing the risk of waterborne illnesses.

As part of the program, Ripley volunteers distributed 50 household ultrafiltration bucket systems, providing over 200 people with immediate access to safe drinking water. The experience not only brought meaningful impact to the community but also offered company staff a powerful way to engage in hands-on, purpose-driven work.

Safe Water Infrastructure for Community Hub

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Safe Water Infrastructure for Community Hub

Buenos Aires, Argentina
2023
Impact: 2,000 people

Project Type: Water Infrastructure and Empowerment
Local Partner: GRACIAS Foundation
Funded by: Betterfly and Urban Hydration

WATERisLIFE launched its first project in Argentina to address the urgent water needs of the Moreno district in Buenos Aires, where more than 60% of residents lack access to safe drinking water through the public system.

The intervention focused on CDI Horneritos and Comedor de Marta, a dynamic community space that provides education, sports, and rehabilitation programs—but previously lacked access to safe water. In partnership with the GRACIAS Foundation, WATERisLIFE funded the installation of a high-capacity 800 GPD reverse osmosis system and an automatic chlorine doser (PUL-CP 1″). The GRACIAS Foundation assumed responsibility for the long-term maintenance and operation of the system, ensuring sustained access to safe water for the surrounding community.

The Drops of LIFE Project

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The Drops of LIFE Project

Dique da Vila Gilda, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil | 2023
Estimated Impact: 5,000 people

Project Type: Water Infrastructure and Empowerment
Local Partner: Instituto Arte no Dique
Funded by: CHUBB

WATERisLIFE and CHUBB launched a project in Dique da Vila Gilda, a vulnerable stilt-house community in Santos. The initiative included installing a central water point with ultrafiltration, expanded storage, and piping. As part of the project, a Black Box filtration system was installed, providing safe drinking water inside the institute every day. Additionally, two outdoor taps were installed, allowing community members to access clean water whenever needed.

Water From Air for Pernambuco

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Water From Air for Pernambuco

Poço da Cruz, Pernambuco, Brazil
2023
Impact: 500 people

Project Type: Water Infrastructure and Empowerment

Funded by: Amazon Web Services (AWS)

In Pernambuco—one of Brazil’s driest regions—WATERisLIFE introduced an innovative solution using Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology. In partnership with WaterGen, a global leader in air-to-water systems, a unit was installed to extract drinking water directly from the air.

Following weeks of testing and community engagement, the system became fully operational, providing safe drinking water to approximately 500 people. This marked WATERisLIFE’s first AWG project, combining innovation with long-term sustainability. The Brazil team continues to provide training, monitoring, and support to ensure the community can manage and maintain the system effectively.

This initiative stands as a model for climate-adaptive technology and resilient community water access.