projects
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.