More water, more opportunities: CMPC’s contribution to rural communities

Access to safe drinking water remains a significant challenge in rural areas of Chile, where many communities still lack formal supply systems. In response, CMPC, together with the social organization Desafío Levantemos Chile —a Chilean foundation focused on supporting vulnerable communities— leads the “Desafío Agua para Chile” program.

Since its launch in 2019, the program has reached an important milestone: the implementation of 100 projects across southern Chile. Through solutions such as deep well drilling, installation of distribution systems, and improvements to existing infrastructure, this initiative has provided access to safe water to more than 5.000 families.
The 100th project is being developed in the municipality of Collipulli, in southern Chile, where 25 families will gain access to a reliable water source for the first time, both for daily consumption and productive activities.

For these communities, the change is profound and transformative. Ana María Viveros, president of the beneficiary community, describes their previous situation:

“With my family and neighbors, we have to organize ourselves to be able to use water. We depend on springs from some families, on water that is sometimes delivered by the municipality in trucks, and on the rainwater we collect in our tanks. We have had to learn to prioritize water, because sometimes it even limits our ability to cook.”

Beyond infrastructure, the impact of these initiatives is tangible: dependence on precarious water sources is reduced, sanitary conditions improve, and new opportunities for local development emerge, particularly in areas such as agriculture and family-based entrepreneurship.

This progress reflects the value of collaboration between the private sector and social organizations, with a clear focus on addressing urgent needs in local communities. For the families involved, access to water not only makes daily life easier but fundamentally transforms their opportunities. Through initiatives like this, CMPC seeks to be present where it is most needed, contributing in a meaningful way to community well-being.

更多水源，更多机遇：CMPC对农村地区的贡献 

安全饮用水的获取不仅关系到日常生活，更关系到社区的发展与未来。如今，在智利许多农村地区，安全饮用水依然是一项重大挑战，许多社区仍缺乏完善的供水系统。为应对这一问题，CMPC 携手社会公益组织 Desafío Levantemos Chile ——一家致力于支持弱势社区的智利基金会——共同推动“Desafío Agua para Chile（智利饮水挑战）”项目。 

自2019年启动以来，该项目已取得重要里程碑：在智利南部成功实施100个项目。通过深井钻探、供水系统安装以及现有基础设施改善等解决方案，项目已帮助超过5,000个家庭获得安全饮用水。 

第100个项目正在智利南部的Collipulli实施，当地25户家庭将首次获得可靠的水源，用于日常生活和生产活动。 

对于这些社区而言，这一改变意义深远。受益社区负责人 Ana María Viveros 回忆此前的生活状况时表示： 

“我和家人、邻居们必须彼此协调，才能够使用水。我们依赖部分家庭的泉水，有时依靠市政府用水车送水，也会收集雨水储存在水箱里。我们不得不学会优先分配用水，因为有时候，甚至连做饭都会受到限制。” 

除了基础设施建设之外，这些项目所带来的影响也切实可见：社区对不稳定水源的依赖显著减少，卫生条件得到改善，同时也为当地发展创造了新的机会，特别是在农业和家庭创业等领域。 

这一成果也体现了私营企业与社会组织协作所创造的价值，双方共同聚焦社区最迫切的需求。对于当地家庭而言，获得稳定供水不仅改善了日常生活，更从根本上改变了他们的发展机会。 

通过这样的项目，CMPC 希望能够出现在真正需要帮助的地方，以实际行动持续为社区福祉贡献力量。