Social volunteering initiatives

María Ayuda – Together for Children
SQM has participated in this CPC initiative for the past five years, sponsoring the Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza residence.

Improvements have been made to the infrastructure and green areas, and a donation agreement was signed to support other facilities in Santiago and Antofagasta.

Agreement with Teletón
An active alliance involving volunteering, inclusion, and support for patients and families. The Teletón Institute in Iquique served 884 people in the last year.

Beach Cleanup
SQM joined International Coastal Cleanup Day in partnership with the Navy and local municipalities.

Tocopilla Sports Club
Sustained support for youth soccer programs. 60 children participated in free programs for 8 months.

Mini World Cup
Historic tournament with more than 50,000 attendees and 640 players in adult and children’s categories.

«Sowing Health» Program
20 surgeries, 31 medical consultations, and 43 ultrasounds performed in collaboration with a volunteer team of healthcare professionals.

Coastal Lantern Carnival
Cultural and heritage event celebrating the Chango identity and the area’s endemic flora.

Expansion of the Rural Health Post in La Tirana
Installation of service modules, infrastructure for Red Cross volunteers, and 24/7 coordination with SAMU (Emergency Medical Service).

E-Kart Races
Children and teenagers enjoyed an educational experience about electromobility with Eliseo Salazar.

Therapeutic Greenhouse
A community space for seniors focused on home gardening, practical skills, and social cohesion.

María Elena Foundation
Support for housing projects, heritage restoration, and the revitalization of public spaces.

Pampino Religious Dances
Collaboration with 24 religious dance groups to preserve popular religious traditions and nitrate mining culture.

Pedro de Valdivia Nitrate Works
Heritage restoration efforts, installation of signage, and a tourist guide during its anniversary celebration.

Smiles Route Project
Children’s oral health program in partnership with the Smiles Foundation. More than 660 consultations were provided in 5 schools, expanding coverage to Pozo Almonte and Iquique.

Tamarugal Mobile Clinic (with FALP)
422 preventive mammograms performed in 6 communities. Educational talks on self-care and breast cancer prevention were also conducted.

Traditional Crafts Program
Together with the ONA Foundation, artisanal techniques such as Andean rope making and wood carving are being revitalized in the Quillagua commune. Textile workshops were equipped with high-standard looms.

Christmas with the Communities
More than 2,000 children benefited from celebrations, gifts, and activities in La Tirana, Bajo Soga, María Elena, and Tocopilla.

Support for Sports Organizations
63 sports clubs benefited from equipment, training, and transportation. More than 500 athletes participated in partnership with the Factor de Cambio Foundation. Budeo Bodyboard Festival
SQM supported the eleventh edition of the international event, which brought together athletes from more than 15 countries.

Heritage Day (Pozo Almonte, Tocopilla, María Elena)
A tin flower workshop was held, and an audiovisual circuit featuring heritage films and soccer was available (GAM Festival + short film competition).

Workshops on Pampas cuisine and virtual tours of nitrate mining offices were offered.

Installation of 500 surveillance cameras in 13 sectors of the city, benefiting nearly 8,000 people and supporting crime prevention.