THE SQM FOUNDATION

Empowering Communities Through Opportunity

About SQM Foundation

About the SQM Foundation

Founded in 2015 as the philanthropic arm of SQM, the SQM Foundation is committed to creating economic empowerment for underprivileged and underrepresented individuals in the communities where we operate. At the heart of the SQM Foundation is a single, unifying mission: to enable economic empowerment through opportunity.

Whether through housing projects, educational support, or community relief initiatives, our goal is to help individuals move from surviving to thriving — building stronger, more equitable communities for generations to come. Each year, we reaffirm this mission during SQM’s Annual Holiday Celebration — a moment to honor our employees’ achievements and give back to the communities we serve. Through our annual fundraising auction, with every contribution matched by the SQM Foundation, we channel collective generosity toward causes that drive lasting, measurable impact.

Canada

In Canada, our work focuses on supporting vulnerable and underserved populations, with a strong emphasis on economic resilience and community wellbeing.

  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, we provided essential relief materials and PPE supplies to frontline workers, enabling them to continue their critical work safely and sustainably.
  • We coordinated efforts to distribute meals and care packages to individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring that immediate relief is paired with compassion, dignity, and connection to longer-term resources.

Our work in Canada underscores a core belief — that when people have access to safety, stability, and support, they gain the power to rebuild their lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

SQM Foundation Canada
SQM Foundation Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, our initiatives focus on addressing systemic barriers that keep families in cycles of poverty.

  • We have built homes and fully functioning washrooms for underprivileged families, providing not just shelter but the foundation for stability, safety, and economic progress.
  • We have supported students and children from low-income communities by providing educational materials, school supplies, and grants — empowering the next generation to achieve their educational goals and unlock pathways to financial independence.

By improving living conditions and expanding access to education, we are helping individuals and families break barriers, participate more fully in their local economies, and shape a stronger, more inclusive future.