Aquafondo aims to improve ecosystems and communities’ climate resilience through restoration amunas and qochas, enhancing water availability, particularly during dry periods. These traditional systems improve water infiltration and storage, ensuring reliable irrigation for local agriculture—the backbone of local community’s economy. By increasing crop yields and stabilizing food sources, the initiative strengthens food security and boosts the livelihoods of local communities’ households.

The initiative seeks to directly benefits 40,000 local communities' members by improving water security and agricultural 

productivity. Indirectly, knowledge-sharing workshops and training sessions and natural infrastructure restoration expand the impact to approximately 280,000 people. By supporting sustainable water management, AQUAFONDO enhances climate resilience, reducing community vulnerability to climate variability and securing long-term agricultural sustainability.

Aquafondo actively involves traditional local communities, integrating ancestral knowledge with modern techniques. Workshops empower community members—especially women and marginalized groups—with leadership roles in water management. A participatory approach ensures community buy-in, fostering ownership, cultural preservation, and long-term sustainability. Demonstrated benefits, such as increased agricultural output, reinforce community commitment to maintaining restored infrastructures.

Aquafondo’s success has influenced water management policies by showcasing the effectiveness of traditional systems. Local governments now recognize and integrate these methods into broader water strategies. Collaborations with agencies like the Ministry of Environment and local municipalities have led to policy adaptations and funding support. The initiative serves as a replicable model, inspiring other regions to adopt similar solutions. Additionally, policy workshops foster dialogue between policymakers, community leaders, and environmental experts, ensuring the long-term integration of traditional water management into national frameworks.