08:44 | New York (U.S.), Feb. 3.
During her participation in the
64th session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD64), taking place in New York, United States,
Peruvian Development and Social Inclusion Minister Lesly Shica held a bilateral meeting with her
Austrian counterpart, Korinna Schumann, Minister of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection.
They addressed key issues such as strengthening social protection systems and childcare policies, which are fundamental axes for reducing gaps, promoting equal opportunities, and ensuring the well-being of families, especially the most vulnerable.
During the meeting, opportunities for cooperation were identified to strengthen development and social inclusion policies.
Both exchanges reaffirmed the Peruvian government's commitment to a social agenda that places people at the center, as well as promotes international cooperation to build a more just and inclusive country.
Foncodes
The initiative focuses on strengthening the productive capacities of mothers from grassroots organizations, including community kitchens and soup kitchens.
"Through Mi Emprendimiento Mujer, with a historic investment of S/17 million (about US$5.07 million), we are transforming members of soup kitchens and community kitchens," Minister Shica stated.
"More than 2,600 women are now operating industrial ovens, sewing machines, and other specialized equipment, enabling them to move from a subsistence economy to the consolidation of gastronomic and textile microenterprises," she pointed out.
The Mi Emprendimiento Mujer project aims to strengthen the commercial and entrepreneurial skills of its beneficiaries through the provision of productive assets and the promotion of marketing spaces.
This approach helps dynamize their businesses, improve household incomes, and advance their economic autonomy, thereby contributing to their communities' sustainable development.
Beneficiaries
Metropolitan Lima and Callao region have the highest concentration of Mi Emprendimiento Mujer beneficiaries, with 2,000 registered users.
They are located in Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho, Villa El Salvador, Independencia, Ate, San Juan de Miraflores, Carabayllo, Lurigancho, and Ventanilla districts.
Another 600 women boost their businesses in Apurimac, La Libertad, Ayacucho, San Martín, Madre de Dios, and Ucayali regions, contributing to the strengthening of household economies.
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Publicado: 3/2/2026