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According to figures from the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, of the economically active popu-
lation in Peru, 24 percent of all workers
are in the agriculture sector – one-third
of whom are women. Agri-business has
an extensive labor reserve that employs
thousands of men and women in decent
work conditions and good pay guaran-
teed by law, which allows for improve-
ment in their quality of life. CAMPOSOL
generates more than 13,000 jobs, of
which approximately 40 percent are held
by women, thus creating an opportunity
to improve their quality of life.
Therefore, one of the main themes of
our sustainability strategy is to focus on
women and pay special attention to them
in order to provide the best working con-
ditions. We do this through the program
“
Women in Agriculture,” which includes
the implementation of a set of programs
aimed at their welfare and development.
This program is promoted by CAMPOSOL
in order to provide better working condi-
tions and opportunities for all employees
and more professional development for
their partners and for women from the
community, thereby contributing to the
socioeconomic development of women
in agriculture and society. We have de-
veloped strategic alliances with public
and private institutions to ensure that
this program has a greater impact as it
focuses on the regions of La Libertad and
Piura, located in northern Peru where
CAMPOSOL operates. The program covers
topics such as obstetric psychoprophylaxis
and prenatal stimulation to pregnant
women; training and career growth oppor-
tunities; the Wawa Wasi (nursery) Rayito
de Sol; the program “Useful Vacations”
for employees’ children; healthcare and
entrepreneurship programs in CAMPOSOL
communities, among others.
Camposol | Copeinca
Personal and Professional
Development of Women in
Agribusiness
By Francesca Carnesella, Camposol
Casilda Calsina Yunganina began her
career in CAMPOSOL as a worker at
the piquillo pepper plant. She currently
holds the position of Head of Piquillo
Pepper Production in CAMPOSOL and
is studying industrial engineering at
the Universidad Privada del Norte
from Trujillo. “I feel comfortable and
happy working in CAMPOSOL because
it has helped me progress as a working
professional, and now they support and
encourage me with my studies.”
Margarita Gabriel Sanchez has been a beneficiary of the nursery Rayito de Sol. “My child,
Jefferson, has attended the Wawa Wasi since he was 10 months old. I know that he is well-cared
for and he has gained weight because he is now eating healthy food. I feel relief and happy to
leave my son there while I am at work, because he is well-attended to and in good hands.”