Members of the the "Hojuelas de Miel" beekeepers association from Chilal de la Merced, pose with a copy of the cheque they received from the Peruvian state after applying for support to finance their commercial enterprise in the rural region of Cajamarca in northeastern Peru, on July 22, 2024. Members in the all-women apiary association collect and market honey and its by-products. This resource, recognized by the UN sponsored financial institution IFAD, promotes gender equality and inclusiveness, and builds the capacity of local organizations and communities, hence serving as an example to other entrepreneurial women in Peru's rural communities. (Photo by Cris BOURONCLE / AFP) (Photo by CRIS BOURONCLE/AFP via Getty Images)