Every March 8th, the world commemorates International Women's Day, a date that reminds us of the importance of gender equality and the impact women have on society.

In a remote corner of the Peruvian Andes, where the cold bites through the bones and poverty is part of daily life, lives Juanita, an 85-year-old woman whose daily struggle is simply to survive.

These indigenous and rural communities, isolated from basic services and government support, struggle daily to secure a meal for their children.

High in the mountains, where extreme poverty and neglect are part of daily life, thousands of elderly people struggle to survive without access to food, medical care, or shelter.

Food waste is a global problem that affects the economy, the environment, and vulnerable communities. It is estimated that one-third of the food produced worldwide is wasted, while millions of people suffer from hunger.

Deep in the mountains, where life is a constant struggle against the cold and indifference, we found Grandma Juanita. She lives alone in a crumbling adobe house.

Hunger is an invisible enemy that slowly consumes thousands of lives.

When we think of hunger, we often picture malnourished children. But we forget about the most vulnerable—our elderly.

Extreme poverty is a reality that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a vicious cycle of hunger, malnutrition, lack of education, and opportunities that condemn entire generations to hopelessness.

In Peru, malnutrition and anemia are pressing public health issues affecting vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly.