Victoria Vilca

Victoria Vilca is an alpaca breeder from Chalhuanca, Arequipa, who has taken on a leadership role in her community as many men migrate to seek work in mining. She emphasizes the importance of women in maintaining traditional practices like Oq’o Karpay, which helps sustain the bofedales and the alpacas that are vital to their livelihood amidst the challenges posed by climate change.