Peru: Financial Literacy Program for Indigenous Amazonian Women – Call for Consultants (Mar 25 – Apr 7, 2026)
The Peruvian government, through the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP), is soliciting proposals for a financial literacy program aimed at empowering Indigenous women in the Amazon rainforest. A call for consultants and organizations residing in Peru was issued on March 25, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 7, 2026.
The initiative, spearheaded by the General Directorate of Economic Autonomy of Women (DGPDAEM) within MIMP, aligns with the National Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs (ENME). This strategy, in turn, supports the Multisectoral Strategic Plan of the National Financial Inclusion Policy (PNIF), which prioritizes capacity building in rural populations to address gaps in access to and apply of financial services.
The program is being jointly funded and implemented by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America – and MIMP, with a specific focus on bolstering the economic autonomy of Indigenous women in the Peruvian Amazon. According to program documents, financial education is considered a key component in facilitating access to appropriate financial services, enabling informed decision-making regarding resources, and fostering the development of entrepreneurial ventures.
The consultancy will focus on designing and piloting a culturally relevant financial literacy program, incorporating digital literacy and financial management skills tailored to the needs of Indigenous women. The program will be implemented in four zones within the Amazon, targeting at least sixty women with existing economic activities – a minimum of fifteen participants per territory.
A key element of the program is the training of eight Indigenous women leaders – two from each territory – as community trainers. This aims to ensure the sustainability of the initiative beyond the pilot phase. The program will also be coordinated with the Advisory Committee on Financial Inclusion for Women, an inter-institutional coordination space led by MIMP, which promotes measures to advance financial inclusion with a focus on gender equality and scalability.
The initiative comes amid ongoing concerns regarding violence against Indigenous women and girls in the Peruvian Amazon. A report published on March 9, 2026, highlighted that over 800 cases of sexual abuse involving Indigenous children remain unresolved in the Condorcanqui region. The report, published by Amazon Watch, also noted a growing health crisis, with 253 recent cases of HIV reported in 2025, many linked to survivors of abuse.
The ONAMIAP (National Organization of Indigenous Women of Peru) has been actively involved in advocating for the rights of Indigenous women and resisting what they describe as continued colonialism, racism, and machismo. The organization’s website details its commitment to the full exercise of collective and individual rights, and its pursuit of a “Buen Vivir” (Good Living) and “Vida Plena” (Full Life) for Indigenous communities.
The program’s focus on financial literacy and economic empowerment is also aligned with broader efforts to address the impacts of climate change in the Amazon. A report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) highlighted the role of Indigenous women in combating climate change through reforestation and sustainable agricultural practices.