Alpaca farming in Peru fosters economic growth, enhancing education and healthcare access. Modern Peruvian society embraces alpacas as family, showcasing pride in cultural traditions. The seamless integration of humans and alpacas underscores their symbiotic relationship. Weaving, integral to Quechua culture, shapes regional identities and fosters intergenerational communication. However, climate change pressures farmers, altering traditional practices. Warmer temperatures force crops up mountainsides, while mountaintop mining destroys vital pastures, necessitating cultural adaptation.
Thibault Gerbaldi is a self-taught photographer and enthusiastic traveler whose adventures have spanned the globe. His sensitivity enables him to establish a unique rapport with the subjects he photographs, reflecting strong emotions and authentic narratives in his work. Beyond his passion for photography, Thibault is driven by a desire to promote cultural understanding and support charitable causes. In 2019, he joined the board of directors for The Forgotten International, leveraging his photography to raise funds for communities in need.
