
We are an Indigenous led organization for Indigenous girls. We aim to create a society with equity and oportunity by maximizing and amplifying the transformative power.





We are an Indigenous led organization for Indigenous girls. We aim to create a society with equity and oportunity by maximizing and amplifying the transformative power.
In Guatemala, Indigenous women face challenges since day 1: lack of acces to education, discrimination for being women and for being Indigenous and lack of access to opportunities for living in rural areas and in poverty. At MAIA, we know we have a historic debt and we are working to settle it.
We combine rigorous academics with socioemotional wellness, family mentorship, and pride in cultural identity because we know that, when girls and women feel proud of who they are, there’s no limit to who they can become.
We’ are transforming realities, accompaning dreams, and together, we’ve opened paths for Indigenous girls to lead change in their communities. Change doesn’t happen on its own—we lead it together! 🫱🏽🫲🏽
At MAIA, we are rewriting this story. Every day, we mentor, listen, and walk alongside each Girl Pioneer and her family. We invest in their education, leadership, and dreams. We are a force for change! But we cannot do it alone. Will you join us?
At MAIA, we maximize and amplify the transformative power of women to create a society of equity and opportunity.
We are an organization led by Indigenous women for Indigenous girls. Empowering generations of young Indigenous women through an educational model that embraces academics, culture, socioemotional intelligence, personal development, and family engagement. Together, these elements form the bedrock for nurturing a generation of powerful female leaders who will drive transformative change.

for every $1 invested in girls's rights and education

In Guatemala, 2 of 10 Indigenous girls graduate from high school.

In Guatemala, 65.9% of Indigenous women and girls live in poverty.

57% of Indigenous girls will become mothers before they are 20 years old.
Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, UN Women.

Meet the 5th class of MAIA graduates.

Meet the 5th class of MAIA graduates.

From facing barriers in her own education to becoming a role model for young indigenous women, Ixchely transforms every challenge into an opportunity to inspire.

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MAIA USA
Tax Identification Number (EIN) 68-0652444
Asociación MAIA
Tax Identification Number (NIT) 6896913-9.
Guatemala Office:
Km. 137, Caserío Xolbé,
Cantón El Tablón, Sololá, Guatemala
US Office:
Postner Center
1031 33rd Street Denver, CO 80205
Every year at the MAIA Impact School, we welcome a new generation of Girl Pioneers. It is a transformative journey that changes the trajectory of the future of their lives, families, and the broader community.
With your investment, these remarkable young women will break cycles of poverty and build a brighter future.