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We are MAIA

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.

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Why do we do it?

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.

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How do we do 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.

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Our impact

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! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏽

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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?

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Who we are

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.

Why education for Indigenous girls?

In return

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

High school graduates

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

Poverty Index

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

Early Pregnancies

Early Pregnancies

57% of Indigenous girls will become mothers before they are 20 years old.

Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, UN Women.

 

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With your investment, these remarkable young women will break cycles of poverty and build a brighter future.