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.
People reched. Including Girl Pioneers (MAIA students) and their famillies.
of MAIA graduates are currently pursuing university degrees.
of our staff members are women. 86% identify as belonging to Indigenous communities.
of MAIA graduates are employed in formal jobs.
Data from 2025.
Each year at MAIA, we serve nearly 450 young women and their families—approximately 2,800 people—from over 47 rural highland villages in the department of Sololá, Guatemala. We call our students “Girl Pioneers” because many are the first in their families to continue their education beyond primary school. Our model creates a support system that empowers young women to break cycles of exclusion and poverty.
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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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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.
