
Leadership Transition at MAIA
At MAIA we celebrate the journeys of Lidia Oxí and Andrea Coché—two remarkable Indigenous women whose leadership is driving impact across Guatemala and beyond. As Lidia transitions to a new
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At MAIA we celebrate the journeys of Lidia Oxí and Andrea Coché—two remarkable Indigenous women whose leadership is driving impact across Guatemala and beyond. As Lidia transitions to a new

Today, October 11th, we join the global celebration of the International Day of the Girl, honoring the potential and vision of girls everywhere.
As we celebrate this day, we are

Amelia was shy and reserved, but everything changed when she joined the MAIA Impact School. She broke the cycle and became the first daughter in her family to continue her

At MAIA, education goes beyond the confines of traditional academics. The Socioemotional Mentorship and Family Engagement Program is central to MAIA’s educational model. It is a unique initiative designed to

Join us on this International Women’s Day in celebration not just of womanhood, but also of the transformative power that investing in women holds.

MAIA is not your typical organization. Led by Indigenous women for Indigenous girls, MAIA’s mission is to connect talent with opportunity, maximizing the potential of young women to lead transformational

Education is a human right, but one that’s impossible to embrace without literacy. This is especially true in Indigenous communities. This lack of access perpetuates poverty cycles and threatens the

Meet Ana Miriam, a 17-year-old Maya Kaqchikel woman from Sololá and MAIA Girl Pioneer who is getting ready to fly to Canada after winning a scholarship with AFS Exchange Programs.

We have become aware of the unauthorized use, reproduction, and appropriation of images, and audiovisual content in advertisements, platforms, job boards, and other such companies.

As election times come close in Guatemala, MAIA’s student body and MAIA’s Committee of Civic Participation hosted a panel discussion at the MAIA Impact School with all staff, Girl Pioneers,




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.