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Growing up, Ester was shy and reserved. She did not interact much with the kids in her neighborhood; she preferred the comforts of playing with her brother. Since starting at

Graciela grew up in a rural community 45 minutes away from Lake Atitlán. Coming from a family that believed in the importance of education regardless of gender, she knew she

By 6 AM, Ingrid is out the door to head to school. She meets another MAIA Impact School student, Zoila, so that they can walk to the bus stop together.

One Friday after three months of working, I decided to return home because I was tired and needed to see my mother. Nervous, I spoke with my employer and told