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
November 4, 2024
The MAIA Impact School is an innovation hub and education learning laboratory where Girl Pioneers are asked to take a courageous bet and blaze a bold new trajectory for themselves, their families, their community, and their country!
Born and raised in a country where gender stereotypes are deeply entrenched, Girl Pioneers believe that solidarity, collective participation, and equity are fundamental to ignite action and pave the way for ALL present and future generations of girls.
“Pioneers weaving a web of sisterhood and equity, they fight for those of today and for those to come.”
Starting this past July, these young leaders embarked on a journey to create and compose the hymn of the MAIA Impact School that will welcome all new generations of Girl Pioneers and send a message of strength and unity to all their hermanas around the world.
Girl Pioneers started a beautiful creative journey with local Guatemalan artist Ch’umilkaj to explore their personal history, their challenges, and their wildest dreams. They went further, tying their experiences to that of all girls and the societal barriers that impede these rising stars from reaching their full potential and generating positive impact.
Women have proven time and time again that when given the opportunity, they can rise to the occasion and lead with strength, respect, and empathy. However, due to entrenched societal norms, girls, especially those of Indigenous ethnicity, are not recognized for their talents and innovation. Girl Pioneers know this—and the hopes, broken promises, and hardships that young women all over the world face every day—all too well.
Today and every day, they are unifying their voices in plurality to change this – “Pioneers embrace their culture with strength and dignity, [..] transforming their reality like the dance of the sacred fire.”
Having more women in positions of leadership will not only help to bring about a world where gender equality is the norm, but it will also illustrate a future of endless possibilities!
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
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 proud
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
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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.