With increased urgency, political and national leaders around the globe are coming together to discuss the threats posed by climate change and strategies to adopt before some of the changes become irreversible. Yet, they often fail to recognize that the climate crisis is gender-sensitive. Taking care of the environment requires more equitable leadership and innovative opportunities for ALL women and girls.
Extensive research suggests that when we provide girls with access to quality education, free of biases and discrimination, we lay the foundation for more vibrant and sustainable communities. In addition, it tackles the underlying inequalities that increase girls’ vulnerability to climate change and helps reiterate its root.
Fuelled by the urgency of re-establishing harmony with the natural environment and certain that empowering women helps address climate change, MAIA and Girl Pioneers are not just standing by, but are taking action to ignite positive change.
Marisol, Girl Pioneer at the MAIA Impact School, hones her leadership skills to design and implement a family garden initiative to combat malnutrition and promote empowerment among the mothers in her community.
“The project taught me to face my fears and that as a young woman, I am capable of achieving anything.”
Once a month, Girl Pioneers, implement practicas sostenibles to reconnect with the environment, the natural elements, and the intersectionality between humans and the Earth by working in the MAIA organic garden.
These activities are also meant to guarantee Girl Pioneers’ wellness by fostering connection and exchange of experiences.
For this International Earth Day, let’s remind ourselves once again that girls are not the problem, they are the solution!
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.
