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International Day of the Girl: their education, our future
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl, and for all of us at MAIA, this day and the entire month is a key moment to come together to
October 10, 2022
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October 11 is the International Day of the Girl, and for all of us at MAIA, this day and the entire month is a key moment to come together to
MAIA is an organization led by Indigenous women for Indigenous women, an innovation hub and education learning laboratory where Girl Pioneers decide to take a courageous bet and blaze a
In Guatemala, just 1 in 10 young Indigenous women complete high school. This leads to predictable cycles of early and frequent pregnancy. Coupled with entrenched discrimination and lack of education,
In this year’s edition, Diana and Lucero, two 12th-grade Girl Pioneers, were awarded first place in the category of Arts with their project Raise Your Voice.
Structural barriers, limited economic resources, discrimination, and a culture of machismo threaten girls’ ability to continue studying and achieve their goals.
At MAIA, we are committed to identifying outliers, girls at
“How to use a computer is my favorite thing I have learned since I joined the MAIA Impact School,” says Ruby, a 14-year-old Indigenous girl.
Poetry promotes literacy, builds community, and fosters emotional resilience. It opens venues to speaking and listening.
Adela, like many Indigenous girls in Guatemala, was born in a society “where talent abounds [..] but women are silenced and prevented from exploring arts.”
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
Unlocking leadership potential is one of MAIA’s four goals for Girl Pioneers. Girl Pioneers are outliers whose bold trajectory will inspire girls across Guatemala and lay the foundations for a
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