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Ruby, a Girl Pioneer who is changing her path
“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.
May 25, 2022
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“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.
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,
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
“We [a group of four MAIA Girl Pioneers] are developing REMARKABLE+, a website where we will be publishing impactful stories, reporting on environmental issues, and creative content generated by young
In celebration of World Indigenous Peoples Day, we invite you to meet some of the incredible women who work at the MAIA Impact School. MAIA’s team is 80 percent Indigenous
Due to stereotypes and cultural norms, numerous misconceptions exist around women’s and girls’ access, participation, and success in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics). However, STEAM education has many
Back on March 13th, Guatemala confirmed its first case of coronavirus, and seemingly overnight there was a transformation of normalcy. Schools were closed indefinitely, so MAIA took quick action to
MAIA is revolutionizing education in Guatemala, and together with Girl Pioneers we promote a culture of reading as a tool for social transformation. Literacy is an important skill that underpins
The MAIA and Girl Pioneers’ story This International Women’s Day we are celebrating the determination of Girl Pioneers by creating their Future Me profiles as career professionals in the fields
While reflecting on the results of the 2019 Guatemalan presidential elections, the theme of representation is an important one to consider. On the national stage, Guatemalan politics is and has
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.