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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
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,
There are many perspectives when it comes to educating future generations. MAIA’s innovative educational model integrates high-quality academics with family engagement and support.
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
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.”
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
“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
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.