Investing in women to accelerate progress and equality
Join us on this International Women’s Day in celebration not just of womanhood, but also of the transformative power that investing in women holds.
In the central Guatemalan highlands, amidst captivating landscapes and vibrant cultural traditions, a deeper narrative takes shape:
The journey of the Kaqchikel girls, a powerful story of women's empowerment.
With education as their tool against adversity, these young Indigenous women are reshaping their futures and uplifting their communities.
What if we start working with young women before they drop out of school, get married, and have children at a very young age?
What if they could break the cycle of poverty by unlocking the knowledge and skills they already have to be successful - how far can they go?
In these inspiring stories, the determination of the "Girl Pioneers" shines as a testament to the transformative impact of education, igniting a brighter path to prosperity and change not only for themselves, but also for the next generations of young women.
Join us and be part of the solution!
We are an organization led by Indigenous women for Indigenous girls.
At MAIA, Indigenous women are leading the change, empowering generations of young Indigenous women through an educational model that embraces academics, culture, socioemotional intelligence, personal development, and family engagement.
Together, these elements form the bedrock for nurturing a generation of powerful female leaders who will drive transformative change.
for every $1 invested in girls's rights and education
In Guatemala, 2 of 10 Indigenous girls graduate from high school.
In Guatemala, 65.9% of Indigenous women and girls live in poverty.
57% of Indigenous girls will become mothers before they are 20 years old.
Join us on this International Women’s Day in celebration not just of womanhood, but also of the transformative power that investing in women holds.
Join us on this International Women’s Day in celebration not just of womanhood, but also of the transformative power that investing in women holds.
Meet Ana Miriam, a 17-year-old Maya Kaqchikel woman from Sololá and MAIA Girl Pioneer who is getting ready to fly to Canada after winning a scholarship with AFS Exchange Programs.
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