MAIA Impact

Today, we honor all Nim Mamá, (Great Mothers in Kaqchikel, the Girl Pioneers mother language), women who show their love each day not only through affection, but also through effort, guidance, strength, and wisdom.

🌟 They are the ones who sustain dreams, support each journey, and open pathways for new generations. Through every piece of advice and every act of care, they inspire their daughters and sons to imagine and build new realities for themselves, their families, and their communities.
At MAIA, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and maternal figures who transform lives every day through their love and leadership. Thank you for teaching us the value of resilience, community, and hope.

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

As we continue uplifting and celebrating the voices and leadership of women throughout March, we are grateful to share this powerful interview written by young women from Girl Up Youth Advisory.

In this conversation, Vilma Saloj, our Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, reflects on what it means to lead as an Indigenous woman in Guatemala and why education must be rooted in dignity, identity, and opportunity.

As a Maya Kaqchikel woman, Vilma shares her own story and the stories of women who inspire her—all connected by a shared mission: to transform the story of Indigenous women and education in Guatemala.

💜 At MAIA, we are an organization led by Indigenous women, for Indigenous girls. We maximize and amplify the transformative power of women to create a society with equity and opportunity.

🔗 Read the full interview here: https://girlup.org/voices/beyond-borders-rural-women-hold-up-the-world-yet-remain-invisible-2

Today, on ’sDay, we join the global call: Rights. Justice. Action. By and for all women.

We know that transformation becomes real when there are opportunities, community, and leadership.
📖 When Indigenous young women access quality education.
📢 When we use our voices together with clarity and empowerment.
💜 When we recognize and value our identity.

We invite you to explore 5 actions we lead at MAIA that reflect a deep transformation guiding us toward a more equitable future.
🔗Discover them in our latest blog: https://www.maiaimpact.org/bloging/5-actions-by-and-for-indigenous-women/