I wanted to share an opportunity to support an organization I’ve loved for so long and learned so much from: MAIA (formerly Starfish). If you’ve known me for any length of time, you no doubt know about MAIA. I’ve always said, woe to the person who happens to ask me about MAIA because the conversation will inevitably last for at least an hour. (Yes, I know. It’s a theme of mine.)
MAIA has teamed up with a local organization in Guatemala, Humans in Action, to create masks and create job opportunities for recently unemployed garment workers.
For every mask purchased, Humans in Action will donate three masks to MAIA staff and families of Girl Pioneers. Masks are difficult and expensive to source in rural Guatemala. For many families, masks are out of reach.
Get this: During this pandemic, MAIA has been playing a crucial role in getting public health information out to the indigenous communities in which they operate. The Guatemalan government has been sharing important information, but it is only in Spanish. The majority of the families in the areas MAIA serves speak only local dialects, very rarely Spanish. MAIA staff are now recording public health messages in three major dialects to ensure families stay informed.
I know. This is one more reason why I love this organization. These women are changing the world.
So here’s what you can do: Click here to purchase masks and support MAIA families. And click here to learn more about MAIA.
