Resilient lives, transformative education: Maritza’s story in Guatemala

Over the past three years, since the opening of the UNESCO-Malala-Mineduc Centers in Guatemala, the lives of more than 900 indigenous girls and young women from Totonicapán have been transformed. In each center, in addition to having the opportunity to reintegrate into the different second chance programs, and to receive comprehensive training for their development, the participants explore their capacities for resilience, self-determination and empowerment.

UNESCO’s commitment to education is linked to SDG4, which seeks to ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. UNESCO’s various programs aim to consolidate peace, eradicate poverty, and promote sustainable development.

UNESCO-MALALA centers for the education of indigenous girls,

adolescents and young women in Guatemala.