By age 16, 6 out of 10 Indigenous girls are out of school (UNDP)
Rise Guatemala
Rise Guatemala is in its sixth year of engaging children and youth in the country in the critical issues of access to education, girls’ rights, and identity. Our programs are evolving as we, together with our allies and partners, learn what works best for Guatemalan youth.
In addition to expanding to new regions and adding new partners every year, we are evolving to meet the new needs of the girls and educators. We have adapted our materials for online use, created do-at-home activity books, and continue to share important information through WhatsApp, and in-person programming.
See our Spanish curriculum here.
In 2023 we launched a campaign targeting fathers to talk about the importance of girls’ education and highlight stories of fathers supporting their daughters and the diversity of opportunities that women have sought out through their education. The campaign continues this year.
We are continuing to strengthen ongoing relationships with implementing partners and RINA members, via refresher workshops, new topics for the training spaces, and piloting our new storytelling module and a guideline for working with parents using our films.
With all its beauty and diversity, Guatemala continues to grapple with deep-rooted inequality, misogyny, and racism, which create significant structural barriers that prevent girls, particularly Indigenous girls, from accessing education. Gender-based violence, in all its forms, disproportionately impacts girls and adolescents in the region. By partnering with community-based organizations dedicated to addressing these challenges, we aim to help dismantle these barriers and reduce violence against girls.
