Maya Educational Foundation (MEF)

05/29/2026

“Behind every educational opportunity are hearts that choose to support. At MEF, moments like this remind us that together we are transforming lives through education.”

05/19/2026

Women in Science Transforming Communities

Tomasa, a scholar of the Maya Educational Foundation (MEF) and a Biology student, carried out a community project focused on the biology and conservation of pollinators in Aldea Cholá, Guatemala.

Through both theoretical and hands-on workshops, children, youth, and families learned about the importance of pollinators in ecosystems and in our daily lives. Participants also took part in planting species that help attract and protect pollinators.

This project not only strengthened scientific knowledge within the community, but also inspired curiosity, environmental awareness, and a commitment to protecting biodiversity.

At MEF, we believe in the power of education to create real impact in communities.

05/16/2026

We proudly congratulate Marco on his graduation as an Electrical and Mechanical Engineer! 🎓 Marco is from San Andrés Semetabaj in the highlands of Guatemala and is a native Kaqchikel speaker.

At MEF, we are filled with joy to see our scholars achieve their professional and personal goals through hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

This achievement is also possible thanks to the support and generosity of our donors, who help create educational opportunities for Maya youth like Marco. Thank you for believing in the transformative power of education!

We are incredibly proud of you, Marco! Wishing you continued success in this new chapter of your journey.

MEF Maya Scholarship Program in collaboration with CIRMA.

05/13/2026

Education is also identity.

Christian, a MEF scholar and Archaeology student, is sharing knowledge about maya glyphs with his community in Uspantán, Guatemala, strengthening pride in Maya identity and promoting the protection of its ancestral heritage. At MEF, we believe in young leaders who transform their communities and build a better future rooted in their culture.

Each year, scholars from the MEF Mayan Scholars Program, in collaboration with CIRMA, carry out community projects in their communities, applying the knowledge they have gained at university to create impact and strengthen local development.

05/08/2026

Planting life, restoring communities

Denilson, a scholar of the Programa de Becas Mayas (MEF and CIRMA) and a student of Applied Physics, led a reforestation project in the community of Palewitz, Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

Together with local volunteers, he successfully planted 170 trees of different species, promoting soil recovery, water conservation, and biodiversity protection. This project not only had a significant environmental impact, but also strengthened teamwork and community engagement.

At MEF, we believe in young leaders who turn knowledge into meaningful actions that benefit their communities.

04/30/2026

Your opinion matters to us!

At the Maya Educational Foundation (MEF), we are currently working on a brand refresh process, and we would love to hear from you 💬

We’ve created a short questionnaire to better understand your perspective and strengthen our connection with the community.

📌 If you are part of MEF or are interested in our work, we invite you to participate:
https://forms.gle/F8GciXtafSnCwG8P9

🗓️ Deadline: May 10

Every response counts and helps us continue growing and transforming lives through education.

Thank you for being part of this community!

04/30/2026

¡Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros!

En la Maya Educational Foundation (MEF) estamos trabajando en un proceso de renovación de nuestra marca, y queremos escucharte 💬

Hemos preparado un breve cuestionario para conocer tu percepción y fortalecer nuestra conexión con la comunidad.

📌 Si formas parte de MEF o te interesa nuestro trabajo, te invitamos a participar:
https://forms.gle/HtjFGQRbxBpcFfoK6

🗓️ Fecha límite: 10 de mayo

Cada respuesta cuenta y nos ayudará a seguir creciendo y transformando vidas a través de la educación.

¡Gracias por ser parte de esta comunidad!

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Connecting with purpose to transform lives

On April 9–10, the representatives of Maya Educational Foundation (MEF) are participating in the 10th NGO Networking Event organized by El Directorio Guatemala.

More than just an event, it is a space where ideas, partnerships, and social commitment come together to create real impact.

At MEF, this participation has a clear purpose:
- To let communities know about the scholarship opportunities at MEF.
- to strengthen strategic alliances.
- to connect with key actors in the social sector.
- to create new opportunities for our scholarship recipients.

Every conversation, every connection, and every learning experience contributes to our mission of transforming lives through education. These spaces allow us to expand our network and continue building pathways for more young people to access quality educational opportunities.

We strongly believe that impact is built through community

Thank you to everyone who makes these spaces possible. We remain committed to creating more opportunities for Guatemala, Belize and Mexico !

01/24/2026

Tsotsil Maya student Jennifer is from Zinacatán in Chiapas, and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in intercultural bilingual primary education.

Jennifer says: "I am currently immersed in the process of writing my thesis. The title of my research is: 'Psycho-pedagogical strategies for the emotional regulation of nine and ten-year-old children', a topic that I consider fundamental for the comprehensive development of children and which stems from my professional and personal experience in the field of education."

We are proud to support students like Jennifer whose research contributes to the academic understanding of intercultural education.

Contribute to MEF to support students like Jennifer, at www.mayaedufound.org