Starfish- Her Infinite Impact Information

Starfish is a 5013c non-profit dedicated to unlocking the potential of young women to lead transformational change. We believe in empowerment, equality, and opportunity for all. We are contributing to the global movement for gender equity and girls’ education by unlocking and maximizing the potential of young women to lead transformational change. Through an intentional, holistic program, we provide access to high-quality education; intensive, ongoing support from peers and mentors; financial assistance for higher education and entrepreneurship opportunities; and a diverse knowledge base centered around core competencies to ensure that each young woman can realize her full potential and create systemic change. Our programs include the mentorship program, the Starfish Impact School, New Horizons, and the Chispa Action Network (CAN). Starfish teamed up with a few local individuals and embarked on changing the lives of the indigenous girls of Guatemala. We saw that these girls were largely outside of the education system, illiterate, and stuck in a cycle that positioned them as overlooked citizens in their own communities. We knew that only 14 percent of rural indigenous girls in Guatemala completed 6th grade and we knew that 3 out of every 5 indigenous Guatemalan women were illiterate. We also knew that Mayan girls were at the bottom of every measurement of human development. We aimed to change this and in turn help improve the lives of the entire Guatemalan population. Contact Us: If you are interested in learning more about Starfish, hearing about ways to get involved, or joining a visit to Guatemala, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at info@starfish-impact.org