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In Santa Maria del Cedro, Nicaragua, Maritza del Socorro Gutiérrez isn't just a teacher–she's the bedrock of the community. Her story embodies determination, perseverance, and a burning passion to educate. Maritza learned the value of education firsthand when she was unable to go to school as a child due to the Nicaraguan Revolution. This inspired her to become a teacher, and eventually, a towering force for good in her community. Our newest blog post explores her 20-year quest to build...| www.buildon.org
By buildOn Staff In communities around the world, access to education is not just about learning—it’s about equity, opportunity, and breaking cycles of poverty. For women and girls, the barriers to education can be even greater, with societal expectations, financial hardship, and outdated gender norms often standing in the way. But when women like Sandra Continue Reading| Global Washington