Maía Roxana Cuenca León

Maia

Nominated by José Asunción Silva Educational Institution 

All 2024 Children’s Peace Prize Nominees

Demonstrating exceptional leadership through her “Dreams Club” initiative, Maía inspires primary school students to realize their potential and pursue STEAM subjects, particularly astronomy. Her efforts include workshops on paper rocket making, environmental stewardship, enhancing children’s confidence and curiosity. Participating in global forums like the Meeting on Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Education and the Hackathon Girls with Energy, Maía has positively impacted around 180 students, with plans to expand her reach.