Proyecto MABA- Cusco, Peru

Maestro Cares Foundation (MCF) partnered with the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) to bring higher-quality education to low-income children in Peru through Project MABA at Kari Grande School in the San Sebastián community of Cusco, Peru. MCF funded the hardware, software, and evaluation of the MABA program at this school.

Project MABA is an initiative aimed at implementing early STEM education for children in underprivileged communities by investing in advanced technology and communications infrastructure. It supplies cutting-edge equipment and a research proven tech-based curriculum for both teachers and students. The program also includes professional development for educators to effectively implement this curriculum into their classrooms.

In 2012, Peru ranked last out of 65 countries evaluated in the PISA international student assessments (UTEC), and Project MABA aims to combat these educational disparities, particularly in developing regions.

Special Notes: Maestro Cares Foundation is committed to providing funding for three years. However, the program was suspended in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19.