Mai Soli Foundation

Thank you to for inviting Mai Soli Foundation to the summit and for creating a space where we felt truly seen, heard, and represented. It was an incredible experience to be part of a summit filled with powerful speakers, insightful panels, and meaningful conversations - and to meet so many inspiring South Asian trailblazers leading change across industries.

Grateful to be in community with leaders shaping the future and driving real impact!

We couldn’t think of a better way to close out Women’s History Month than by highlighting our incredible team on the ground — ambitious, resilient women leading change where it matters most.

Our Regional Director, Ramisa Maliyath, leads with strength and vision, ensuring the seamless operation of our programs and partnerships across Bangladesh, and making sure every girl in our schools has the support she needs to thrive.

And of course, our two incredible fellows, Honey and Shaonti — mentors, instructors, and big sisters to our girls. Through their leadership, they’re not just teaching a curriculum, they’re reshaping what our girls believe is possible for their futures.

Because of them, our girls are growing up knowing that early marriage is not their only path — they have choices, agency, and dreams that matter.

Strong women, transforming generations.

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We couldn’t think of a better way to start Women’s Month than by highlighting the leadership behind the Mai Soli Foundation.

Aria Mustary, President of Mai Soli Foundation, and Sejuti Mansur, Director of International Development & Operations, work tirelessly to ensure that the girls in our programs in Bangladesh are safe, supported, and thriving. Their leadership helps make it possible for hundreds of girls to stay in school, build confidence, and shape their own futures.

Strong women building opportunities for the next generation of strong women. 💫

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did you know your network can shape your future?

on this day at mai soli, our girls stood in a circle and passed red string to one another - “good communicator.” “great with numbers.” “problem solver.” “natural leader.”

with every pass, the string formed a web.

a visible reminder that no girl stands alone.

each connection became a first-degree, second-degree, even third-degree opportunity - proving that when girls recognize their own skills and each other’s strengths, they don’t just build friendships… they build access.

and access changes everything.

be part of a girl’s network 🧡 tap the link in our bio to support her education and future.

Happy Birthday, Syeda 🤍

Today we’re celebrating the woman whose courage and love helped change the course of one girl’s life — and in doing so, helped spark a movement.

Syeda’s story is the reason Mai Soli Foundation exists. Because she chose protection over pressure, hope over fear, and love over tradition — we are able to impact hundreds of girls every day with education, empowerment, and support.

We love you, Syeda. Thank you for being the beginning of “Mai Soli”, meaning never alone. ✨❤️

A powerful moment captured! Our Fellows stand at the forefront, guiding and inspiring, while these amazing girls stand together, each one stronger and more confident than before.

Today wasn’t just about them receiving certificates in graduation, it was us witnessing their transformation. Over the past weeks, they’ve learned to stand up for themselves, take a stance against child marriage, understand and take care of their mental health, learn entrepreneurship skills, and become financially literate.

Here’s to the strength in unity, the power of mentorship, and the endless potential of these women! Let’s keep the momentum going!

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These are the voices of young girls who have lived with the fear of child marriage — fear shaped by traditional pasts and uncertain futures.

One girl tells of her mother, who was forced to marry at 13, and how, at 13 herself, her parents tried to do the same. She wonders, “Will my life be the same as hers?” Another dreams of becoming a designer, but the weight of her family’s financial struggles makes her question if she’ll be forced into marriage instead.

They speak of mothers who were forced into marriage out of necessity, their dreams of being nurses or pursuing education lost to poverty and tradition. One girl shares the guilt of watching a classmate get married off and never return. Helpless to change anything.

In their words, you hear more than just the pain of lost opportunities; you hear the hope for something better. A hope to be seen for who they truly are and a chance to chase their dreams, free from fear and the weight of an unjust tradition.

Swipe to hear their voices. Listen. Feel. And ask yourself—how can we change this?

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