From February 27 - March 3, 2017, Girl Up traveled to Guatemala to deliver 250 bicycles to girls so they can go to school. Girls living in the rural parts of the country (like Chisec, Alta Verapaz) travel long distances to attend school; due to distance and other reasons, girls stop going to school. According to UNFPA, the “commute often takes [girls] over corn fields and rivers, and some girls spend part of their journey in the dark. These communities are largely indigenous, and many face high rates of discrimination and gender-based violence. Fearing their daughters may be harassed or assaulted, many parents pull them out of school.” Below are the stories of five girls and how a bike will help them stay in school and achieve their dreams. Click on each photo to learn the individual stories of girl Girl Up is impacting through SchoolCycle programs. Learn more about Girl Up and SchoolCycle here.