Our Story
Sol & Luna Association
Petit and Franz arrived in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in 1988, committed to supporting young people in their new community. Motivated by the children’s smiles, they decided to offer them the opportunity for a better life through education.
They began sharing their lives with the children, their families, and the community at large, thus reaffirming their commitment to the Sacred Valley.
They started by helping local schools—improving infrastructure and organizing sports and cultural activities. Following their beliefs in inclusion and equality, they founded the Sol y Luna Association. They opened the Sol y Luna Lodge to support their educational projects and to create jobs for the community. After 10 years of working with different schools and programs, Petit and Franz decided to open the Sol y Luna Intercultural School.
Mission
We seek to foster holistic, community-based education, with a solid, progressive pedagogical base for children and social support for parents and families.
Vision
We want our young people to be active in their own development and to advocate for their inclusion in the work force.
Objectives
- To offer a high-quality education
- To give access to culture and to promote sports
- To support children in their development
Because a full education is what gives children the tools to be active in their own development and to advocate for their inclusion in the work force.
Sports and cultural activities allow our students to foster a collective identity, be proud of their roots, and learn to work as a team.
The well-rounded academic education and the workshops we offer allow children to develop their emotional intelligence and their cognitive abilities.
“Every child represents a new life, a different world, and a new family. We have to love and know them well in order to begin a journey together.”
Petit
Founder