Visit for the day
This is the Andean concept of Ayni which means
reciprocity in the local language and emphasizes
mutual reliance on one another.– Desmond Tutu
Visiting options during the school term.
During the holidays we can arrange visits to the Sol y Luna Home.
VISIT THE SOL Y LUNA SCHOOL
SCHEDULE:
from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
(6-7 hours approximately)
ALTERNATIVE EXTRA:
In the afternoon we can arrange a visit to a local family. Being invited inside the home allows you to learn how people live in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Another alternative is to visit the Sol y Luna Home, our orphanage for children who have suffered abuse or violence. All these experiences are important to understand the lives of the children of the Sol y Luna Foundation.
ITINERARY
Introducing our project
Take a tour of the primary, secondary and special education (the Paqari project) premises. Then see a presentation from the Sol y Luna Foundation, describing its objectives, history and current projects. This gives a fascinating insight into how the Sol y Luna School works, and how it is managed and financed.
Sharing time
It’s playtime! While the children take a break, it gives us the perfect opportunity to mingle with them as they enjoy their games and activities.
Classroom experience
The children then go back into their lessons. Activities take place within the classrooms or the therapy rooms of the Paqari center (we recommend a max of 2 visitors per classroom). The visit will be tailored based on the profile of the visitors in order to ensure a rewarding experience for both the visitors and the children.
Lunch
A break for lunch is programmed. Visitors who wish to participate in the school lunch may do so as an optional extra.
Afternoon classes
We continue with the classroom experience in the afternoon, which is when we tend to schedule the more dynamic and energetic classes and activities. Spend time with the children until school finishes and the children pack and up and go home for the day.
VISIT THE SOL Y LUNA SCHOOL
SCHEDULE:
from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
(3.5 hours approximately)
Guests can enjoy a guided tour of the Sol y Luna School, located just 200 meters from the hotel. During the visit we explain the story behind the school and share details about how we support and contribute to this very special project.
ITINERARY
Introducing our project
Take a tour of the primary, secondary and special education (the Paqari project) premises. Then see a presentation from the Sol y Luna Foundation, describing its objectives, history and current projects. This gives a fascinating insight into how the Sol y Luna School works, and how it is managed and financed.
Sharing time
It’s playtime! While the children take a break, it gives us the perfect opportunity to mingle with them as they enjoy their games and activities.
Classroom experience
The children then go back into their lessons. Activities take place within the classrooms or the therapy rooms of the Paqari center (we recommend a max of 2 visitors per classroom). The visit will be tailored based on the profile of the visitors in order to ensure a rewarding experience for both the visitors and the children.
VISIT THE SOL Y LUNA SCHOOL
SCHEDULE:
from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
(3 hours approximately)
ITINERARY
Introducing our project
Get to know the Sol y Luna Association with a tour of the facilities covering all levels from primary through secondary and special needs (our Paqari Project). You will learn about the goals of our association, how it came about and its ongoing projects; as well as how the school is run, managed and financed.
There is also a chance to visit a classroom and sit in on the last lesson of the day, or take part in the Special Education project in the Paqari Centre (we recommend just 2 visitors per classroom). Visits are arranged in the best possible way to suit the daily curriculum and profile of visitors.
Classroom experience
You have the chance to visit the Sol y Luna Home, a foster home for students who have suffered violence orabandonment. Share some time with the children as they return from the Sol y Luna School and settle into their evening, enjoying a nutritious meal and playing with their siblings and friends.
Make a donation
Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits
of good put together that overwhelm the world.
- $6 USD feeds a child for one day
- $20 USD covers the cost of a child’s education for one day
- $50 USD feeds a child for one month
- $370 USD covers the cost of a child’s education for one month
- $500 USD feeds a child for one year
- $15 USD gives a child therapy (physical or linguistic) for one day
- $300 USD covers the cost of a child’s therapy (physical or linguistic) for one month
- $3100 USD covers the cost of a child’s therapy (physical or linguistic) for one year
- $5 USD covers the daily transport costs for one child
- $120 USD covers monthly transport costs for one child
- $1340 USD covers annual transport costs for one child
- $290 USD gives a child safe and loving home for one month
- $3500 USD covers the annual costs at the Sol y Luna Home for one child
- $150 USD covers the monthly cost of transportation
- $180 USD Feeds a student for one month
- $200 USD provides accommodation for a month
- $550 USD covers one month of tuition at the University
Sponsor a child
Sponsoring a child is sponsoring a life.
Everything starts with love.
The Sol y Luna sponsorship programme allows you to become an integral part of a child’s life, supporting their education and ensuring their well-being.
How does sponsorship work?
By means of a yearly donation of USD $4,100 you give a child an education at the Sol y Luna School. Payments can be made per semester (three payments of $1,366).
Your donation facilitates:
- Education at the Sol y Luna School
- Expenses for school supplies and books
- Health and dental care services
- Balanced and nutritious food
- Psychological support
- Clothing and shoes
Our love and care has no limits, at Sol y Luna we cover everything necessary for the wellbeing of each child.
Keeping in touch:
As a sponsor, you receive frequent news and updates about the student you are supporting. You can visit him or her at the Sol y Luna School, and will be sent details about how they are getting on in daily life and with their studies.
Communication includes:
- An initial report with photographs and the backstory of your sponsored child
- Every two months, at the end of each bimester, the sponsor receives a complete report on the academic and emotional development of the child, as well as their health.
- We also share details about the accomplishments, goals and any challenges the child faces.
- Communication via whatsapp, zoom, video calls and email.
Do something not just special, but truly remarkable – sponsor one of our children and become part of the Sol y Luna family.
Volunteer with us
“The root of happiness is altruism – the
wish to be of service to others.”
— The Dalai Lama
This is your opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills, empathy and life experience.
Have a special skill?
- Sportsperson
- Healthcare professionals
- Social worker
- Psychologist
- Therapists
- Teachers and nurses
- Want to work with children
Requirements:
We look for proactive people who love children, have a vocation for service, plenty
of energy and a flexible outlook.
We ask that volunteers and interns come for a minimum of 3 months. However, volunteers proposing a specific project or workshop can organize shorter stays.
Voluntary roles at the Sol y Luna Foundation:
Sol y Luna Intercultural School
We look for people with experience working with children, preferably with different educational skills.
Volunteers can support in the following classes:
- Early Years Education (children aged 3, 4 and 5)
- Secondary School – supporting English classes
Sol y Luna Home
This is an opportunity to form part of the Sol y Luna family supporting the children and young people who live in the Sol y Luna Home.
Volunteers help with the following:
- Supporting with homework tasks
- Taking part in workshops
- Partaking in activities and life in the Home
At present, there are 19 children living at the Sol y Luna Home, two of whom have special needs.
We offer breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday.
The day for volunteers at the Sol y Luna Home is as follows:
- 7am-10am (breakfast with the kids and help with some household chores)
- 4pm-9pm (support for the kids with homework, workshops, dinner)
- On weekends the schedule is from 8am – 6pm, if required
Paqari
Paqari is our department for children with special needs. We look for support here from volunteers with experience in psychology, physio therapy, occupational therapy, linguistic support and those with medical knowledge, such as nurses.
The day for volunteers is from 7.50am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Want to find out more?
Please send us an email with your CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation to become a
volunteer at the Sol y Luna Foundation: comunicadorasocial@colegiosolyluna.com
Please let us know your availability in terms of dates and duration.
Upon receiving the above, we will get in touch.
