Sol y Luna Foundation

What Sol y Luna Foundation does

Sol y Luna Foundation is a privately registered Peruvian nonprofit founded in 1998 by Petit Miribel and her husband Franz in the Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Cusco. It serves children from backgrounds of extreme poverty across four integrated programs: the Sol y Luna Intercultural School (kindergarten through age 17, ~163 students from 20 surrounding communities), Paqari (a special-needs center serving ~14 disabled children with physical, linguistic, and academic therapy), the Sol y Luna Home orphanage (housing 19 children who are victims of abuse or abandonment), and Roots & Wings (a further-education scholarship supporting graduates through International Baccalaureate and university studies). Over 90% of students receive full or partial scholarships. Core service delivery is on-site at the foundation's property at Fundo Huincho Lt. A-5 in Urubamba.

The foundation's revenue model is donation-driven, combining individual contributions (one-time, monthly, or annual), a $4,100/year child-sponsorship subscription program, and a 70+ member network of corporate and individual supporters. The economic engine is Hotel Sol y Luna, a luxury boutique property opened in 2000 with 14 casitas and expanded over time; hotel reservations are explicitly structured to generate funds for the foundation. Distribution channels include a multilingual donation website, day-visit and volunteer programs (3-month minimum commitments), an ambassador network (including young ambassadors drawn from foundation alumni), and travel-industry partner referrals.

The foundation does not operate proprietary technology. Its competitive position rests on the integrated cradle-to-career service model, 25+ years of operational history, on-site founder involvement, and embedded relationships with 20 local communities. Tertiary partnerships with Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, SENATI, and The Andino Cusco International School extend the model into higher education. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Sol y Luna Foundation

Legal name

Sol y Luna Foundation

Website

https://asociacionsolyluna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Peruvian nonprofit founded in 1998 in the Sacred Valley providing education, special-needs therapy, orphanage care, and university scholarships to children from backgrounds of extreme poverty, funded primarily by Hotel Sol y Luna operations and a global child-sponsorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education and Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Charitable education services
• Child welfare programs
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Intercultural school education
• Special needs therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Urubamba

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time or recurring donations from individuals supporting specific programs (School, Paqari, Home, Roots & Wings). Donations can be made per month, per year, or one-time.
2. Child Sponsorship Program: Yearly donation of USD $4,100 provides a child with education at the Sol y Luna School, with payments possible per semester ($1,366 x 3). Sponsors receive regular updates including photographs, academic reports, and emotional development updates.
3. Foundation Membership: Over 70 members (companies and individuals) who play key roles in the foundation or sponsor children. Members include travel companies, hotels, and individuals who contribute to the foundation's operations.
4. Tourism Integration (Hotel Sol y Luna): The Hotel Sol y Luna was created to raise funds via reservations for the Sol y Luna Foundation. The hotel, opened in 2000 with 14 casitas and expanded over the years, serves as the financial engine behind the foundation's charitable work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Sol y Luna Foundation operates four interconnected programs that support disadvantaged Peruvian children: the Sol y Luna Intercultural School (K-12 education for ~163 students from 20 communities), Paqari (a special-needs therapy and rehabilitation center serving ~14 children), the Sol y Luna Home (an orphanage housing 19 abused or abandoned children), and Roots & Wings (a higher-education scholarship program for school graduates). It funds this work through individual donations, child sponsorships, a corporate/individual membership programme, and revenue from the affiliated Hotel Sol y Luna.

Product overview

Sol y Luna Foundation is a charitable organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs supporting Peruvian children from backgrounds of extreme poverty. The core offerings include the Sol y Luna Intercultural School (providing education from kindergarten to age 17 for approximately 163 students), Paqari (a special needs center for disabled children providing therapy and integration support), the Sol y Luna Home (an orphanage providing safe housing for abused or abandoned children), and Roots & Wings (a further education scholarship program supporting graduates in their university studies). The organization also operates child sponsorship and donation programs that fund these initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sol y Luna Intercultural School: School providing education from kindergarten to 17 years of age for students from 20 different communities in Peru's Sacred Valley.
• Paqari
• Sol y Luna Home
• Roots & Wings

Products and services

• Sol y Luna Intercultural School Intercultural K-12 school providing education from kindergarten through age 17 for ~163 students drawn from 20 communities in Peru's Sacred Valley; includes transportation, meals, creative workshops, psychological support, English and Quechua classes, Cambridge English and International Baccalaureate preparation, medical/dental care, and clothing.
• Paqari Special-needs therapy and rehabilitation center integrated within the main school campus, serving ~14 students with physical therapy, language therapy, special academic education, psychological counselling, and social support, with the goal of integrating children into regular classes and the community.
• Sol y Luna Home Orphanage providing safe, loving residential care for 19 children who are victims of abuse or abandonment, including meals, medical care, and comprehensive family-style support.
• Roots & Wings Higher-education scholarship programme supporting graduates of the Sol y Luna School in their continued studies, including International Baccalaureate completion (via The Andino Cusco International School), university tuition (e.g. Pontifical Catholic University of Peru), and technical education (e.g. SENATI), along with living costs and emotional support.
• Child Sponsorship Program Sponsorship programme allowing donors to support an individual child's education at the Sol y Luna School through an annual donation of USD $4,100 (or three semester payments of $1,366). Includes education, school supplies, health/dental care, food, psychological support, clothing, and shoes; sponsors receive regular photo updates and academic reports.
• Donation Platform Online donation system enabling one-time, monthly, or annual donations at preset levels to support the School, Paqari, Home, or Roots & Wings programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 163 students educated at the Sol y Luna Intercultural School
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MasonminorOthersCompany member supporting the Sol y Luna Foundation
• Inca RailminorOthersRail company member supporting the Sol y Luna Foundation
• ColturminorOthersTravel company member supporting the Sol y Luna Foundation
• FVSTRAVELminorOthersTravel company member supporting the Sol y Luna Foundation
• DauntminorOthersTravel company member supporting the Sol y Luna Foundation
• LandedcoreOthersCustom travel company based in Park City, Utah. Co-founded by John Montgomery, a board member whose four daughters attended Sol y Luna School. They sponsor two children.
• SetoursminorOthersTravel company member supporting the Sol y Luna Foundation
• Peruvian SoulminorOthersTravel/tourism company member supporting the Sol y Luna Foundation
• CimaminorOthersCompany member supporting the Sol y Luna Foundation
• Pack for a PurposeminorOthersOrganization that connects travelers with meaningful contributions to local causes
• cazeneuve+loydminorOthersTravel company owned by board member Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell that has been sending clients to Sol y Luna since the lodge opened
• EscvdominorOthersPeruvian ethical luxury fashion brand founded by board member Chiara Macchiavello, who is committed to social impact with local communities
• Pontifical Catholic University of PerucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity where three Roots & Wings students (Nery, Kusi, Carolina) study - law, biomedical engineering, and psychology programmes
• SENATIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical institute in Cusco where Roots & Wings student Mateo studies car mechanics
• The Andino Cusco International SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school where Roots & Wings students complete their International Baccalaureate before university

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aldeas Infantiles SOS Peru: Peruvian branch of the global SOS Children's Villages network, operating residential care villages for orphaned and abandoned children combined with education and family-strengthening programs. Directly comparable to Sol y Luna Home and the foundation's child-welfare focus.
• World Vision Peru: Operates child sponsorship, education, and community development programs in Peru with a model very similar to Sol y Luna's $4,100/year child sponsorship. Comparable in mission, beneficiary profile, and funding structure.
• Compassion International: Global child sponsorship organization funding education, healthcare, and development for children in developing countries including Peru. Closely comparable on sponsorship-based funding and K-12 educational programming.
• Save the Children Peru: International NGO operating education, child protection, and health programs for vulnerable children in Peru. Directly comparable on mission, beneficiary type, and integrated service delivery.

Emerging players

• Niños del Perú: Peruvian education NGO providing shelter, education, and healthcare for at-risk children — a similar cradle-to-career wraparound model at comparable scale, focused on Lima and other Peruvian regions.

Broad incumbents

• Plan International Peru: Global child rights and equality organization with significant Peru operations covering education, protection, and youth empowerment. Comparable in mission but operates at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• UNICEF Peru: UN agency advancing child rights, education, and protection in Peru. Operates at national scale on a similar mission but with vastly greater resources and a policy/advocacy rather than direct-service model.

Others

• Inkaterra Asociación: Peruvian tourism, conservation, and research organization with an associated foundation — a comparable tourism-integrated social-impact model operating in the same Sacred Valley/Madre de Dios regions of Peru.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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