Luminarias’ objective is to transform impoverished adolescent girls into exemplary leaders, providing them with comprehensive support in all areas of their lives and promoting their academic and personal development. The program focuses on offering quality education to those girls with few academic opportunities, but with high intellectual potential, who want to continue their studies and improve themselves. Through the support of committed people, Luminarias strives to be a beacon of hope and transformation for these young women, helping them fulfill their dreams and become agents of change in their families and their communities.

The girls study at Colegio Valle Americano, a private college-preparatory academy that educates students from preschool to high school. Our young women are taught by professional educators who deliver rigorous academic content, spark their students’ imaginations, and fuel their dreams. The school provides an environment conducive to learning, with adequate facilities, resources, and mentoring support. The girls also participate in a range of extracurricular activities—they learn piano, strum guitars, play soccer, take karate lessons, read books, create art, and watch movies with friends. They reflect on their journeys, make self-discoveries, and grow in their faith as they understand their God-given identity.