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Mission:
To improve and encourage the education of students by providing extra-curricular support that helps develop their minds and artistic abilities.

Objectives:

Luz Del Mundo has an open registration to children who were orphaned by a father and/ or mother and do not have the necessary conditions to be raised and/or receive an adequate education. Therefore Luz Del Mundo strives to:
The kids in the "England day"
• Provide students with the instruments and opportunities to develop and improve their level of education. LDM hopes that as level of education improves; more opportunities will become available to improve our students’ standards of living.
• Provide a friendly environment where everyone can share in English classes, Theatre lessons, and other activities and games that show a new world to our students.
• Provide resources to children in way of meals, clothing, educational supplies (pencils, paper, rulers, books), and occasional medical services.

History:

Luz del Mundo has served the community of Plan 3000 since late 2002, when the organization was founded thanks to the generous donation from Douglas Gounlet. Gabriela Rojas made her dream a reality by establishing Luz del Mundo. Gabriela founded the cultural and educational center where disadvantaged children could come and learn more about the world after their normal school classes, offering them after-school activities that they normally would never have access to.
Volunteers with the Director

Gabriela Rojas, the founder and current director of Luz Del Mundo, studied for three years in a seminary and helped in other similar institutions throughout Bolivia. After moving to Plan 3000, she along with 3 other families had the desire to start an institution for the disadvantaged children in her neighborhood. 

Luz del Mundo began allowing national and international volunteers into the program to assist in teaching the students. The first Bolivian volunteers were Joselo Torres and Esmeralda Rojas and the first international volunteer was Australian Mary Sear who all helped the students to participate in extra-curricular activities and also taught them the basics of the English language.

Luz Del Mundo has a Board of Directors composed of four Bolivian nationals who control all the decisions of the institution, as well as formulate new projects that help to improve the standard of living of the students. The board meets with community members and the parents of current students on a regular basis to discuss progress of the institution.

Why was Plan 3000 chosen as the location of our institution?
We believe that Plan 3000 is full of potential for growth and development. and that the community members that work and strive for better lives. Luz del Mundo was founded in this area because we want to support and help those families who want to improve their children’s lives through educational support.