About Us
We are committed to the autonomy and inclusion of individuals with visual disability.
Lighting the waytoward inclusion
For more than a century, we have worked for the autonomy and development of individuals with visual disability. At Fundación Luz, we support, educate, and empower those living with blindness or low vision, lighting the way toward a more inclusive society.
A storythat inspires
Fundación Luz has spent more than 100 years lighting the way toward inclusion and hope for individuals with visual disability.
Nuestro sello y propósito
Fomentamos la autonomía de las personas con discapacidad visual mejorando su calidad de vida e impulsando su inclusión social, acompañando su desarrollo desde la infancia hasta la adultez.
Our purpose
To inspire and empower every individual with visual disability to achieve their dreams and light the way toward a more inclusive society.
Our purpose guides every action and project, driving us to create spaces where autonomy, education, and inclusion are a reality for everyone.
Our mision
We support and educate children, youth, and adults with visual disability, helping them develop the skills to live independently in social, educational, and professional settings.
Our vision
To be leaders and points of reference in the inclusion and development of individuals with visual disability, promoting an equitable, accessible, and sustainable society.
Our model
From the Center for Visual Disability, we drive a comprehensive model that supports individuals with visual disability throughout their entire life cycle.
We believe inclusion is built day by day, through opportunities, training, and accessible environments that allow people to live without limits.
Our values
Teamwork and trust
We believe collaboration drives change.
Perseverance and resilience
We overcome challenges with commitment and hope.
Innovation and enthusiasm
We seek new ways to inspire and include.
Empathy
We listen, understand, and support with sensitivity.
Pride
We celebrate our achievements and those of everyone who is part of our community.
Our Board of Directors
Full Directors
Macarena Santa María Valdés
Mauricio Cox
Manuel Labra
Dolores Irarrázaval
Antonia Echeverría
Alternate Directors
María José Labra Serrano
Felipe Santa María Valdés
Pablo Idalsoaga Ferrer
Carla Bartolucci Zambra
Carolina Larraín Undurraga
Margarita Marabolí
Our Team
María Alicia Albornoz
Pilar Palacios
Pablo Astorga
Marisol Carreño
Eduardo Cuevas
Gabriel Malonnek
Yessenia Pavez
Esperanza Leiva
Sofia Ramírez
Fernando González
Nicolás Acuña
María del Pilar Solas
Belén Sobarzo
Fernanda Ardiles
René Guzmán
Paulina Vásquez
María José Cabello
Valentina Alcaide
Melanie Cadin
Fabian González
Katherine Yañez
Juan Pablo Castillo
Genesis Román
Valentina González
Natalia Alarcón
Francisca Madrid
Gabriel Tobar
Paulina Castillo
Carolina Villegas
Jorge Pacheco
José Contreras
Angela Poblete
Tania Silva
Verennise Bonna
Tiara Carrasco
Victoria Fuentes
Claudia Henriquez
Diego Bulboa
Enrique Gutiérrez
Yanira Gautier
Vidal Ramirez
Egly Molina
Allison Plattner Ramirez
Ana Pino
Mariana Campos
Abigail Romero
Natalia Araya
Juan Gómez
Karen Arévalo
Paulina Faúndez
Hernan Barrales
Sebastian Pino
Francesca Cabezas
Adriana Del Real
Maria José Morgado
David Torres
Lizzi Montero
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Fundación Luz maintains an agreement with Chile Transparente to promote and ensure the highest standards of transparency and accountability across the institution.
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