Who we are

An integral bridge between students and the church.

We're an integral Costa Rican evangelical Christian ministry. We walk with secondary students in their academic, professional, material, and spiritual journey — alongside voices that inspire and gospel events in their schools.

Our story

A vision born in the heart of schools.

LUZ Impacto Foundation was born in 2024 with a simple, urgent conviction: in Costa Rica, thousands of students spend eleven years in school without integral support — academic, professional, material, spiritual. Meanwhile, there are dozens of churches ready to welcome those who take a step of faith — but with no way to reach those students.

We decided to be that bridge — but an integral one. We go to schools with events where the gospel is preached, but also with academic support, professional mentorship, connections with Christian voices of influence (athletes, artists, musicians), and material resources when needed. When a student receives Christ, we connect them with a partner church that can disciple them. We don't compete with churches — we serve them.

We don't compete with churches — we serve them.

Our mission and vision

Mission

To bring the message of salvation of Jesus Christ to the schools of Costa Rica in an integral way — academically, professionally, materially, and spiritually — and connect students who receive Christ with local churches that can disciple them and walk with them in their new life in Him.

Vision

A generation of young Costa Ricans who know the love of Christ, live with purpose, and rise as leaders of faith in their schools, their families, and their communities.

The team

The people behind the mission.

LUZ is a small, committed team. Each person brings their talent, their story, and their calling to this vision.

Samuel Pizzo

Founder · Director

Pastor and preacher. His heart for young people and his passion for the gospel gave birth to LUZ.

Lester Aguilera

Strategy & Operations

Works on operations, digital strategy, and ministry growth.

Silvia Rodríguez

Operations · Communication

Coordinates social media presence and outreach to schools.

You've met the team.
Now join the purpose.

Every day without you, there's a young person in a Costa Rican school looking for hope. Join us and let's be light together.

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