Join us at The Reef Coco Beach to celebrate the 12th Annual KKIS Gala, “Por el Amor de Aprender” (Love of Learning).
Every Child Deserves an Education
It costs less than $2 USD per day to keep a student in high school.
Join KKIS donors and volunteers who are working to expand the number of high school and university graduates in the Riviera Maya!
A Conversation with Marc Pujol, GMB CEO and President of COPARMEX
Our Programs
Who Are We?
We are community builders, volunteers, and public school advocates who believe that all children should have a minimum of 12 years of free education. We are products of public school education and believe in the power of education to change lives.
Our mission is to improve high school and university graduation rates one student at a time. KKIS programs combine financial assistance, community connections and educational support to produce an 86% high school graduation rate vs the federal standard of 30%.
What Motivates Us?
KKIS serves children & families in one of the top tourist destinations in Mexico where local people make less than $10 per day. Here families cannot afford the costs of a public education; surviving day to day, week to week requires able bodied family members to work.
Our collaboration with government social services, the department of education and school administrators has revealed an overwhelming need in our community. We see first hand how education can make a difference in an individual’s life and the ripple effect it has throughout a community.
How Can I Help?
Latest from the KKIS Blog
There is a whole lot going on at The KKIS Project! The KKIS Blog will keep you up to date on the latest news and events. View all posts »
The Journey to Graduation-Part One: Pedro Guadalupe
The journey to high school and university graduation is one that is seldom completed by most children in Mexico. Although many try, a large majority will ultimately fail, due to the cost of attending, which most parents are simply unable to pay due to their economic circumstances. Less than 38% of adults in Riviera Maya have a high school diploma, and even less have a university degree.
School Supplies and Back-to-School in the Riviera Maya
You know it’s time for back-to-school in the Riviera Maya when school supplies are flying off the shelves. It’s something kids look forward to every year.
I needed a purpose and a reason to be living here – Stuart Meheux, KKIS volunteer
Stuart, an Englishman who retired at a very young age, moved to Playa del Carmen 11 years ago and since 2012, he's been a committed volunteer at KKIS. I moved to Playa del Carmen in 2004 and worked as a volunteer with several charities for many years. In 2012 a friend...
First Tee México Teaches KKIS Scholars Golf!
First Tee México First Tee México is a program that seeks to influence the lives of young people through educational programs that build character, instill life-enriching values, and promote healthy lessons through golf as a tool of life. They believe golf is a...
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