This week we continue with our ongoing series The Journey to Graduation. Previously we talked about the ways in which KKIS helps prepare students for life after high school. This week, we finish the high school years with stories from 4 KKIS graduates. These students...
How KKIS Helps 3rd Year High School Students Prepare for the Future When our students reach their 3rd and final year of high school, they have reached a point that some never thought they could achieve. They are on the verge of becoming high school graduates. We want...
2nd year of high school
KKIS a local charity in Playa del Carmen has many aspects to its programs. One is continuing education through graduation. The journey to graduation for the scholarship students of KKIS begins at various stages in their educational path. In today's blog, we're going...
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.
Team Chili Piper on meeting the 15 high school scholars they are sponsoring at Cecyte Quintana Roo Plantel Tulum for the next 3 years!
Scholarships: The 1st Step Towards a Brighter Future The value of education is undeniable. Academic excellence, along with discipline and values, provides a strong foundation for the development of a well-rounded student. But for many families living in the Riviera...
"We wanted to help them figure out who they are, where they're headed, and how they're going to get there" - Gayle Collins, Founder of the KKIS Project. This year has been one of the most exciting years for all of us at KKIS. Thanks to an amazing group of donors and...
Cielo is a proud graduate, who has excelled in everything from the classroom to the #KKISFearGoodbye challenge, inspiring others along the way. She has been a part of KKIS for the past six years, which has allowed KKIS to follow her journey and see her grow into the driven and intelligent woman she is today on her journey to graduation.
Day of the Dead in the Riviera Maya Day of the Dead (known as Día de Muertos in Spanish) is a beloved tradition celebrated all over Mexico between October 31 and November 2. In the Riviera Maya, Hanal Pixán is the name given by the Mayans of the Yucatán peninsula to...
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