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Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and building stronger communities. By providing financial assistance and essential life skills, we’re helping Mexican students stay in school and reach their full potential.
Our programs make a tangible difference. With your support, we’ve achieved an impressive 86% high school graduation rate, surpassing the national average of less than 50%.
But don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from the students, families, volunteers, and partners whose lives have been transformed by KKIS.
KKIS operates on 3 core pillars.
At KKIS, the impact goes beyond the classroom. By supporting students from elementary through high school, and even into university, KKIS is helping to build a brighter future for the entire community. The organization’s efforts have led to increased graduation rates and have instilled a culture of perseverance and ambition among the youth. With the support of generous donors and dedicated volunteers, KKIS continues to make a profound difference in the lives of countless students, ensuring they have the opportunity to achieve their dreams.
Backpack Program
Material escolar
Provides essential school supplies to underserved students each year. This initiative is more than just distributing materials; it’s about fostering a sense of readiness and confidence in students, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive academically.
By equipping students with backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils, and other necessities, KKIS is helping to break down barriers to education and inspire a love for learning.
Becas
Becas de estudios secundarios
We provide scholarships to high school and university students. While each is different and supports different students, KKIS’s mission is the same.
We look for promising students who face financial challenges at home but qualify and want to complete their education. Some students just want to get a high school diploma while others want a more professional career and want to graduate with a college degree.
Becas
University Scholarships
We provide scholarships to high school and university students. While each is different and supports different students, KKIS’s mission is the same.
We look for promising students who face financial challenges at home but qualify and want to complete their education. Some students just want to get a high school diploma while others want a more professional career and want to graduate with a college degree.
Join Us in Building a Brighter Future
Your generosity can help us keep more kids in school. By donating to KKIS, you’re investing in Mexico’s future.
Mission
KKIS provides programming that improves graduation rates for promising students and prepares them for life success by offering financial aid, community connections, and educational support. In addition to academics, KKIS helps students develop essential language, life, and work skills to build a stronger community.
Recognizing that education is often unaffordable for many families in Mexico, we remove financial barriers to keep kids in school through generous donations from individuals and companies who share our values and vision.
Vision
Mejorar vidas mediante la educación.
KKIS (Keeping Kids in School) works to build stronger communities in Playa del Carmen by eliminating financial obstacles to public education. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn and succeed, and we are dedicated to making education accessible and affordable for promising students in our community.
