Education Changes Lives
Thermo Fisher Pedals for Progress: Building Bikes, Building Futures Corporate Volunteering in Mexico
February 2023 – Paradisus Hotel – Playa del Carmen
150
Backpacks Packed
10
Bikes Built & Donated
2500
Backpacks Given Annualy
225
Public high school scholarships
133
Total students graduated
Team Building with a Twist: Thermo Fisher Gives Back to Playa del Carmen Community
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in serving science, demonstrated its strong commitment to social responsibility through impactful corporate volunteering in Mexico. During a team-building retreat in Playa del Carmen, the company partnered with KKIS, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping kids in school. Together, they packed 150 backpacks and built 10 bicycles for students, leaving a lasting legacy of support and community care.
Team Building with a Twist
Thermo Fisher employees traded traditional retreat activities for hands-on community service during their corporate volunteering in Mexico. Through this unique and purposeful initiative, they assembled 150 backpacks filled with school supplies and built 10 bikes, all donated to KKIS scholarship students.
Empowering Students Through the Power of Pedals
Access to education often hinges on basic resources like transportation and school materials. According to UNESCO data on Mexico, students in underserved communities face steep challenges in staying in school. Thanks to Thermo Fisher’s generous donation, local students now have new bicycles to help them overcome transportation barriers and attend school more consistently. It’s a powerful reminder of how small actions through corporate volunteering in Mexico can create transformational change.
Grateful for a Shared Mission
KKIS is incredibly grateful for Thermo Fisher’s generosity and alignment with our mission. Every backpack packed and bike built helps bridge educational gaps and brings us one step closer to a more equitable future. Events like this prove the strength of purpose-driven teamwork and highlight the positive potential of corporate retreats.
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Thermo Fisher in Playa del Carmen
Want to have a team building event?
Inspired by Thermo Fisher’s dedication? US companies and individuals have many ways to partner with KKIS:
- Support our programs: Help us provide educational opportunities for deserving students.
- Volunteer your skills: Share your expertise and make a difference.
- Spread the word: Raise awareness about the importance of education in the Riviera Maya.
- Want to have a team building event? We can provide you with our recomended partner for activities and team building for all of your needs. From Backpacks, to building bicycles to wheelchairs and many other activities to help the community with your own event
Contact us today at info@kkisproject.org to learn more about partnership opportunities!
Backpacks Packed
KISS PROJECT
Testimonials
A recap of the event and delivery of Bikes
“Receiving this bike is another demonstration of my goals becoming reality, thank you Thermo Fisher“
KKIS Vision
Improving lives through education.
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.
KKIS Mission
At KKIS (Keeping Kids in School), we believe that education reduces poverty, improves lives, and builds stronger communities. Recognizing that education is often unaffordable for many families in Mexico, we remove financial barriers to keep kids in school.
Our programs provide financial assistance and help students develop essential language, life, and work skills
Through a combination of financial aid, community connections, and educational support, we achieve an impressive 86% high school graduation rate, compared to the national average of less than 50% throughout Mexico.
Our success is driven by the generous support of individuals and corporations who share our values and vision.