La educación cambia vidas
KKIS se asocia con FIBRA by Macquarie Group para una impactante campaña de donación
Mayo, 2024 - Hotel Xcaret Arte - Playa del Carmen
100
Empleados de la FIBRA
140
Becarios actuales
+70
Solicitud de becas en 2024
133
Total de estudiantes graduados
Unir fuerzas por la educación
Corporate Giving That Fuels Education in Playa del Carmen
In May 2024, FIBRA by Macquarie Group, a major player in infrastructure and real estate investment, hosted a team-building event at Hotel Xcaret Arte that turned into something more: a powerful step forward for education in Playa del Carmen.
Partnering with KKIS (Keeping Kids in School), FIBRA gave their team of 100 employees the opportunity to engage directly with a mission that improves lives through education.
This collaboration represents a rising trend in corporate social responsibility in Mexico, especially in the Riviera Maya region—where access to education can be life-changing.
Sharing the KKIS Mission: Stories That Stick
KKIS used the platform to showcase its mission of removing financial barriers to education in Playa del Carmen.
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Founder Gayle Collins shared how a backpack donation project became a full nonprofit with long-term scholarship and mentoring programs.
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Rick Toone, KKIS’s Marketing & Fundraising Director, presented impact data: 140 current scholarship students, 70+ new applicants in 2024, and a graduation rate far above the national average.
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Most moving of all, Elena, a KKIS scholarship student studying law, gave her personal testimony. “Without a sponsor, I wouldn’t be in college today. KKIS gave me a chance, and I’ll use my law degree to help others.”
This segment left a lasting impression on the FIBRA team.
Turning Inspiration Into Action
What followed was an inspiring act of corporate giving. FIBRA by Macquarie made a significant donation and encouraged employee giving.
This event showed how companies can play an active role in supporting education in Playa del Carmen, not just through money, but through authentic connections.
Building Bridges Through CSR
This partnership is a clear example of how corporate social responsibility in Mexico goes beyond check-writing. Through on-site events, storytelling, and direct community engagement, companies like FIBRA create high-value experiences for their teams while investing in the future.
KKIS helps facilitate these experiences, turning team-building into team-impact.
How Your Company Can Help
Your business can make a difference, too. KKIS offers tailored programs to match your team’s goals, including:
Backpack drives
Bike or wheelchair assembly activities
On-site volunteer opportunities
Long-term student sponsorships
English mentorship programs
We’ll connect you with vetted partners for team-building logistics, while KKIS provides the purpose.
Galería
Macquaire FIBRA en Playa del Carmen
¿Desea organizar una actividad de formación de equipos?
Inspired by MACQUAIRE group’s dedication? US companies and individuals have many ways to partner with KKIS:
- Apoye nuestros programas: Ayúdenos a ofrecer oportunidades educativas a estudiantes que lo merezcan.
- Ofrezca voluntariamente sus conocimientos: Comparta su experiencia y marque la diferencia.
- Corre la voz: Concienciar sobre la importancia de la educación en la Riviera Maya.
- ¿Desea celebrar un evento de team building? Podemos proporcionarle nuestro socio recomendado para actividades y formación de equipos para todas sus necesidades. Desde mochilas, a la construcción de bicicletas a sillas de ruedas y muchas otras actividades para ayudar a la comunidad con su propio evento.
Contact us today at info@kkisproject.org to learn more about partnership opportunities!
Mochilas preparadas
PROYECTO KISS
Testimonios
Debido a las finanzas familiares, KKIS concedió a Elena una beca universitaria para continuar sus estudios. "Sin la ayuda de un generoso patrocinador, ahora no estaría en la universidad estudiando. Se me dio esta oportunidad y pretendo ayudar a los demás con mi título de abogada"
Visión KKIS
Mejorar vidas mediante la educación.
KKIS (Keep Kids in School) trabaja para construir comunidades más fuertes en Playa del Carmen eliminando los obstáculos financieros a la educación pública. Creemos que todos los niños merecen la oportunidad de aprender y tener éxito, y nos dedicamos a hacer que la educación sea accesible y asequible para los estudiantes prometedores de nuestra comunidad.
Misión de KKIS
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.
Nuestros programas proporcionan ayuda financiera y ayudan a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas, vitales y laborales esenciales.
A través de una combinación de ayuda financiera, conexiones comunitarias y apoyo educativo, logramos una impresionante tasa de graduación de la escuela secundaria del 86%, en comparación con la media nacional de menos del 50% en todo México.
Nuestro éxito se debe al generoso apoyo de particulares y empresas que comparten nuestros valores y visión.