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University and High School Scholarships
Scholarships tangibly keep kids in school and ensure they graduate with a diploma, giving our students brighter futures.
Advisors Program – Helping 78 kids find their way today
"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...
Graduation: A Powerful Defining Moment
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: How KKIS Scholars Honor their Ancestors on Nov. 1 and 2
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...
School Supplies
Like planting a seed, the message given to each student in Mexico receiving school supplies is “staying in school can make dreams come true.”
School supplies for future Doctors, Lawyers and Architects
Kids in public schools screaming with joy that they want to become Doctors, Lawyers, Architects, Teachers, Chefs and Entrepreneurs, received their school supplies in Playa del Carmen. And to make these dreams come true, the first step is to give them the tools. After...
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at KKIS are powerful ways to help others, have fun, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
Teaching English at the DIF School
KKIS volunteers began teaching English this week at a new school, one that is part of DIF, the Mexico Social Services System which helps vulnerable adults and children. The kids at this school are ages 10-17, many of them are homeless, neglected, dealing with...
KKIS Changes Schools for English Tutoring
Since our successful auction several weeks ago, KKIS has been busy making some very exciting changes. As some of you have heard by now, we have moved our English-teaching volunteering to a new school. Pelopidas was a great partner and it was awfully sad to...
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Community Connections
KKIS Community connections play an important role in preparing students for real life and breaking the cycle of poverty.
KKIS Change Maker Spotlight: GMB’s Marc Pujol Helps 35 Playa del Carmen Students Create Their Future
GMB’s Marc Pujol inspires future leaders through KKIS. Keep Kids in School (KKIS) is an educational initiative in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Teacher Ingenuity and Education in Playa del Carmen
Meet Sofia, the WhatsApp Teacher. Professor Mike Humberto Balam is a 2nd grade teacher at Rodolfo Menendez Public Primary School here in Playa del Carmen. During the past two years, he and his colleagues Carlos Tun Pacheco and Luis Sánchez Azcorra have been studying...
Fundación Sandos Donates a Laptop
Sandos Hotels & Resorts donated a laptop to one of our University scholars through Fundación Sandos, A.C.! A few months ago, we were contacted by Ismerai Martínez, Manager at Fundación Sandos, A.C., a Foundation created by Sandos Hotels & Resorts to help Playa...
Change Lives Through Education
Our mission is to improve graduation rates and prepare students for careers; changing lives through education.
KKIS Expands to Tulum: Education Changes Everything!
KKIS or Keeping Kids in School was started with the belief that education changes lives; that all children should have access to public education. Keeping Kids In School is not an easy task in Mexico where public high school costs more than 2 months of an average...
KKIS Origin Story – A Teacher’s Greatest Dream; No Child Left Behind
KKIS Origin Story Did you have a teacher that really “got you”? A teacher that saw your uniqueness, encouraged you to develop your skills, inspired you to be your best? Gayle Collins, the founder of Keeping Kids In School, was that teacher. They say that once you are...
The Amazing 11th Annual KKIS Auction and Dinner – Sights and Sounds of Mexico!
11th Annual KKIS Auction and Dinner - Sights and Sounds of Mexico! We are thrilled to announce another Auction and Dinner after a whole year without being able to meet up in person... We are back, better, bigger, and stronger than ever!!! We look forward to finally...
Annual Report
KKIS 2017 Annual Report
OUR MISSION: KKIS, (Keeping Kids in School), envisions a future where education in Mexico is affordable for the majority, and where the completion of high school & university becomes more common. KKIS provides financial assistance, educational support &...
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Things to Do in the Riviera Maya
We’re proud to call the Riviera Maya home. Below are some of our favorite things to do here. Find More Things to Do »
Top 5 Tequila Tastings in Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen’s vibrant nightlife is fueled by the country’s favorite liquors: tequila and mezcal. Both spirits are only produced in Mexico and are deeply rooted in the country’s culture. Tequila or Mezcal? Not sure what differentiates these two agave-based...
5 Ways to Pamper Yourself in Playa Del Carmen
When you want to look and feel your best, there’s nothing better than taking a trip to the spa or having some beauty treatments! While you enjoy your Playa del Carmen vacation (or, just a rejuvenating day of pampering if you live here!) you can find a whole host of...
The 5 Best Vegan Restaurants in Playa Del Carmen
Playa del Carmen’s relaxed pace of life lends itself to a culture of laid back days at the beach, sunrise yoga, and smoothie bowls. If you’re a vegan and new to town, you might be wondering where to fill up on some wholesome vegan eats. Find out the best vegan...
5 Incredible Restaurants in Playa del Carmen That Expats LOVE!
In Playa del Carmen we are lucky enough to be able to sample cuisines from all over the globe. Culinary influence has had a great impact on the variety of places to eat at, and in this list, we are going to share with you some of the best restaurants in Playa del...
How Can I Help?
Donations of all sizes are what keeps KKIS going and helping the children in the Riviera Maya.
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KKIS Expands to Tulum: Education Changes Everything!
KKIS or Keeping Kids in School was started with the belief that education changes lives; that all children should have access to public education. Keeping Kids In School is not an easy task in Mexico where public high school costs more than 2 months of an average...
5 Ways to Pamper Yourself in Playa Del Carmen
When you want to look and feel your best, there’s nothing better than taking a trip to the spa or having some beauty treatments! While you enjoy your Playa del Carmen vacation (or, just a rejuvenating day of pampering if you live here!) you can find a whole host of...
How KKIS Helps 3rd Year High School Students Prepare for the Future
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...
The 5 Best Vegan Restaurants in Playa Del Carmen
Playa del Carmen’s relaxed pace of life lends itself to a culture of laid back days at the beach, sunrise yoga, and smoothie bowls. If you’re a vegan and new to town, you might be wondering where to fill up on some wholesome vegan eats. Find out the best vegan...
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