Stuart, an Englishman who retired at a very young age, moved to Playa del Carmen 11 years ago and since 2012, he's been a committed volunteer at KKIS. I moved to Playa del Carmen in 2004 and worked as a volunteer with several charities for many years. In 2012 a friend...
When you’re in the Caribbean, it’s always a pleasure to look out at the turquoise ocean, but have you ever wondered about what there is to see beneath the waves? Scuba diving in Playa del Carmen is a huge attraction, as you can tell by the numerous dive shops in the...
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...
Although we all LOVE tacos, there’s more than just traditional Mexican cuisine to enjoy while visiting Playa del Carmen. Due to a heavy Italian influence in the city, there’s also a great bunch of pizzerias to same during your trip. Here we share our top 5 restaurants...
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so where you go to eat it matters! Check out our top picks for your morning fuel. We’ve taken our local knowledge and spoken to the ‘Playense’ community to share with you the 5 best breakfast spots in...
"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...
Communication between parents and their kids is the key to prevent them from quitting school. She recommends that before punishing, grounding, or even hurting their kids, parents should sit and have a conversation with them.
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...
The Hard Rock Cafe Playa del Carmen had a rockin' opening on Saturday the 24th with a concert called "Rock with a Cause", and The KKIS Project was one of the two chosen charities. Giving back to the community is one of the goals for the Hard Rock Cafe restaurants all...
The KKIS Project: Investing in education. Investing in Mexico’s future. At KKIS, (Keeping Kids in School), we believe that education is life changing for students, families and communities. Over the past 7 years, our model of augmenting financial assistance with...
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