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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.”
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Volunteer opportunities at KKIS are powerful ways to help others, have fun, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
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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.
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Change Lives Through Education
Our mission is to improve graduation rates and prepare students for careers; changing lives through education.
Education rocks at Hard Rock Cafe Playa del Carmen!
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...
North American Standards stands for education in Playa del Carmen
Matt and Allan, from North American Standards, have been supporting The KKIS Project for 8 years. Eleven years ago, Matt and Allan came to Playa del Carmen for a vacation and never imagined that they would leave their life behind in the USA. "We got bitten by the...
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...
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 Beachclubs in Playa del Carmen
Top 5 Beachclubs in Playa del Carmen What could possibly beat lounging around on the beach, sipping on an ice-cold Margarita, while enjoying all the comforts of a beach club? We couldn't think of anything either... Whether you are just visiting or have been living...
Top 5 Fun Things to do in Playa del Carmen
Top 5 Fun Things to do in Playa del Carmen Whether you are planning your first trip to Playa del Carmen, or have been happily living in this little corner of Paradise for years, Playa del Carmen has so much to offer! Read on to discover the top 5 fun things to do in...
Top 5 Rooftops in Beautiful Playa del Carmen
Top 5 Rooftops in Playa del Carmen This winter, soak up the sunny rays of Playa del Carmen and get your daily dose of vitamin D on one of the top 5 rooftops in town! Whether you are looking to enjoy a day pass, or are simply in the mood for a couple of drinks with...
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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...
Hotel Selina Playa del Carmen brings 8 countries to English Conversation Club
Twelve digital nomads who arrived in Hotel Selina Playa del Carmen joined the English Conversation Club to practice this language with 48 students. The first thing these fun-loving travelers did as soon as they arrived in Playa del Carmen, was to join KKIS English...
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...
Education rocks at Hard Rock Cafe Playa del Carmen!
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...
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