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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.
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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
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.
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...
KKIS partners with Universidad Tecnológica de la Riviera Maya
KKIS Scholars who finish High School could have discounts and/or scholarships at Universidad Tecnológica de la Riviera Maya. A few months ago, Malú Martínez, our Connections Program Coordinator, and Fred Uriarte, Board Member and Scholarships Director at KKIS, visited...
Celebrating Children in Mexico with the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Playa del Carmen
April the 30th is a very special day in Mexico as the entire country celebrates Children's Day. We couldn't stay behind, so we joined forces with Hotel Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen to bring joy to children from DIF Playa del Carmen and orphaned girls from Cancun....
Annual Report
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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 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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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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Three Mexican Women in KKIS
Now, in its seventh year of continued growth, the volunteer working board is bolstering the organizations' strength and staying power by hiring three talented and passionate professionals from Mexico who have previously demonstrated their dedication as volunteers. In...
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 &...
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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