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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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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KKIS 2018 Annual Report
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...
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...
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...
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