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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...
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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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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.
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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 »
5 Best Fruiterias in Playa del Carmen
Interested in cooking from home while on vacation? Or are you Playense and looking for the best fruiterias in town? We have you covered with the five best fruit markets in Playa Del Carmen. Whether you are looking to grab fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks or take...
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...
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...
The 5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Playa del Carmen
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...
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Get involved! KKIS and Tranont Work Together to Impact 1 Billion Lives
Get involved! This summer, a special message landed in the KKIS inbox: “Hello! Our company is coming to the Riviera Maya in September and we would love to get involved… Let me know if there are options.” This quickly set the ball rolling and turned into a powerful...
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KKIS 2019 Annual Report
KKIS programs support education from kindergarten through university, improving high school and university graduation rates, and fundamentally changing lives. In 2019, 93% of KKIS high school seniors graduated and with your generosity, the number of University...
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...
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