The KKIS Blog

There is a whole lot going on at The KKIS Project! The KKIS Blog will keep you up to date on the latest news and events.

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

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...

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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.

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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.

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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Three Mexican Women in KKIS

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...

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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 10 Best Beach Clubs in Playa Del Carmen

When visiting Playa del Carmen, you can delight in the bustle of the famous Fifth Avenue, and hop on over to a cenote, but can you really say you experienced all that our fabulous town has to offer if you didn’t go to a beach club?! There are a whole host of options...

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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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