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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...
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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 Expands to Tulum: Education Changes Everything!
KKIS or Keeping Kids in School was started with the belief that education changes lives; that all children should have access to public education. Keeping Kids In School is not an easy task in Mexico where public high school costs more than 2 months of an average...
KKIS Origin Story – A Teacher’s Greatest Dream; No Child Left Behind
KKIS Origin Story Did you have a teacher that really “got you”? A teacher that saw your uniqueness, encouraged you to develop your skills, inspired you to be your best? Gayle Collins, the founder of Keeping Kids In School, was that teacher. They say that once you are...
The Amazing 11th Annual KKIS Auction and Dinner – Sights and Sounds of Mexico!
11th Annual KKIS Auction and Dinner - Sights and Sounds of Mexico! We are thrilled to announce another Auction and Dinner after a whole year without being able to meet up in person... We are back, better, bigger, and stronger than ever!!! We look forward to finally...
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 »
Best Food Delivery in Playa Del Carmen: Apps and Services Guide
Discover the best food delivery apps in Playa del Carmen! Order like a pro & savor local flavors from your hammock!
8 Best Playa Del Carmen Restaurants That Are Over the Highway!
Exhausted all of your dining options on Fifth Avenue and in the tourist-centric east side of the highway? Or just looking for something different that won’t break the bank? Sometimes you just want to get away from the crowds (and the overinflated prices) on La Quinta,...
Top 5 All Inclusive Resorts in Playa Del Carmen That Offer a Day Pass!
Living in Playa del Carmen, we are used to laying on sun-kissed shores and great dining. But sometimes we want to enjoy the resort life too. While taking a staycation at some of the top-notch all-inclusive resorts in the area is an option, did you also know that many...
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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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...
KKIS Origin Story – A Teacher’s Greatest Dream; No Child Left Behind
KKIS Origin Story Did you have a teacher that really “got you”? A teacher that saw your uniqueness, encouraged you to develop your skills, inspired you to be your best? Gayle Collins, the founder of Keeping Kids In School, was that teacher. They say that once you are...
The 5 Best Cenotes in the Riviera Maya
Fancy a cool, freshwater dip in the middle of the Mexican jungle? Why not visit a cenote. Take a look at our top picks for the 5 best cenotes in the Riviera Maya. What is a Cenote? Although the Riviera Maya is famed for its white sandy beaches and the turquoise waters...
Gifts of 2021 – A Story of Chance & Choice
Team Chili Piper on meeting the 15 high school scholars they are sponsoring at Cecyte Quintana Roo Plantel Tulum for the next 3 years!
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