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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Top 7 Best Beaches in Playa del Carmen
Let KKIS introduce you to the best beaches in Playa del Carmen, where you can take a dip in the sea, build a sandcastle, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
5 Incredible Restaurants in Playa del Carmen That Expats LOVE!
There are many incredible restaurants in Playa del Carmen that expats love to visit to enjoy a diverse selection of food. Find out our Top 5 choices!
5 Top Spots for Best Breakfast in Playa Del Carmen
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so where you go to eat it matters! Check out our top 5 best breakfast in Playa del Carmen.
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Riviera Maya Snowbirds! Here is our Our #1 Exciting Tip for KKIS Supporters!
It's time to start planning your trip to the Riviera Maya! It's that time of the year again... The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, and soon many of our dear snowbird friends and supporters will be hopping on planes to escape the cold winter and...
Scholarships: The 1st Step Towards a Brighter Future
Scholarships: The 1st Step Towards a Brighter Future The value of education is undeniable. Academic excellence, along with discipline and values, provides a strong foundation for the development of a well-rounded student. But for many families living in the Riviera...
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...
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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