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Children don't go to school simply
because they can't afford it.
Let's change that!
Increasing graduation rates,
one student at a time.
Helping families.
Inspiring students.
Making learning fun.
Opening doors.
Creating opportunities.
Join us at The Reef Coco Beach to celebrate the 12th Annual KKIS Gala, "Por el Amor de Aprender" (Love of Learning).
Every Child Deserves an Education
Many children living in Mexico are not able to go to high school because they are charged a fee – it is not free!
It costs less than $2 USD per day to keep a student in high school.
Join KKIS donors and volunteers who are working to expand the number of high school and university graduates in the Riviera Maya!
A Conversation with Marc Pujol, GMB CEO and President of COPARMEX
Pujol discusses sponsoring 35 students to improve education in the Riviera Maya. A prominent leader within the Real Estate Industry, Marc is committed to giving back.
Scholarships • School Supplies • Connections • English
We are community builders, volunteers, and public school advocates who believe that all children should have a minimum of 12 years of free education. We are products of public school education and believe in the power of education to change lives.
Our mission is to improve high school and university graduation rates one student at a time. KKIS programs combine financial assistance, community connections and educational support to produce an 86% high school graduation rate vs the federal standard of 30%.
What Motivates Us?
KKIS serves children & families in one of the top tourist destinations in Mexico where local people make less than $10 per day. Here families cannot afford the costs of a public education; surviving day to day, week to week requires able bodied family members to work.
Our collaboration with government social services, the department of education and school administrators has revealed an overwhelming need in our community. We see first hand how education can make a difference in an individual's life and the ripple effect it has throughout a community.
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The Journey to Graduation: 1st Year High School Students
Feb 9, 2022 | Scholarship Program
KKIS a local charity in Playa del Carmen has many aspects to its programs. One is continuing education through graduation. The journey to graduation for the scholarship students of KKIS begins at various stages in their educational path. In today's blog, we're going...
School Supplies and Back-to-School in the Riviera Maya
Nov 8, 2022 | School Supply Program
You know it's time for back-to-school in the Riviera Maya when school supplies are flying off the shelves. It's something kids look forward to every year.
I needed a purpose and a reason to be living here – Stuart Meheux, KKIS volunteer
Nov 10, 2022 | English Program
Stuart, an Englishman who retired at a very young age, moved to Playa del Carmen 11 years ago and since 2012, he's been a committed volunteer at KKIS. I moved to Playa del Carmen in 2004 and worked as a volunteer with several charities for many years. In 2012 a friend...
First Tee México Teaches KKIS Scholars Golf!
Dec 21, 2021 | Connections Program
First Tee México First Tee México is a program that seeks to influence the lives of young people through educational programs that build character, instill life-enriching values, and promote healthy lessons through golf as a tool of life. They believe golf is a...
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