Social Causes

There are many wonderful programs geared to help educate, embrace and uplift the people of this area.  Here are just a few stories and organizations.  You can also find more in our section that is dedicated to news about education.


pablo bush romero Pablo Bush Romero Scholarship Fund

A scholarship fund for those limited means and good grades, to continue with their schooling and finish their Middle School

pa_tale1_2-13.jpg A Story that Needs to Be Told

A heartwarming story of a young orphan in Puerto Aventuras Poblado.

mayan-girl.jpg A Touching Story about Hekab Be Library

Back in 2006 Mike and I were planning our first trip to Akumal. We spent a great deal of time on travel forums researching...

Hekab Be Liset A Visit to Hekab Be

Lydia Linton Pontius writes about her visit to Akumal's Hekab Be Library

montessori akumal 08 Akumal Montessori School Christmas Posada

December 15, 2012

mayan-girl.jpg Akumal Toy Drive

Please help. This year they are predicting a bigger need than ever!

Anat Kah A.C.

new Web site

anat_kah_logo.gif Anat Kah Recaps 2012

Foundation continues to support the Puerto Aventuras community through its programs

peanut shelter Causes Worth Visiting, August 2009

Several great places to visit and lend a helping hand while on vacation.

Christmas Dreams to José María Morelos

By Michele Kinnon

dream_foto.jpg Dreams for Mayan Children

A foundation for the Yucatan children's education.

Family Beach Day to help Ak Lu'um June 9, 2012

Friday June 9 at Wah Wah Beach Bar in Playa del Carmen

Mari Pintkowski Finding Ways to Show You Care as a Member of a Community

Before you dive in and are disapppointed, read on.

Children in Chiapas Foundation Escalera: Building a School in Chiapas

Jon and Vonda Look visit a school being built in the indigenous village of Nichnamtic.

hearts-barb06.jpg Hearts Without Borders

Mahahual couple distributes children's clothing, by Barb Eller

Hekab Be Dream Catchers Hekab Be Library

Holiday Christmas Party, Annual Race and more for the Akumal library.

Hekab Be Library Hekab Be Library News & Events

The library in Akumal, Riviera Maya, welcomes new Director

Hekab Be Kids and RONA Hekab Be News & Events

Update from Hekab Be Library

KKiS Projects Annual Charity Auction Feb 28th, 2013

11:00 am - 2:30 pm at Wah Wah Beach Bar in Playa

montessori1_9-12.jpg Otoch Paal Montessori School Fundraiser, August 2012

Local Montessori school reports on their recent fundraising dinner in Puerto Aventuras

alana_and_blair.jpg Special Honeymoon Request at Balamku

By Carol at Balamku

otoch_paal_children.jpg The 2nd Akumal Comedy Festival was a great success

10 shows over 4 days and over $4,000 US raised

School Uniforms Mahahual The Mahahualenas

by Marilyn Marshall - Women of Mahahual on the Costa Maya are working to make their community better.

rotary_2-13.jpg The Riviera Maya's Rotary Club for English Speakers

Playa del Carmen by Michele Kinnon

toys for joys 2008 Muyil Toys For Joys January 6, 2009 - Photos

Brought lots of smiles here are a few

cecilia349.jpg Transformar Educando Is a Nonprofit Civil Association

Located in Akumal, it was begun 20 years ago by a group of women.

hekab_be_group.jpg Update from Hekab Be Library

It's back to school for the kids in Akumal

Mari Pintkowski Update on accident victims in Macario Gomez

And information on how you can help

Volunteering at Hekab Be

May 2010

xcalak_quilt_10.jpg Xcalak Quilt

third annual Xcalak quilt has been completed.

Buy Playa Real Estate Advisors

Villas Flamingo

Balamku