🌍 Social Mission & Impact
At Kikori, social impact isn’t a side effect — it’s our purpose. As a Public Benefit Corporation, we’re committed to transforming education through connection, equity, and experiential learning.
Our Mission
We believe every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported. Our mission is to empower educators with tools that foster belonging, social-emotional growth, and community — one classroom at a time.
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What We’ve Done So Far
Together with our partners and supporters, we’ve made incredible strides. Here’s a snapshot of our impact to date:
(Data collected through internal reporting and educator surveys. Last updated: June 2024.)
OUR SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNER
Play for Peace
We’re proud to collaborate with Play for Peace, a global organization that brings together children, youth, and communities in conflict zones using cooperative play to build peace.
Together, we co-create community-based programming, including:
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Kikori x Play for Peace Clubs
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Global Day of Play initiatives
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Youth Peace Leader Training
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Peace Events
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Play for Peace Clubs
At Riverside Elementary in Jackson, MN, a powerful transformation is underway. Led by Principal Kim Meyer and a dedicated team, the school is becoming a place where every child feels seen, heard, and supported. Learn how Kikori was used to strengthen PBIS.
With three years of collaboration between Tuftonboro School and Kikori, Bridges Day has grown from a transition event to a transformational experience. Next year’s focus? Keep what works — and turn up the connection.
Through a district-wide partnership with Kikori, LYSD has brought social-emotional learning (SEL) to life in a way that honors Yupik traditions, uplifts student voices, and fosters resilience. This is the story of how a rural district turned SEL into a pathway for healing, growth, and community revival.
At Griffin Memorial, “students thrive when they feel connected, supported, and known”. With a commitment to the Responsive Classroom approach, Griffin educators set out to create classrooms where students don’t just learn academic skills, but also build empathy, resilience, and community.
Case Studies
“If you’re looking for something to build students’ self-regulation, social skills, and emotional understanding—Kikori brings it all together. Whether or not you’re a PBIS school, it’s a powerful way to build community.”
KIM MEYER
Riverside Elementary, Principal
“One of my quietest students became our morning meeting leader. He greets every classmate with a fist bump and a smile. I’ve never seen him like that before.”
Minard Abenojar
Marshall School, Teacher
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“I’ve seen students come in late just to make it to morning meeting. They don’t want to miss it.”
Roxane Manguera
Lower Yukon SD, Alaska
“Even on busy days, I can run meaningful meetings without stress, and kids get excited for Kikori every morning.”
