Social projects by iMKIRAN

iMKIRAN Nation is a grassroots community, born from the idea of supporting ethnic cultures, creative passion and empowering the marginalised. We support, educate and create awareness via photography, community outreach, holistic gatherings and social projects. 

iMKIRAN embodies the idea of exploring social awareness, exploring our inner passion and being a light to another. in Sanskrit ‘Kiran’ means Ray Of Light. 

Below are some of the current and past projects that were founded by Kiran, with the support of partners, his readers and friends, while photographing different cultures and exploring human interest stories across Asia. 

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Current Project:

CHILDREN OF ROHINGYA
Langkawi | Malaysia 

I have been photographing and learning more about these stateless children who are Rohingya, living in Langkawi, as their parents are refugees from Myanmar… read more

Other Projects:

SOLAR LIGHTS FOR TEMIAR TRIBE
Gua Musang | Malaysia

This is one of our most special projects here, close to my heart, and we hope it was enough but there is still more work to be done here in Gua Musang for the Temiar Tribe who have been living with no electricity for almost 50 years now… read more

Have you heard of the Jakun people or Orang Hulu, meaning, “People of the Upriver” of Malaysia? In standard Malay, the name “jakun” carries the meaning “slave” or unsophisticated person… read more

HOLI BY THE BEACH (yearly)
Cherating | Malaysia 

Within the colours of Holi came the spirit of community, passion and music, where we danced by the beach, played and flowed in the nature of expressions…read more

HASSAN GETS PROPER SURGERIES
Saint Louis | Senegal 

One of the most heartbreaking moment I had here while working with the street children, the talibes. A few weeks ago, we took a trip to visit a few daaras (religious school) in Saint Louis, here is where I met Hassan.. read more

A HOME FOR ASHIMA
Kathmandu | Nepal 

It’s been 12 days since I’ve crossed the border of Banbasa in the west side of Nepal, my ride started in Manali, India and I made way towards Kathmandu to build a home… read more

RIDE OF LIGHTS 
On A Motorcycle Across India to Nepal

The moment came when I wanted to create a purpose for my travel experiences and keeping a promise I made last year.  So for 14 months, I rode across India to Nepal, with an idea to be photographing social issues… read more

SOLAR LIGHTS AFTER TYPHOON
Baliguian Island | Philippines 

On 30th May 2015, we donated 190 solar lights to families living in Baligiuan Island in Philippines via the ‘Give Them Light’ project. A photographic project in creating awareness on human rights issues, children living in poverty and social issues in Asia. read more

THE BICYCLE REVOLUTION
Jaffna | Sri Lanka

It has been part of the Tamil culture in Jaffna for over a 100 years. It was used for urban logistics, commercial transportation, daily commute and a livelihood during the Battle Of Jaffna, in Sri Lanka.. read more