Growing up in a small hilly town called Ipoh, in Malaysia, a sensitive boy of the 80s with a dream to be an artist, a designer or an explorer. Kiran’s adult life started off in a big busy city, stuck in a career routine, but for the past many years, he travelled in a nomadic way of life, only with his backpack and camera gear.
Life then took a big turn to realise that when we choose to follow our passion, we do not need much, our past became our teacher and our intuition to guide us today.
“We are a sociable curious species, always changing, like a child of this lands. We are born to learn, to create, explore and share our experiences…”
Since 2013, Kiran’s life experiences comes from being in different natural disaster relief aid activities, like the Philippines Typhoon, the Nepal Earthquake and the Malaysian floods.
Volunteering, supporting local and international NGOs. This includes photographing ethnic cultures, creating grassroots projects, real on-ground stories for awareness and supporting those who are marginalised.
As a documentary photographer and social activist, he has made a difference to thousands of lives across Asia, with his journalistic photo stories, community projects and on ground relief aid.
“I remember walking out of a village that was effected by the floods in Malaysia, it didn’t feel right to me, photographing all these communities and not doing anything else to help sustain their lives.”
GIVE LIGHT
From this decade long life journey, something was born, a grassroots initiative, iMKIRAN. Which embodies the idea of social awareness, empowering the marginalised and ethnic communities in Asia. To give light to those needing our support and to empower.
At its core, iMKIRAN embodies the philosophy of transforming observations into impactful narratives that raise awareness and foster empathy. Through this unique fusion, we’re building a community dedicated to holistic growth and empowering marginalised communities, one impactful step at a time.
OUR CORE MISSION
- Photography for awareness
- Education for Underprivileged Children
- Supporting Ethnic Cultures
- Empowering Creative Arts
- Advocating Holistic Learning
We are deeply grateful for all the support we have received thus far, for our community projects, photographic stories and the outreach that brought many likeminded friends together.
Our creative intuition becomes our guide, where we connect with ethnic cultures and understand their needs first. This helps us create solutions, sustainable learning projects and be part of their lives.
Support our iMKIRAN community for US$10.00 monthly!
WHY CONTRIBUTE?
Your contribution empowers us to do more in-depth projects, share real stories and support these underprivileged children. As a creative bunch, our passion drives us to give back, which may inspire another.
As part of our GIVE LIGHT family, your collective support helps us create sustainable projects, bring more ideas together and give light to another.
Our current education project in Langkawi, Malaysia, read all about it here : The TreeHouse Society
As human beings, we are all coloured by races, moulded by religion or formed by spirituality. Yet we are a sociable curious species, always evolving, like a child to this lands, we create, we care, explore and share our experiences.
When we listen to our natural instincts, it brings us closer towards understanding life, creating an awareness and accepting each other. Life then creates inspiring moments, as we witness it as our true selves.
GIVE LIGHT
Support our iMKIRAN community for US$10.00 monthly!
Your PayPal subscription directly supports our in-depth photo stories, community outreach and social projects. Be part of our growing family to make a difference and support marginalised children.
or direct bank in contribution/monthly sponsorship via
Malaysian Bank Transfers:
Bank Name: Maybank
Social Enterprise : iMKIRAN Nation
Account Number : 514123632561
Swift Code: MBBEMYKL
You will receive personalised behind the scene photos, project updates and a free hi-res digital poster print of your choice.
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Or if you wish to be part of our projects or volunteer.