Welcome to the world of iMKIRAN, where every photograph tells a story and every project illuminates a life. Founded by documentary photographer Kiran Kreer, this nomadic journey seamlessly blends powerful visual artistry with heartfelt social projects, driven by a profound commitment to making a tangible difference.
At its core, as a grassroots initiative, iMKIRAN Nation 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.
Below are some of the current and past projects that were founded by Kiran, with the support of friends, the creative community and partners, while photographing different cultures and exploring human interest stories across Asia since 2012.
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Current Social Project:
THE TREEHOUSE SOCIETY
Langkawi | Malaysia | Oct 2022 – ongoing
After a few weeks of knowing these refugee children, Kiran decided to find volunteers, raise funds and create this grassroots educational project!… read more
Past Completed Social Projects:
HOLI BY THE BEACH
Cherating | Malaysia | March 2022
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
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
HASSAN GETS PROPER SURGERIES
Saint Louis | Senegal | Aug 2019
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
VOYAGE OF LIGHT
Europe – West Africa | Sept 2018 – Dec 2019
A grassroots social project to supports rural communities living with no access of electricity and basic human needs in West Africa, with self sustainable solutions, empowering the youth and educating children. read more
A HOME FOR ASHIMA
Kathmandu | Nepal | Nov 2017 – Feb 2018
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
THE BICYCLE REVOLUTION
Jaffna | Sri Lanka | June 2016
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
RIDE OF LIGHTS
On A Motorcycle Across India to Nepal | June 2016 – Sept 2017
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 FOR TEMIAR TRIBE
Gua Musang | Malaysia | May 2016
This is one of our most special projects here, ‘Give Them Light‘, 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
VOICES OF NEPAL
Nepal Earthquake | Nepal | June 2015 – Nov 2015
Photographing real stories of the earthquake survivors, locating families in rural areas and relief aid for communities affected by the Nepal Earthquake. read more
EAST COAST FLOODS
East Coast | Malaysia | Dec 2014 – May 2015
Malaysians experienced the worse floods in decades that affected over 200,000 people and while 21 were killed. The heavy monsoon rains brought floods to areas of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak and Sabah which had reached dangerous levels. read more
GIVE THEM LIGHT
Typhoon Haiyan | Philippines | Dec 2013 – Nov 2014
The ‘Give Them Light‘ project donated solar light bulbs and relief aid to vulnerable tribes, families and mainly children in natural disaster zones. It became a personal journey and the start of Kiran’s first social project since volunteering during the Philippines Typhoon Haiyan. read more
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