KiraKira Institute

a social impact lab that helps communities shine—turning hope, imagination, and justice into tools for change

Our Pillars

Hope

Light Work ✨

We illuminate brilliance and build hope through imagination and creativity.

  • Strategic planning rooted in justice and community priorities
  • Creative tools like zines, games, and storytelling kits
  • Curricula & media to support classrooms and campaigns
Shadow

Shadow Work 🌑

We confront broken systems and surface hard truths with research and reflection.

  • Community research rooted in lived experience and co-creation
  • Power mapping and narrative audits to expose systemic barriers
  • Evaluation frameworks to measure justice and sustainability impact
Play

Play Work 🎮

We design playful spaces to prototype change and imagine just futures.

  • Game jams & design labs for climate, civic, and justice issues
  • Interactive toolkits that make complex systems accessible
  • Youth-led programs centered on creativity and leadership
Bridge

Bridge Work 🌉

We connect people, movements, and generations to spark collective action.

  • Coalition building across grassroots, academia, and policy
  • Youth mobilization with intergenerational leadership pathways
  • Advocacy storytelling for campaigns, fundraising, and public voice
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