Welcome to Kira Kira

community-powered space for play, learning, and social change

play, storytelling, and systems thinking

explore social, health, and environmental challenges

OUR MISSION

help people and the planet shine

by co-creating research, stories, and strategies that support just, sustainable, and resilient communities.

KiraKira Institute is a research and creative institute that uses play, storytelling, and systems thinking to support community-oriented social change. We exist to protect, amplify, and multiply the sparkle of social impact individuals.

OUR PILLARS

Shadow Work
Looking into historical and policy-related issues, shadows of society, bringing them to light.

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Heart Work
Igniting people through personal meaning and care.

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Play Work
Form of learning, practice through guided activities.

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Bridge Work
Bringing together the people who need to be in the same room for stakeholder engagement.

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Light Work
Bringing together the people who need to be in the same room for stakeholder engagement.

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Get In Touch

There are many ways to be part of KiraKira — no expertise required.

  • join play-based workshops & game jams

  • apply to the Associates Program

  • apply to become a KiraKira Fellow

  • attend our community events

  • partner with us as an organization or collective