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ANNUAL REPORT ARCHIVE

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2019 Annual Report

Here is a snapshot about the services and activities Kiran conducted in 2019

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2020 Annual Report

An overview of our services, outreach, and more in the midst of a pandemic

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2021 Annual Report

Here is Kiran's Annual Report for 2021

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2022 Annual Report

Kiran's 2022 Annual Report

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2023 Annual Report

Check out our 2023 Annual Report

IN THE NEWS

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15 Minutes: Seema Kak, Executive Director of Kiran Inc.

Indy Week

Our mission is to end the cycle of abuse and empower South Asian victims of domestic violence for the entire state of North Carolina by providing culturally specific services. We began in 1998; it was just a volunteer organization. A couple of women got together and wanted to highlight the domestic violence that had started to pick up, or at …

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Kiran Inc.

Cary Magazine

What started as an organization run by volunteers Vandana Shah, Sudha Shreeniwas, Shivali Shah, Aaiysha Khursheed and Susan George blossomed into the only nonprofit in North Carolina equipped to provide culturally specific crisis case management services to victims of domestic violence in the South Asian community.

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Domestic Violence in the Desi Community

The Seema Weekly

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As someone who writes about women’s issues, women’s empowerment tied into their wellness, and teaches yoga to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, I know how pervasive domestic violence is within the desi community.

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Volunteer Organization Kiran Advocates for South Asian Victims of Domestic Violence

The Daily Tar Heel

The Daily Tar Heel wrote a great article about Kiran, highlighting the need for Kiran's culturally specific services.

SPEAKER SERIES

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Speaker Series: February 2023

Aradhana Aggarwall, CPA discusses tips on how to approach tax season.

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Speaker Series: March 2023

Family law attorney Kisha Patel shared information on related topics and answered client questions.

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Speaker Series: January 2021

Shabnam Rupani of Hegemon Group International speaks on the importance of being money savvy and …

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Speaker Series: February 2021

Mental health counselor Rita Schabel speaks to us about teen dating violence, how to become …

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Speaker Series: March 2021

Zahra and Nazim Huda demystify the tax process and pave the way for financial literacy …

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Speaker Series: April 2021

Zumrad Ahmedjanova and Melissa McCurry speak to us about childhood scars, sexual assault as experienced …

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Speaker Series: May 2021

Dhruti Dholakia talks about the lingering impact of trauma through the generations, and how we …

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Speaker Series: June 2021

Dr. Amar Saxena talks to us about the South Asian LBGTQ+ experience in America

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Speaker Series: July 2021

Dr. Shefali Parmar addresses parents, kids, and the community on COVID anxieties as our world …

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Speaker Series: October 2021

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Rita Schabel speaks about the effects of domestic violence on children …

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Speaker Series: December 2021

Rashmi Shah, Esq. explains the various visas, waivers, and petition programs that are available to …

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Speaker Series: January 2022

Shabnam Rupani speaks to us about financial wellness for women, including financial independence and stability.

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Speaker Series: March 2022

Veena Deva discusses mindfulness and meditation, and we explore and discover the mind, body, and …

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Speaker Series: April 2022

Zahra and Nazim Huda walk us through the tax filing process, including how to file …

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Speaker Series: June 2022

Jay Ratia, LCSW speaks about the perception of mental health in the South Asian community, …

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Speaker Series: September 2022

Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDN discusses the importance of nutrition for women's health.

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Speaker Series: December 2022

Sagoo Arora led a session on mindfulness and meditation amidst the busy holiday season.

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Speaker Series: Autism 101

Shagun Gaur from North Carolina Autism Society talks to us about parenting and more with …