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From Recognition to Real-World Change. We mobilize the people shaping our future.

From Recognition to Real-World Change. We mobilize the people shaping our future.

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Every voice has the power to shape the world. Know someone driving bold change? Nominate them to be seen, heard, and honored globally.

Every voice has the power to shape the world. Know someone driving bold change? Nominate them to be seen, heard, and honored globally.

Nominate a Changemaker

Nominate a Changemaker

Why We Exist

Our purpose is to transform recognition into real-world impact through media, exhibitions, and global convening.

Our purpose is to transform recognition into real-world impact through media, exhibitions, and global convening.

Our Mission

To empower changemakers by spotlighting their work, supporting their growth, and scaling their solutions for global impact.

Our Vision

A future where recognition drives transformation — and every voice helps shape the world through storytelling, collaboration, and action.

Our Vision

A future where recognition sparks transformation—and every voice helps shape a better world through storytelling, collaboration, and action.

Our Values

Integrity First · Collaboration Over Competition · Creativity With Impact · Equity & Inclusion · Legacy Over Hype · Action With Accountability

Our Mission

To empower changemakers by spotlighting their work, supporting their growth, and scaling their impact globally.

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Featured Honorees

Featured Honorees

Faces of Impact 100

Faces of Impact 100 Honoree - Susan Rockefeller - Black and White Portrait by Artem Shestakov

Susan Rockefeller

Impact Entrepreneur, Conservationist, Filmmaker

Michael Sheldrick Co-Founder of Global Citizen Faces of Impact 100 - Faces of Impact

Michael Sheldrick

Co-Founder, Global Citizen | Policy Entrepreneur

Faces of Impact 100 Honoree - Jean Oelwang - Black and White Portrait by Artem Shestakov

Jean Oelwang

CEO & President, Virgin Unite | Senior Partner, The B Team

Joseph Fowler Faces of Impact 100 Honoree, Faces of Impact

Joseph Fowler

Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum

Faces of Impact 100 Honoree - Lea d'Auriol - Black and White Portrait by Artem Shestakov

Lea d'Auriol

Social Entrepreneur and Conservationist

Faces of Impact 100 Honoree - Susan Rockefeller - Black and White Portrait by Artem Shestakov

Susan Rockefeller

Impact Entrepreneur, Conservationist, Filmmaker

Michael Sheldrick Co-Founder of Global Citizen Faces of Impact 100 - Faces of Impact

Michael Sheldrick

Co-Founder, Global Citizen | Policy Entrepreneur

Faces of Impact 100 Honoree - Jean Oelwang - Black and White Portrait by Artem Shestakov

Jean Oelwang

CEO & President, Virgin Unite | Senior Partner, The B Team

Joseph Fowler Faces of Impact 100 Honoree, Faces of Impact

Joseph Fowler

Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum

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Signature Initiatives

Signature Initiatives

Faces of Impact 100 — the definitive global list honoring the world’s most impactful changemakers driving systemic change across climate, health, culture, and innovation.

Faces of Impact 100

Faces of Impact 100

Faces of Impact Art Exhibition — curated gallery showcasing global changemakers through powerful photography and storytelling.

Art Exhibition

Faces of Impact Art Exhibition

Faces of Impact Gala — elegant global event uniting changemakers, leaders, and cultural influencers in a celebration of systemic impact.

Impact Gala

Faces of Impact Gala

Faces of Impact Magazine covers featuring global changemakers, thought leaders, and creative visionaries driving systemic impact.

Magazine

Faces of Impact Magazine

Faces of Impact Book Series – global recognition platform highlighting changemakers, leaders, and visionaries driving systemic impact worldwide.

Book Series

Faces of Impact Book Series

Faces of Impact 100 — the definitive global list honoring the world’s most impactful changemakers driving systemic change across climate, health, culture, and innovation.

Faces of Impact 100

Faces of Impact 100

Faces of Impact Art Exhibition — curated gallery showcasing global changemakers through powerful photography and storytelling.

Art Exhibition

Faces of Impact Art Exhibition

Faces of Impact Gala — elegant global event uniting changemakers, leaders, and cultural influencers in a celebration of systemic impact.

Impact Gala

Faces of Impact Gala

Faces of Impact Magazine covers featuring global changemakers, thought leaders, and creative visionaries driving systemic impact.

Magazine

Faces of Impact Magazine

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Where Recognition Meets Action

News & Updates

Paul Farmer Symposium 2025: Harvard Medical School

Health

Paul Farmer Symposium 2025: Harvard Medical School

Mental Health, Moral Life, and the Work of Staying in an Unequal World

Harvard Business School Women’s Health Summit 2025

Health

Participation in the Harvard Business School Women’s Health Summit 2025

Leadership Spotlight: Participation in the Harvard Business School Women’s Health Summit 2025

Bill Gates speaks at the Global Goalkeepers Awards 2025 in New York, celebrating global health and education leaders.

Health

Faces of Impact Joins Goalkeepers 2025: Driving Global Change in Health

Empowering global changemakers to protect every child’s right to a healthy, hopeful future.

Artem Shestakov speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences during the World Changers Summit in Vatican City.

Art & Culture

Vatican City: Shaping Tomorrow Through the Power of Human Stories

Faces of Impact at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Vatican City: Shaping Tomorrow Through the Power of Human Stories

Leadership & Diplomacy

Tourism at a Turning Point: Insights from the Global Tourism Forum 2025 in Brussels

Founder of Faces of Impact & Founding Director, Sustainability & Social Impact Division, World Tourism Forum Institute

Faces of Impact at the Harvard University Climate Week in New York

Climate Action

Faces of Impact at Harvard University Climate Week NYC: Leadership for Climate Impact

Faces of Impact joined Harvard’s Climate Week NYC at UNGA 80, contributing to dialogues on climate risk and innovation.

Paul Farmer Symposium 2025: Harvard Medical School

Health

Paul Farmer Symposium 2025: Harvard Medical School

Mental Health, Moral Life, and the Work of Staying in an Unequal World

Harvard Business School Women’s Health Summit 2025

Health

Participation in the Harvard Business School Women’s Health Summit 2025

Leadership Spotlight: Participation in the Harvard Business School Women’s Health Summit 2025

Bill Gates speaks at the Global Goalkeepers Awards 2025 in New York, celebrating global health and education leaders.

Health

Faces of Impact Joins Goalkeepers 2025: Driving Global Change in Health

Empowering global changemakers to protect every child’s right to a healthy, hopeful future.

Artem Shestakov speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences during the World Changers Summit in Vatican City.

Art & Culture

Vatican City: Shaping Tomorrow Through the Power of Human Stories

Faces of Impact at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Vatican City: Shaping Tomorrow Through the Power of Human Stories

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Visual Highlights from Faces of Impact

  • Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov and Habib Paracha at COP28 panel discussion
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov interviews Grace Fu Hai Yien, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Prof. Dr. Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Saudi House.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov giving an interview at NEXT 2025 by TRT World Forum.
  • Faces of Impact at COP 28 — Artem Shestakov with Habib Paracha in Dubai.
  • Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov at the United Nations General Assembly 79th Session UN Headquarters, New York
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Habib Paracha at COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen.
  • Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov and Habib Paracha at COP28 panel discussion
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov interviews Grace Fu Hai Yien, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Prof. Dr. Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Saudi House.
  • Faces of Impact at COP 28 — Artem Shestakov with Habib Paracha in Dubai.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Habib Paracha at COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
  • Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov at the United Nations General Assembly 79th Session UN Headquarters, New York
  • Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov and Habib Paracha at COP28 panel discussion
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov interviews Grace Fu Hai Yien, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Prof. Dr. Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Saudi House.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov giving an interview at NEXT 2025 by TRT World Forum.
  • Faces of Impact at COP 28 — Artem Shestakov with Habib Paracha in Dubai.
  • Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov at the United Nations General Assembly 79th Session UN Headquarters, New York
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Habib Paracha at COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen.
  • Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov and Habib Paracha at COP28 panel discussion
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov interviews Grace Fu Hai Yien, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Prof. Dr. Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Saudi House.
  • Faces of Impact at COP 28 — Artem Shestakov with Habib Paracha in Dubai.
  • Faces of Impact | Artem Shestakov with Habib Paracha at COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
  • Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov at the United Nations General Assembly 79th Session UN Headquarters, New York

Impact Partners

Our Global Impact Partners

Impact Partners

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Our Global Impact Partners

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Recognition is just the beginning

How We Turn Recognition Into Real-World Change

How We Turn Recognition Into Real-World Change

Recognition & Influence

We spotlight the world’s most impactful changemakers through FOI 100, exhibitions, and gala events.

Impact Divisions

From climate and health to education and justice — our divisions scale bold ideas into global solutions.

Media & Publishing

We tell their stories through books, films, magazines, and immersive global exhibitions.

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“Every face. Every story. A catalyst for global change.”

Nominate a Changemaker

“Every face. Every story. A catalyst for global change.”

Nominate a Changemaker

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From Recognition to Action

From climate and health to education and innovation—our divisions transform recognition into real-world results.

Faces of Impact Environment Division

Environment

Faces of Impact Environment

Delivering Solutions For Climate, Biodiversity, And Sustainability.

Faces of Impact Health Divion

Health

Faces of Impact Health

Advancing Equity Through Medicine, Wellness, And Global Public Health.

Faces of Impact Youth Divison

Youth

Faces of Impact Youth

Empowering the Next Generation Through Learning, Leadership, and Opportunity

Faces of Impact Culture & Arts Division

Culture & Arts

Faces of Impact Culture & Arts

Shaping Narratives Through Arts, Media, and Cultural Diplomacy

Faces of Impact Innovation (STI) Division

Innovation (STI)

Faces of Impact Innovation (STI)

Driving Global Impact Through Science, Technology, and Innovation

Faces of Impact Sport Division

Sport

Faces of Impact Sport

Empowering Youth and Communities Through Sport

Faces of Impact Environment Division

Environment

Faces of Impact Environment

Delivering Solutions For Climate, Biodiversity, And Sustainability.

Faces of Impact Health Divion

Health

Faces of Impact Health

Advancing Equity Through Medicine, Wellness, And Global Public Health.

Faces of Impact Youth Divison

Youth

Faces of Impact Youth

Empowering the Next Generation Through Learning, Leadership, and Opportunity

Faces of Impact Culture & Arts Division

Culture & Arts

Faces of Impact Culture & Arts

Shaping Narratives Through Arts, Media, and Cultural Diplomacy

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“Recognition alone doesn’t change the world — but it can spark those who do.”

 - Faces of Impact

Leadership & Advisory Council

Leadership & Advisors

Priyanka Chahal – President of Faces of Impact global cultural institution and NGO

Priyanka Chahal

President

Artem Shestakov – Founder of Faces of Impact global recognition platform

Artem Shestakov

Founder & Chairman

Lan Tschirky

Philanthropic Supporter

Dr. Hayat Sindi, Saudi medical scientist and global biotech leader

Hayat Al Sindi

Advisor – STI & Global Health

Prof. Dr. Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli – Advisor on Ethical Innovation & Humanitarian Leadership at Faces of Impact

Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli

Advisor - Ethical Innovation & Humanitarian Leadership

Priyanka Chahal – President of Faces of Impact global cultural institution and NGO

Priyanka Chahal

President

Artem Shestakov – Founder of Faces of Impact global recognition platform

Artem Shestakov

Founder & Chairman

Lan Tschirky

Philanthropic Supporter

Dr. Hayat Sindi, Saudi medical scientist and global biotech leader

Hayat Al Sindi

Advisor – STI & Global Health

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Global Mission

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Whether you're a changemaker, supporter, or future partner — we’d love to hear from you.

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What is Faces of Impact, and how does it make a difference?

Faces of Impact is a global cultural institution and next-generation NGO that transforms recognition into real-world change. Through exhibitions, media, education, and global convening, we spotlight changemakers and scale their solutions in climate, health, justice, youth empowerment, and beyond.

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