About

Project

In an effort to document the work of non-governmental organizations dedicated to social and environmental causes, the project will travel around the globe for a period of 7 months and visit sixteen different countries: Brazil, Spain, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Tanzania, Burundi, South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia and Chile (Easter Island). Moreover, these countries were chosen due to their drastic differences – both geographical and sociological.

The core mission of People of Change regards the creation of short documentaries for selected organizations, which ultimately strive for the betterment of their community through positive changes. These will desirably be projects that have a great positive impact on the local population, and that have yet to obtain a global voice and further recognition. In fact, the viral distribution of these videos will permit increased visibility amidst our globalized world village. Visibility (and recognition) is essential to the survival of any non-profit struggle since it brings funding, volunteers and eventual growth.

The primary goal of the project is to closely work with each NGO in order to provide an accurate depiction of their impact on local communities. These short documentaries will thoroughly depict the work of each organization and its invaluable effort to assist our global community. The videos are solely intended for Internet distribution, and the work is entirely free of any charges. “People of Change” focuses on the constructive use of new technologies to propagate and inspire other people to advocate similar work. Newspapers, magazines and television are often filled with pessimistic ideas of our current global situation. Indeed, the reasons behind this thrust are rooted in our current perception of the world; or rather, our current perception of the world constructed by mainstream media. We need inspiration, and not desolation.

Although People of Change is not an officially registered non-governmental organization, the project applies similar principles towards the benefit of other institutions. In case you want to publish and share articles, photos or videos about the work of other organizations, feel free to contact People of Change.

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Author

Born and raised in Brazil, Fernando Sapelli moved to California, United States in 2004 to pursue a degree in Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. After graduating in 2008, he moved to Los Angeles to establish a career in the film/media industry.

Upon acquiring significant work experience at different prestigious companies and productions, he decided to follow his true passion and employ his knowledge to the benefit of others. People of Change is his first solo project and although the pressure of traveling alone can be challenging at times, the rewards and public response thus far have made the project entirely worthwhile. Should any recommendations or resume be requested, the author can easily provide them.

For questions, comments and sponsorship: people@fernandosapelli.com