I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly talented and thoughtful Mark Edward Harris from Make It Better Foundation about the power of a single image to impact our understanding of the world. At this critical moment for humanity, we cannot afford to feel overwhelmed or hope that someone else will address our challenges. Stories can be transformative and galvanize the meaningful actions necessary for enduring change.

What started as a vision to unite artists and storytellers in support of grassroots conservation and impactful environmental visual storytelling has grown into a global movement. Vital Impacts, recognizes the crucial role of storytelling in conservation.  Our ethos is simple yet profound: to unite artists and storytellers in a shared mission of safeguarding our planet. Through three core programs, we build connections between indigenous peoples, communities, and local organizations, facilitating the sharing of compelling narratives on climate change resilience and the preservation of wildlife and critical habitats.

Right now, you can support this vital work. Make It Better Foundation has generously offered to match all donations to Vital Impacts, up to $5,000, effectively doubling our impact in order to protect endangered habitats and empower the storytellers who amplify their essential stories. Through these stories, we ignite passion, spark change, and drive the collective action needed to make a real and lasting impact.  

I encourage you to read Mark’s wonderful story and follow along to gain more insight on how a single image can change the world and the significant impact photography can have in supporting conservation efforts. Visit Vital Impacts to donate.