began as a search. A patient, steady effort to find the most exemplary people on earth, understand what drives them, and map the quiet force that runs through their lives. What emerged wasn't a list but a landscape — an archipelago of examples, each one distinct, yet connected. A set of lives that, together, offer a way to navigate the world.
began as a search — a patient effort to find the most exemplary people on earth and map the quiet force that runs through their lives.
Explore by collectionsChngmkr is a collective, decentralised map. We ask leading figures across the world to share the inspirations who shape their action — their own list of living examples.
Marseille, France
Ex-sailor Simon Bernard founded Plastic Odyssey, using a ship with recycling tech to fight ocean pollution and train communities worldwide.
Chicago, USA
French-Japanese inventor Cesar Jung-Harada created Protei, an oil-cleaning robot ship, and runs MakerBay to develop eco-tech solutions.
Samsø, Denmark
Led Samsø island to 100% renewable energy, creating a global model for community-powered sustainability.
Geneva, Switzerland
Rob Hopkins founded the Transition Movement in Totnes, England, inspiring communities to build sustainable, resilient futures together.
Chngmkr is for those who feel out of step with the world, moving through the fog, unsure where to turn. It's a quiet reminder that others have walked similar uncertainty, and found their way forward.
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Sinegugu Zukulu and Nonhle Mbuthuma are courageous leaders in the fight to protect their ancestral lands in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. As members of the Amadiba community, they have been at the forefront of the struggle against mining projects that threaten their sacred land, livelihoods, and environment. Nonhle, a co-founder of the Amadiba Crisis Committee, and Sinegugu, a passionate environmental educator, work tirelessly to preserve the integrity of their community and the delicate ecosystems around it. For them, this is more than a campaign—it’s a commitment to honoring their ancestors and securing a sustainable future for generations to come. Their activism has inspired a powerful movement grounded in the belief that Indigenous rights and environmental protection are inseparable, and they continue to stand as symbols of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
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Location
Xolobeni, South Africa
Website
https://swc.org.za/Photo credits
Goldman Environmental Prize
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Florian Guillaume
