Lend a Helping Hand
Only by Helping Each Other We Can Make World Better
We believe in the power of compassion, collaboration, and action to create a brighter future for all. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Different projects done around the world
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Who we are
Council of
Global Change
- Committed to positive transformation
- Global community
- Make the world a better place
The Council of Global Change is a body made up of the world’s foremost leaders in diverse disciplines with the noble mission of addressing global issues such as: closing the economic gap, strengthening education, improving access to health in all communities.
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Do Good
Join Our Mission to Improve
the World
What's next
Upcoming Events
- 23/07/2024 - 24/07/2024
- UNHQ
Management Segment
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- 05/06/2024 - 06/06/2024
- UNHQ
Management Segment
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- 09/05/2024 - 10/05/2024
- UNHQ
Multi-Stakeholder Forum On Science, Technology and Innovation For The Sustainable Development Goals
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- 16/04/2024 - 18/04/2024
- UNHQ
2024 Youth Forum
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Our Mission & Goals
Protect People
and the Planet
We can inspire positive change, uplift communities, and build a more sustainable and equitable world for generations to come.
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Education for All
Promoting access to quality education for marginalized communities
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Healthcare Access
Improving healthcare infrastructure and access to essential services
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Environmental Conservation
Protecting natural resources and combating climate change
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Youth Empowerment
Investing in the next generation to become leaders and changemakers
Meet The
Main Council
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David Daxsen
President of The Board. David Xavier Sanchez, known as David Daxsen, is a global businessman and entrepreneur. Ambassador, Permanent Representative for the International Youth Organization. He is the Founder & CEO of The Daxsen Corp, one of the most diverse business conglomerates within Private Equity, Entertainment, Marketing, Real Estate and more.
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Susan Rockefeller
Founder and editor of Musings, a digital magazine that curates ideas and innovations for a more sustainable future. She serves on the boards of Oceana, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, We Are Family Foundation, Southampton Arts Center, and Land and Garden Preserve. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and advises Food Systems 6, MADE SAFE, Oceanic Global, and Ohana & Co.
Her own documentaries, such as Food For Thought, Food for Life, Striking a Chord, Making the Crooked Straight, and Mission of Mermaids, have aired on HBO, PBS, and the Discovery Channel. She combines her environmental knowledge and philanthropic experience to advise on sustainable business practices that add value to companies without harming the planet or the end consumer
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Marc Bell
Marc Bell is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Terran Orbital, a leading company in the manufacturing of small satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific applications.
He also founded The Global Internet Exchange, one of the first companies to provide high-speed internet services to multiple businesses.
Bell has won three Tony Awards for his success on Broadway and, through Marc Bell Capital, has been a key investor in tech startups such as BlackLine and Armory.
Additionally, he has made significant donations to foundations like Make-A-Wish Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping to improve the lives of countless people.
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Consuelo Vanderbilt
She is a seventh-generation descendant of shipping and railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt and the great-great-niece of Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough. Founder of C&R Production, and a co-founder of SohoMuse, a high-end network for the global creative community.
She became an ambassador for the American Cancer Society and vice president of the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California, driven by the personal experience of her mother, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has worked closely with the American Heart Association. She has been chosen as an Advisor for the Forbes Council. She also serves on the board of the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium.
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Frank Song II
Globally recognized private equity investor and Senior Diplomatic Advisor to the United Nations (Permanent Observer OIJ), with an expertise in leveraged buyouts, he has completed over $1 billion in transactions.
His journey from homelessness to becoming a private equity investor at the top globally performing private equity firm, Accel-KKR, which today manages $19 billion in capital commitments, to bootstrapping a company into a $100+ million enterprise value company, is a testament to his resilience and determination. A three-time Inc. 5000 winner, he has created over 1,000 jobs and manages a nine-figure private equity portfolio.
A dedicated philanthropist, he supports refugees, animals, and orphans, with an emphasis on Ukraine, where he resided for over seven years.
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Jessica Jackson
She is a prominent human rights lawyer and Chief Advocacy Officer at REFORM Alliance. Co-founder of Dream Corps JUSTICE, a national bipartisan effort aimed at reducing the incarceration rate in the United States.
She served as the youngest elected official in Marin County and later as Mayor of Mill Valley in 2015. Jackson began her career as a human rights attorney at the Habeas Corpus Resource Center in San Francisco, California, where she represented California death row inmates in their appeals. Jackson has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2021.
Awards
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Nery Santaella
BOGOTÁ, Colombia
Empowering Venezuelan migrants through media, technology, and community engagement
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has become the second largest displacement crisis in the world. The Interagency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants (R4V) reports that some seven million Venezuelans have been forced to leave their homes and seek refuge across the globe.
Through her Voices of Venezuela initiative, Nery Santaella is making a profound impact in the realm of empowering Venezuelan migrants. As one of our Changemaker finalists, she has an innovative approach: ensuring that every individual has equal access to information and the resources they need. Through the power of media and communication technologies with a migrants-helping-migrants model, Nery has ignited an extraordinary level of community engagement, driving the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Testimonials
What People Say About
Our Organization
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From Our Experience
News and Articles
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Susan Rockefeller Talks Art, Filmmaking And Environmental Activism: ‘The Power Of Our Collective Will Can Move Mountains’
Susan Rockefeller is an inspiring force in the world of environmental sustainability, using her influence and leadership to drive meaningful change
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From Scrap Metal To Philanthropy: The Inspiring Journey Of Recycling Mogul Adam Weitsman
Adam Weitsman is a multifaceted individual whose extraordinary talents have propelled him to become a paragon of entrepreneurship and philanthropy, particularly
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Agents Of Change: Denys Kanel’s Journey Serving The Community Through Art And Advertising
Denys Kanel, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and CEO, is a man of many hats. He is an avid art supporter, a successful