TikTok isn't just where trends start. It's where movements grow.
From championing mental health to advancing digital safety, creators on TikTok are turning their passions into real-world impact, rallying global communities to connect, learn, and drive change.
Now in its second year, we're thrilled to introduce the 2025 TikTok Change Makers Program, highlighting 50 mission-driven creators making a positive impact on TikTok and beyond. Throughout this five-month program, TikTok will support these creators with training, resources, and IRL opportunities to amplify their impact as they meet each other at global events, learn from a community of their peers, and connect with leaders at the forefront of social change.
Introducing the 2025 TikTok Change Makers
Meet this year's US cohort of Change Makers who advocate, inspire, and educate communities worldwide:
@alexisnikole (Ohio) - Alexis Nikole Nelson
@cybersecuritygirl (Nevada) - Caitlin Sarian
@drlesliegonzalez (New York) - Dr. Leslie Gonzalez
@humphreytalks (California) - Humphrey Yang
@kiergaines (Maryland) - Kier Gaines
@morrisonmade (Kentucky) - Jeffrey Morrison
@samueljhyun (Washington DC) - Sam Hyun
@texasbeeworks (Texas) - Erika Thompson
@thepsychdoctormd (Kansas) - Dr. Sasha Hamdani
@valentinebrothers (California) - Pat and Zach Valentine
To learn more about the full global cohort and to explore their stories, see here.
New donation features enable communities to expand their charitable impact
With TikTok's new donation amplification feature, creators can rally their audiences and highlight causes in new ways.
Now, when creators launch a fundraiser on TikTok, anyone who sees the donation sticker, or sees the fundraiser in their TikTok bio, can seamlessly add the sticker directly into their own TikTok content by placing the donation link in their own bio and using the donation sticker in a post or story. This functionality enables creative integration from followers, helping introduce causes to entirely new audiences, significantly expanding their reach. These user-amplified posts will be showcased directly on the fundraiser page, fostering a deeper sense of community and shared purpose around giving goals.
We have also launched an in-app existing fundraisers list where users can easily browse and discover a wide variety of charitable campaigns. The existing fundraisers list will make it easier to access charitable causes, so the TikTok community can unite in support of positive change.
"World Central Kitchen is excited by TikTok's new donation amplification feature and its ability to help expand our fundraising efforts through viral reach," said Tunde Wackman, WCK Chief Development Officer. "Community engagement is critical to our success, and this feature makes it easy for people to channel the power of their networks for impact in a way that's authentic and engaging."
Our new donation amplification feature and existing fundraisers list is available now in select countries around the world.
Elevating our community driving positive change
Last year, our 2024 Change Makers inspired their local communities with thousands of #TikTokforGood posts, demonstrating the passion and real-world difference our community can make together.
"We're incredibly proud of our 2024 Change Makers for sparking meaningful conversations on TikTok and beyond, showcasing that their content and communities drive real progress," said Kim Farrell, Global Head of Creators at TikTok, "As we look forward to collaborating with our 2025 Change Makers, we remain committed to equipping creators with tools, resources, and opportunities to inspire positive change and impact around the world."