IMPACT BEYOND
Stories that ignite.
Impact that lasts.
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A mission-driven studio offering bold storytelling, inspirational speaking, and strategic support for changemakers worldwide.Led by Hong Hoang – Climate Hero, Obama Scholar, and
Former Political Prisoner turned Speaker.
Impact Beyond
Founded by Vietnamese environmental leader and former political prisoner Hong Hoang, Impact Beyond supports
purpose-driven organizations — from nonprofits and universities to companies and leadership programs — to turn stories into strategies, complexity into clarity, and values into bold leadership.*We don’t just talk about change, we’ve lived it.
Whether working with individuals or teams, we help spark reflection, unlock potential, and move ideas into action, with heart, courage, and care.photo (c) WeChoice Awards
What we offer
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKINGFrom UN climate summits to prison walls, Hong Hoang delivers raw, powerful personal stories of resilience, solidarity, and transformation. Her speeches move hearts, challenge systems, and spark bold action.
Available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats — in English or Vietnamese.WORKSHOPS & TRAININGSWe offer interactive, story-driven workshops that equip changemakers with the awareness, tools, and narrative power to navigate an increasingly divided and fast-changing world with confidence and resilience. Topics include:
Climate Leadership & Movement Building
Public Engagement for Environmental & Climate Action
Strategic Storytelling & Media for Social Change
Youth Empowerment & Leadership Development
Power, Ethics & Advocacy for NGOs and Funders
Available in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Tailored for youth, NGOs, funders, or multilateral audiences.STRATEGIC CONSULTING
We provide short-term, high-impact consulting in:
Climate Advocacy & Wildlife Campaigning
Creative Communications
Corporate-NGO PartnershipsWe also advise funders, NGOs, and international partners on how to engage ethically and
effectively with local actors in the Global South, especially in complex contexts like Vietnam.
Meet the Founder
Hong Hoang is a Vietnamese NGO leader with over 25 years building climate and environmental movements under some of the world’s most repressive regimes.Her activism led to her imprisonment in 2023, sparking the global #FreeHong campaign that helped secure her release. Now based in the U.S., she continues to champion climate justice and mentor a new generation of activists.A Climate Hero, one of Forbes Vietnam’s 50 Most Influential Women, and an Obama Scholar, Hong inspires through resilience, wit, sharp storytelling, and unwavering belief in people power.
Impact Beyond may be new, but the journey isn’t.
The photos below offer a glimpse into Hong Hoang’s decades-long journey — from UN podiums and international summits to climate leadership workshops and wildlife storytelling.They reflect a lifetime of bold action , and fierce devotion to a just, livable future for all.
Panelist at UN Asia Pacific Climate Week 2019
Speaker at Zerokonferansen in Oslo in 2019
Speaker at Top 50 Businesses Ceremony in Vietnam 2018
Trainer at Vietnam Climate Leadership Initiative 2019
Keynote speaker at Power Up Climate Action Festival in 2015
Keynote speaker at WeChoice Awards 2019
Speaker at Valuing Natural Capital conference with business leaders in Vietnam
Keynote speaker at VIEWS AWARDS Vietnam 2022
Panelist at AmCham's ESG conference in Vietnam in 2020
Trainer and organizer at Vietnam Climate Leadership Camp 2018
Let’s work together
Whether you're organizing a global summit, designing a youth training, or simply curious to connect — we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s explore how we can create impact, together.
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