CELEBRATING THE MANY FACES
MISSION
The Humans Being Project (THBP) is a global narrative about people—everywhere. Its aim is to communicate our shared humanity across vast cultural differences. THBP invites viewers to glimpse into the lives of individuals and cultures very different from their own, and to find connection there. In creating that connection, project founder and lifelong photographer Merrick Chase hopes to spark wonder, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of all life—reminding us that, in fact, we’re all part of the same human family.
GET INVOLVED
ENTER THBP’S creative photo grant contest
THBP is awarding two grants totaling 3,500 euros to empower photographers with limited access to tools, funding, or opportunities—especially those documenting regions and communities rarely seen in global media. We’re seeking portrait images that highlight people and their daily realities in your home country. Residents of certain countries, including the United States, Canada, and the European Union, are not eligible. Submissions open March 1, 2026. Click the link below to learn more.
PURCHASE PRINTS - HOW TO ORDER
Bring a piece of The Humans Being Project into your home. You can proudly display some of the many faces of our shared humanity with custom archival prints of the images you love on the site. Each print is a doorway into the lives and experiences of people from around the world, meant to inspire reflection, connection, and a feeling of belonging wherever it hangs. Click the link below to learn how to purchase prints of any of the images you see here.
HOST US IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY
Would you like to host THBP in your own community, wherever you live in the world? When traveling to a new country we seek to connect with people who can show us around and get us as dialed into their local communities as possible. This can include logistical help with things such as translation, transportation, lodging, providing info about the area, and making introductions. Tell us what’s remarkable about where you live, and why you think we should come visit. Apply to become a host today.
DAY TO DAY WITH THBP FOUNDER, MERRICK CHASE
Hi, I’m Merrick! I travel the world to discover communities, cultures, and ways of life far different from my own. I encounter people from all walks of life and tell their stories through imagery, providing windows onto different worlds that aim to inform and inspire others. My hope is that these images will let you see life through others’ eyes, encounter worlds you never imagined existed, and recognize the shared humanity in us all.
You can explore hundreds of images from around the world on the Faces page, and archived adventures are available on THBP’s Facebook page.
Many images from Bhutan and other countries are still coming, and you can also explore my ongoing projects under Active Work in the navigation menu. I hope the images you see here touch you in some way and open you to possibilities you never sensed existed before.
