We are Changemakers
for Changemakers.
Changemakers endeavor to bring positive changes to the world.
About
Root Impact
Root Impact defines Changemakers as those who take interest in various social issues and attempt to find innovative solutions.
We believe that everyone has the potential to drive change, whether they be social entrepreneurs, pro-bono service providers or value-driven consumers. Root Impact is a non-profit organization founded in 2012; it builds a variety of tangible and intangible infrastructures based in Seongsu-dong to gather Changemakers and assist their growth. Root Impact also provides training so that one can embark on a changemaking career path.
Root Impact defines Changemakers as those who take interest in various social issues and attempt to find innovative solutions. We believe that everyone has the potential to drive change, whether they be social entrepreneurs, pro-bono service providers or value-driven consumers. Root Impact is a non-profit organization founded in 2012; it builds a variety of tangible and intangible infrastructures based in Seongsu-dong to gather Changemakers and assist their growth. Root Impact also provides training so that one can embark on a changemaking career path.
Mission
Support people of good-will to realize their vision.
Vision
A better world where everyone engages in resolving issues
with its own genuine way.
Changemaker Types










It is the type of person who is deeply involved in solving social problems. Social venture entrepreneurs and their teams fall into this category.


It is a type of person who provides expertise to solve social problems. Impact investors, pro-bono service providers, value disseminators (media/influencers) fall into this category.


It is a type of person who continuously pays attention and supports to solve social problems. Job-seekers in the social sector, value-driven consumers, interested in social issue fall into this category.
Our Priorities

Changemakers' Cluster
Based in Seongsu-dong, we build various tangible and intangible infrastructure so Changemakers can sustain their changemaking journeys, and cluster together to fan one another’s growth.

Changemaking Career
We assist learning and career growth so one can grow into a Changemaker and begin creating change.
What We Do
Root Impact provides needed infrastructure to support Changemakers work in a sustainable manner, and assists others embark on a changemaking career.
Changemaker Cluster
Changemaker Career
Partnerships with Purpose
Let us call your attention to companies creating change side by side with us. We eagerly await for more partners to join in our efforts to nurture more Changemakers in our society.
Parnership inquiriesCornerstone Supporter

Supported by







Board of Directors

Johan Jaehyong Heo
CEO at Root Impact
Chairperson at Impact Alliance

Bora Kang
HR (Corporate Culture) at Ground X
Manager, Social Impact Team, Service Planning Team at Ground X

Yoonmi Eom
Managing Director at C Program
Board of Director at Kakao Impact Foundation, SeeArt Foundation

Jinhee Lee
Co-CEO at BEAR.BETTER.
Chairperson at Impact Alliance

Sung Taek Lim
Managing Partner at JIPYONG LLC
Board of Director at DUROO