Question 1

What is The Faces of Tuvalu?

Accepted Answer

It is a nationwide cultural documentation project to photograph as many of Tuvalu’s 11,000 residents as possible across all inhabited islands, creating a dignified, inclusive visual archive for present and future generations.

Question 2

Why is this project important?

Accepted Answer

It preserves Tuvalu’s identity, resilience, and beauty through formal portraiture and personal narratives, ensuring Tuvaluans are seen and remembered on their own terms, both at home and internationally.

Question 3

Who is leading the project?

Accepted Answer

Documentary photographers and independent humanitarian advocates Daniel Farber Huang and Dr. Theresa Menders are the co-founders of The Faces of Tuvalu. The husband-and-wife team have extensive experience in large-scale, ethical portrait projects worldwide.

Question 4

Is this a government project?

Accepted Answer

No. It is an independent cultural initiative created in partnership with Tuvalu’s government, communities, and cultural leaders.

Question 5

How does this help Tuvalu in the long run?

Accepted Answer

It strengthens national identity, preserves cultural memory, and provides an authoritative visual record for future generations, researchers, and cultural institutions.

Question 6

Is this connected to climate change documentation?

Accepted Answer

While climate change is part of Tuvalu’s global context, this project focuses on human presence and cultural legacy rather than environmental data.

Question 7

How will the project be shared internationally?

Accepted Answer

Through coordinated media outreach, exhibitions, academic forums, and collaborations with cultural institutions, ensuring Tuvalu’s story reaches global audiences. The Tuvalu Broadcasting Corporation and other local media will be invited to help inform communities and document the process.

Question 8

When will the project take place?

Accepted Answer

Planning and fundraising: September 2025 – April 2026; 
Photography across all islands: May – September 2026; 
Editing and deliverables: October 2026 – March 2027; and
Exhibitions and public outreach from April 2027 onward.

Question 9

How can I be photographed?

Accepted Answer

Dates and locations will be announced through local councils, radio, and community notices before the photography team visits each island.

Question 10

As a participant being photographed, what will I receive?

Accepted Answer

As we have done successfully in past projects, our intention is for every participant to receive a free, printed copy of their portrait to keep.

Question 11

Is there a cost to participate?

Accepted Answer

No. Participation is entirely free.

The Faces of Tuvalu
A Nation's Portrait. A Global Legacy.

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What is The Faces of Tuvalu?

Why is this project important?

Who is leading the project?

Is this a government project?

How does this help Tuvalu in the long run?

Is this connected to climate change documentation?

How will the project be shared internationally?

When will the project take place?

How can I be photographed?

As a participant being photographed, what will I receive?

Is there a cost to participate?

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