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Crush the  Stigma 
Embrace humanity

This is the logo for The Face Out Project. It features bold, modern typography on a solid black background. The words “The Face Out Project” are arranged in three lines: - "The" is written in small, thin white letters at the top left. - "FaceOut" is in large, bold white capital letters across the center. The letter “O” is large and grey. - The third line displays the word “Project” in smaller white letters, with a stylized “j” that aligns vertically with the circular “O” above it. The contrasting sizes and weights of the text create a dynamic and striking visual effect. The design emphasizes the word "FACEOUT," drawing attention to themes of visibility and presence.
Welcome
A decorative image displays the phrase "face out" in large, bold, lowercase serif font, centered within an ornate, gold, vintage-style picture frame. The background behind the text appears to be a faded page from a dictionary, giving the image an old-world literary feel. Below the phrase “face out,” the part of speech is given in italic text: "vb (tr, adverb)", which stands for "verb, transitive and adverbial." The definition is listed in three parts: to endure (trouble) to defy or act boldly in spite of (criticism, blame, etc) to cause to concede by a bold stare. The overall aesthetic is formal, with an emphasis on resilience and boldness reflected both in the definition and the elegant, assertive design.

Welcome!

Facial Difference is a social disability that is often hidden or ignored. The FaceOut Project is a love letter to the global Facial Difference (FD) community. It's a place where love, belonging, and activism can breathe life into societal change for facially different people, and where the experiences of those most marginalized are centered. It's a place where individuals can find resources and community. And, most of all it's a place where we can embrace the wholeness of our humanity. 

Activism
The image is a stylized logo for “Activism Hub.” The word ACTIVISM is in bold, white, all-caps text tilted slightly upward and centered within a bright red rectangular banner. Behind the red banner are overlapping gray rectangles that add depth and movement. The word HUB is placed to the right in large, clean, white capital letters with a modern sans-serif font, standing upright. The background is solid black, and the design is accented with various white, gray, and red geometric shapes—dots, circles, lines, and plus signs—scattered around the text to create a dynamic, energetic vibe.

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Projects

What We're up To

Webinar: Providing Culturally Competent Support for People with Facial Difference

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1 in 10 people live with a facial difference that, due to stigma, severely affects the ability to lead a typical life. This webinar, hosted by the National Empowerment Center, teaches best practices for giving mental health support to people living with facial difference.

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This project was led by the late Sandy Goodwick.

FaceOut Project Presents in Los Angeles!

​The FaceOut Project had the opportunity to go present in Los Angeles at the very first Loyola Marymount University and UCLA disability studies conference.

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We talked about challenging societal perceptions of facial difference/disfigurement, facial difference (FD) activism, and the importance of our inclusion in Disability spaces.

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This project was led by 

Mette E. Kim Larsen.

Stop Rewarding Disabled Mimicry in Hollywood

"This year, those of us with facial difference can’t stop talking about one movie in particular: A Different Man. The movie was written and directed by Aaron Schimberg and co-starred Adam Pearson, both of whom live with facial difference. This representation is undoubtedly critical to us..."

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This piece was co-authored by Jenny Kattlove and Sora Kasuga

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If you feel connected to the mission of The FaceOut Project

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(Please note "The FaceOut Project" when making a donation. Last 4 digits: 6605. Thank you!)

Conact
(From left to right): Sora J. Kasuga, Rena Rosen, Kim Teem-Fox, and Rasheer Dopson beam at a camera off to the side. They are at the FACES 50th Anniversary Party.

(From left to right): Sora J. Kasuga, Rena Rosen, Kim Teem-Fox, and Rasheer Dopson beam at a camera off to the side. They are at the FACES 50th Anniversary Party.

At the 50th Anniversary Celebration of FACES, four women stand arm-in-arm, smiling brightly in a warmly lit room. From left to right: Sora J. Kasuga, a Japanese American person with a facial difference (vascular malformations), wears a sleeveless navy blue dress and smiles widely. Rena Rosen, a white woman with a facial difference (cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis), wears glasses and a pink ruffled blouse. Kim Teems Fox, a white woman without a facial difference, stands behind the group, embracing the others with both arms and smiling. Rasheera Dopson, a Black woman with a facial difference (Goldenhar Syndrome), wears a bright blue paisley dress and smiles warmly. The group radiates joy, connection, and celebration.
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