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The SearchIt started as an email to a friend: "I'm looking for work. Keep me in mind?" Then I realized how boring it is to get that email. I thought perhaps I could make this a little less boring, and along the way create a chance to model exactly where it is I shine and what I love to do. Namely, to share ideas, tell stories in a way that's more beautiful, and inspire people to take action—maybe even people who aren't already my friends! So, my inner third-grader emerged—the girl who couldn't simply write the assigned list of spelling word sentences, but had to join them all into one free-form, original, illustrated poem. That's just how I roll. Thanks for reading.
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"Women hold up half the sky."
Half Sky Writing was born from Half Sky Journeys
My name is Ila Asplund. My vision is to increase the impact of organizations advancing gender equity and social justice. I do this through creating in-person and digital engagement experiences, storytelling, and thoughtful communications strategies for my clients. In previous years, I also provided international journeys to give travelers the opportunity to meet and engage with global leaders who are improving life for women.
Since 2020, I have joined the digital marketing team at Mercy Corps — an international aid organization working in 40+ countries to help people survive crises and thrive in the longterm. From time to time, I write web articles and other digital pieces, in addition to my main duties managing the email outreach program. My work keeps me plenty busy, but sometimes I find a moment to draw or write or create and share that on Instagram or here on this website.
You can reach me at ila@halfsky.org.
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