Recent work

​Story: A safer world for girls in Nepal

MERCYCORPS.ORG
As a member of the digital marketing team at Mercy Corps, I have the privilege of constant discovery. Fellow team mates in 40+ countries worldwide are innovating new programs to improve the lives of children, women, and men — every day. When I came across an internal report of this self-defense program for girls in Nepal, I knew a bigger story needed to be shared on our website and in our email newsletter. I wrote this story with input from the amazing Mercy Corps Nepal team, and the women instructors who provide self-defense training.
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All photos and video credit to Mercy Corps. Editor: Amy Lam

"Women hold up half the sky."
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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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