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Half Sky Journeys was founded by Ila (pronounced "eye-lah") Asplund. Ila was inspired to create a company focused on 1. Travel, with a purpose 2. Maximizing financial and advocacy impact through well-designed journeys; and 3. Always holding women, girls, and children as top-priority beneficiaries.

She has not done this alone. Half Sky Journeys' advisors, supporters, and partners are legion!
Special thanks to:

Kristin Rogers Brown: Graphic Designer
Ankur Naik: Web programmer and tech consultant
International Operators and Support:
East Africa: EOS visions
India: Vital Voices
Cambodia: Hanuman Travel
SE Asia: Chee Choy, Jalan2Asia

Photographers who have generously donated their beautiful work for this website:
McKay Savage, Meena Kadri, Kristin Rogers Brown, Ila Asplund: © all rights reserved
Additional imagery used with permission under a Creative Commons license.

Half Sky Writing & Half Sky Journeys

My name is Ila Asplund. My vision is to increase the impact of purpose-driven businesses and organizations — particularly those advancing gender equity and social justice. I do this through creating in-person and digital engagement experiences, storytelling, and thoughtful communications and content strategies for my clients. I've also provided international journeys to give travelers the opportunity to meet and engage with global leaders in countries like Cambodia, Kenya, and Rwanda. ​Thank you for checking out my website!

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"Women hold up half the sky."