Our Services
LEAD / INSPIRE / TRAVEL / TRANSFORM
We have a custom-built service that we can offer to each of our clients depending on their needs. We recognize that every client is different, and we pride ourselves on approaching every partnership with fresh and innovative perspectives. We can provide trip planning and logistics, partnership management and follow up, and public relations and communications.
TRIP PLANNING
We offer top-notch trip planning, logistics, and execution support. We specialize in building and executing international, high-profile trips and events for organizations, companies, advocacy groups, and political clients from the ground-up. We will work closely with you in the development and execution of a trip that meets your individual needs.
PARTNERSHIPS
We help build relationships and lasting partnerships with influencers and leaders in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors relevant to your mission. We identify collaborators that help fulfill your mission and can provide customized levels of support.
LEVERAGING YOUR EXPERIENCE
We offer strategic communications and marketing support to build momentum off your travels with us and reach your target audiences with impactful storytelling. We help you build your overall narrative throughout the trip and continue to help you amplify your messages through traditional, digital, and social media after the trip has concluded. We specialize in post trip events, media relations, stakeholder messaging, photography, and videography.
Structure of the trips
While all of our trips are tailored to the needs and goals of our clients, below is a sample structure of a four-day trip.
Pre-triP: Preparation
Background research and preparation that will enrich your experiences on the ground:
Connect to programs you will visit and/or experts in the region
Briefing call to review trip details including a packing list, itinerary, and safety plan
Review the JS briefing book that includes trip objectives, background on the country, and logistical information (transportation, accommodations, emergency contacts, etc.)
DAY 1: THE BIG PICTURE
Meet with stakeholders and partners including community leaders to discuss development opportunities and current challenges.
DAYS 2-3: FACE-TO-FACE
Interact with individuals benefiting directly from investments or innovative ideas/programs:
- Visit rural or urban communities to see innovative programs that integrate health, education, trade, sustainability, and economic opportunity
- Tour facilities
- Meet with local community leaders, development or corporate partners, and diplomats
- Sightseeing
DAY 4: CREATING CHANGE
Meet top government officials to learn why support or innovative solutions are vital to the fight against poverty or social injustice in many countries.
POST-TRip: Leveraging your experience
Maximize the impact of this life changing experience. JS will organize a post-trip event with participants to share experiences and begin strategizing how you want to engage in the social issues the trip explored. We will share trip materials, photos, and beneficiary stories. See Impact to learn more about how JS can help turn your travel experience into actions for social change.