What Is The Story All About?
The Story is all about helping those who are doing the most important work for the world—people and organisations focused on social and environmental change. They understand that effective communications is absolutely vital to achieving purpose-driven goals. Knowing the obstacles these groups face, The Story was created to help unlock full potential. Their tailored approach and unique expertise deliver communications that truly make an impact—boosting awareness, advocacy, funding, and supporting long-term sustainability. It’s about telling better stories for people and the planet.
The Main Benefits of Working with The Story
Here’s what The Story brings to the table:
- Interactive storytelling, videos, and websites that engage audiences deeply
- Messaging, media outreach, campaigns, and strategy that hit the mark
- Tailored workshops and webinars designed to build your team’s capacity
- Expertise across communications consultancy, UX/UI design, frontend and backend development
- Creative direction, brand identity, logo design, illustration, and animated video production
- Copywriting, scriptwriting, editing, and communications strategy that resonate
- Brochures, social media content, and report visualisation to amplify your message
Examples of The Story’s Work
The Story’s portfolio is diverse and impactful. They’ve crafted microsites for CIJA and IUCN, animated videos for WILPF and GISF, and annual report microsites for the Jacobs Foundation. Their work spans communications campaigns like JRR, report writing and editing for Terre des hommes, and illustration for Friends of the Earth. They’ve even designed UI/UX for the University of Manchester and developed global communications strategies and workshops for GAN. It’s a broad spectrum, all tied together by a commitment to meaningful storytelling.
Meet the Co-Founders
Anna Tuson and Ilyas Eralp bring a powerhouse of experience to The Story. Anna, the Communications Director, has 17 years in communications and media outreach, working with international non-profits and top-tier media. She’s also on the advisory board of Xaida, an initiative using AI to predict climate change impacts. Ilyas, the Creative Director, has two decades in advertising, racking up awards and working with giants like Nike, Netflix, and WWF. Together, they blend journalism, creative strategy, and a passion for social impact.
The Story’s Comprehensive Scope
The range of services offered is impressive. From communications consultancy to creative direction, from frontend/backend development to storytelling and outreach, The Story covers it all. They also handle brand identity, logo design, illustration, motion design, and animated videos. On top of that, they provide editing, copywriting, scriptwriting, and communications strategy. Workshops, brochures, social media content, and report visualisation round out their offerings—everything needed to tell your story effectively.
Impact on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
How to Get in Touch
For those interested in collaborating or learning more, The Story can be reached via email at contact@thestorycommunications.com. Their office is located at Rue de la Cité 1, 1204 Geneva. Whether it’s a quick question or a deep dive into communications strategy, they’re ready to help organisations make a bigger difference through better storytelling.
