[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ class=”cs-ta-center dark-section” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 100px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h1″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”false” class=”man” style=”color: hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.8);”]We are Next Step.[/x_custom_headline][x_raw_content style=”margin: 1em auto 0;max-width: 35em;color: #333;”]

We seek to bring about lasting change in critical spheres of life –
business, education, arts, agriculture, environment, global issues –
and this is reflected in the varied mentoring solutions we provide.
We believe it is all about people making a difference.

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We are thrilled to have the most awesome people on the planet as part of our team.

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Born in Venezuela, has lived in 13 countries and worked in more than 60. His best contribution is to give permission to the next generation of leaders to make mistakes.[/x_feature_box][x_gap size=”50px” class=”cs-hide-xl cs-hide-lg cs-hide-md”][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_box title=”Vivien” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”image” graphic_size=”130px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”” align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_image=”https://nextstepnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/vivien-130.jpg” graphic_image_alt_text=”” graphic_animation=”zoomIn” graphic_animation_offset=”65″ graphic_animation_delay=”500″ class=”man”]CHEERLEADER
Born in Taiwan, has lived in 4 countries and has done business in 8 nations including The United States and China.[/x_feature_box][x_gap size=”50px” class=”cs-hide-xl cs-hide-lg cs-hide-md”][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_box title=”Jim” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”image” graphic_size=”130px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”” align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_image=”https://nextstepnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jim.jpg” graphic_image_alt_text=”” graphic_animation=”zoomIn” graphic_animation_offset=”65″ graphic_animation_delay=”1000″ class=”man”]PEACE CAMPS
Born in the USA, has lived for 36 years in Indonesia. Committed to empower Indonesians to be catalysts for peaceful change in their country and beyond.[/x_feature_box][x_gap size=”50px” class=”cs-hide-xl cs-hide-lg cs-hide-md”][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_box title=”Andrew” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”image” graphic_size=”130px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”” align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_image=”https://nextstepnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/andrew130.jpg” graphic_image_alt_text=”” graphic_animation=”zoomIn” graphic_animation_offset=”65″ graphic_animation_delay=”1500″ class=”man”]REFUGEES/GLOBAL
Born in New Zealand. Global nomad. Traveling the world for 30 years to bring sustainable solutions to pressing challenges.[/x_feature_box][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 50px auto 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_box title=”Florian” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”image” graphic_size=”130px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”” align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_image=”https://nextstepnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/florian.jpg” graphic_image_alt_text=”” graphic_animation=”zoomIn” graphic_animation_offset=”65″ graphic_animation_delay=”0″ class=”man”]REGUGEES/GERMANY
Born in Germany. Has been building partnership bridges between his country and Egypt. He is now involved in mobilization of resources to assist recent refugees.[/x_feature_box][x_gap size=”50px” class=”cs-hide-xl cs-hide-lg cs-hide-md”][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_box title=”Philemon” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”image” graphic_size=”130px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”” align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_image=”https://nextstepnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/philemonbw130.jpg” graphic_image_alt_text=”” graphic_animation=”zoomIn” graphic_animation_offset=”65″ graphic_animation_delay=”500″ class=”man”]REFUGEES/GREECE
Born in Greece. Has been serving urban youth and is now focused on Kipseli the most densely populated community in Europe.[/x_feature_box][x_gap size=”50px” class=”cs-hide-xl cs-hide-lg cs-hide-md”][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_box title=”Chris” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”image” graphic_size=”130px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”” align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_image=”https://nextstepnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chris130.jpg” graphic_image_alt_text=”” graphic_animation=”zoomIn” graphic_animation_offset=”65″ graphic_animation_delay=”1000″ class=”man”]DEVELOPMENT
Born in Indonesia. His commitment to justice and sustainable development has enabled him to serve rural communities in Java, Kalimantan and Sumatra. He is currently developing models in 13 communities.[/x_feature_box][x_gap size=”50px” class=”cs-hide-xl cs-hide-lg cs-hide-md”][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_box title=”Ibu Sora” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”image” graphic_size=”130px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”” align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_image=”https://nextstepnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ibu130.jpg” graphic_image_alt_text=”” graphic_animation=”zoomIn” graphic_animation_offset=”65″ graphic_animation_delay=”1500″ class=”man”]MICROLOANS/INDONESIA
Born in Indonesia. Is a woman of great compassion who started a school (now K to 12) for street kids, a free clinic and Pertiwi a MicroLoan enterprise who has facilitated loans for 3,000 village women.[/x_feature_box][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section bg_image=”https://nextstepnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bg-services-01.jpg” bg_color=”#24282b” parallax=”true” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”false” marginless_columns=”true” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ class=”cs-ta-right” style=”padding: 6.5%;”][x_icon type=”pencil” icon_color=”” bg_color=”” icon_size=”” bg_size=”” bg_border_radius=”” style=”display: inline-block;width: 3em;height: 3em;border: 4px solid;font-size: 2.5em;line-height: 2.75em;text-align: center;color: #999;border-radius: 100em;”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false” class=”mvs” style=”color: #fff;”]Training[/x_custom_headline][x_raw_content style=”color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);”]

We value the ability local people have to define their own solutions so we mentor them with practical tools they can use.

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We seek to craft self-sustaining approaches that aim to help people increase their capacity by maximizing their gifts.

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We recognize humanity as our family making no distinction of race, creed or social status. Everyone is our neighbor!

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We endeavor to develop responsible solutions that steward the natural resources that surround each environment.

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[dropcap]1[/dropcap] LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS:
We value the knowledge and experience that locals have on their own realities. We bring to them a global perspective and together we craft innovative solutions.

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[dropcap]2[/dropcap] WHOLISTIC APPROACH:
Todays’ solutions must address, the whole person, the whole society and the whole nation. We see reality encompassing body, mind and spirit.

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[dropcap]3[/dropcap] NEXT GENERATION:
We empower leaders for the future who are able to learn from the past mistakes. We watch and they do.

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