Democratic Republic of the Congo. Originally incubated by Alight, Asili delivers healthcare and safe water services for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo—and always according to the highest industry standards.…

Since the 1990s, Rwanda has been host to more than 150,000 displaced people, most of them from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.…

On the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, Nasra Ismail, Alight's Executive Director for the U.S.…

Since the 1990s, Rwanda has hosted over 150,000 displaced people from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of The Congo. Alight co-designs solutions with communities to meet immediate needs and build resilience, improving livelihoods and self-reliance.…

Teaching kids about the importance of clean hands with a little help from our friends. Mama Salome has a dream. She dreams that one day, every child in Congo will know and value the power of clean water.…

Alight’s team in Uganda operates in six refugee settlements, five transit centers, and border points that host residents from countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, and Burundi.…

Five ways to improve international aid from Abraham Leno, executive director of Alight’s affiliate Eastern Congo Initiative and a former refugee himself. I was given a tool to cut trees.…

Board of directors. Stay in the loop. join our newsletter. Stay connected and learn how we respond to emergencies, amplify displaced voices, and provide sanctuary for those facing adversity. Our purpose is to inspire and unleash abundance in every person.…

Alight operates a robust portfolio of programs co-created with newcomers.…

While 73% of respondents felt that Alight listens and adapts to the needs of individuals and communities, this initiative wasn’t about seeking validation; it was about growth.…

The promise of safety in Wrocław. Geography. Date. August 24, 2022. Vitaliy and his family fled their home in Odessa due to the war in Ukraine. After struggling to find housing in Poland, they found refuge through Alight and Airbnb.…

Podcast: The leadership journey of Muhammad Idriss. Date. April 15, 2024. Source. Choosing Leadership Podcast. From his humble beginnings to leading Alight’s work in Sudan, Idriss shares his inspiring leadership journey.…

EAGAN, MINN. — "I'm so anti-woke," said Tina Rexing, the owner of the eponymous T-Rex Cookie bakery based in this suburb of Minneapolis. "I'm not pandering. I'm not doing this to make myself feel better. I do it because I've been there.".…

Backlog of asylum seekers affects Minnesota agencies, families. Date. February 13, 2024. Source. Sahan Journal.…

Weaving baskets full of hope in South Sudan. Geography. Date. November 1, 2023. Women at the Nyangore Women and Girls Friendly space, a center run by Alight in Ulang County, are being trained in the making of bags and baskets using plastic straps. Alight.…

Stopping the spread of Coronavirus in Southeast Asia. Geography. Date. August 1, 2023. Teams coming together on both sides of the Thai-Myanmar border. Alight.…

Find Others: Hahn Chang's history of doing the doable. Geography. Date. November 22, 2024.…

Minnesota groups at the forefront of relief efforts in Sudan. Date. May 27, 2024. Source. Minnesota Star Tribune. Humanitarian agencies warn of famine in the country, noting that more than a third of the population faces acute food insecurity.…

Stories from camp: Introducing Samia – a beacon of resilience and determination. Geography. Date. August 10, 2023. Meet Samia, a 25-year-old Burundian living at Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda.…

Worth Magazine names Alight CEO one of its Groundbreaking Women 2024. Date. March 8, 2024. Source. Worth Magazine. Alight’s CEO Jocelyn Wyatt honored by Worth Magazine as one of the year’s extraordinary women.…

Hasinat’s journey from Kabul to Minnesota – a story of resilience and hope. Geography. Date. June 29, 2023. Hasinat’s journey from Kabul to Minnesota is a story of resilience. Fleeing the Taliban, her family faced hardships. In the U.S.…

The recent devastating floods in Pakistan have left millions of people homeless and one-third of Pakistan underwater. Alight Pakistan. **Update: Friday, August 16, 2024. Historic and catastrophic monsoon flooding.…

Since 2021, Alight has operated in Ethiopia in the Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions, focusing on some of the most inaccessible areas in the country.…

And what they talked about more than anything else was the importance of love. On this World Refugee Day, we recognize the abundance, depth, and resilience of people journeying through the lived experience of displacement. Somaliland.…

Alight has sent a team of rapid-response aid workers to Poland to support fleeing Ukrainian families in a moment of crisis. **Update: Friday, August 16, 2024. 1,200,000 refugees have poured out of Ukraine.…

With 30 years of continuous presence in Rwanda, Alight plays a critical role in helping displaced people rebuild their lives. Today, we provide core services in five of the six refugee camps in the country.…

A letter from Mohammed Idriss, Executive Director for Alight in Sudan, about the severity of country's current crisis and the recent declaration of famine at Zamzam Camp. **Update: Thursday, October 3, 2024.…

Shelter Depot is a hardware store that treats refugees and displaced families as customers so they can build lives of wholeness and agency in the new country they are a part of. Every Shelter.…

Mort Kane has dedicated his life to modest living, wise financial planning, and a family-focused approach to charitable giving, cultivating a legacy of thoughtful philanthropy that engages his children and grandchildren in the joy of giving back.…

"From War to Welcome" showcases the power of partnership in guiding displaced Ukrainians to safety. Alight Ukraine and Poland.…

Since November 2020, the. conflict in northern Ethiopia. has been building. 2 million people are displaced within Ethiopia as a result of the crisis. And thousands of people have fled across the border into. Sudan’s. Gedaref and Kassala states.…

A family of five is ready for a fresh start in Boston and grateful for newcomer support upon arrival. Alight. Meet a family of five from Ukraine. They recently arrived in the US through.…

She’s an educator who for years has helped our refugee medical teams improve their management skills, the level of quality care they provide, and the science behind their work. And she’s a natural at Changemakers 365.…

Women and girls' centers are sanctuary spaces where some of the most vulnerable people have access activities, community, and healing.…

Approximately a quarter of Pakistanis live below the poverty line, the unemployment rate is high, and many children are forced to leave school and work in low-paying jobs to provide for themselves and their families.…

Earlier this spring, a group of social media personalities, influencers, and athletes looked at what was happening in Somalia and wanted to do something to help.…

Alight's programming across South East Asia focuses on health and nutrition, as well as the prevention and treatment of diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.…

This is the result of a narrative that dehumanizes those in need of assistance. As political and ideological divides grow, humanitarian work becomes increasingly entangled in partisan agendas. What is to be done?…

As someone who always wanted to be part of something bigger than herself, Zori was drawn to working in the nonprofit sector. Image Credit | Yasmin Yassin. Zohra Zori learned the importance of changing the world at a young age.…

You'll work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to making a difference in the lives of displaced communities. Interested in volunteering? Our current. US-based volunteer opportunities. are in Minnesota.…

We believe in an abundant world full of amazing people who want to help. Together we can reimagine humanitarian aid for the 21st century. Will you join us? Your generosity can change lives. You can also give by phone at. +1 612-872-7060.…

You're on the move, afraid, and uncertain of what lies ahead. This is the daily reality for millions of displaced people around the world, many of whom have endured unthinkable trauma.…

The U.S. has launched the Welcome Corps, offering ordinary citizens the opportunity to provide financial and moral support to refugees during the initial stages of their moves.…

As unprecedented numbers of migrants are crossing into the U.S. and seeking asylum, and two refugees who know the difficulties ahead firsthand have stepped up to help. Image Credit | Aaron Nesheim, Sahan Journal.…

Before the influx of refugees entering Uganda, about three babies were born there every month, but the number had jumped to 90 babies or more.…

Alight affiliate Questscope launched a pilot program in Berlin to assist Syrian refugees in navigating their new environment, from learning the language to finding a sense of belonging. Alight.…

In Uganda's Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, where nights are spent in darkness due to the lack of electricity, Alight 365 delivered solar lamps to 35 vulnerable individuals, offering safety and relief. Imagine every night in total darkness.…

By offering a smile, sharing a meal, doing a kind deed or spreading messages of hope. In challenging moments, what makes you feel Alight with Hope? DONATE. Write a message of hope.…

This crisis has shaken the foundations of everyday life, and yet, even in the harshest conditions, we continue to witness the unyielding resilience of the Sudanese people. At Alight Sudan, we have walked alongside our community for over two decades.…

A Private Sponsor Group (PSG) is a group of at least five adults who are American citizens or lawful permanent residents that accept responsibility to provide core sponsorship services to a refugee or refugee family.…

The stop work order and notice of suspensions announced on January 24, 2025, required Alight to immediately stop work on critical programs. What does the termination of 83% of USAID programs mean for humanitarian aid organizations?…

With one of the highest populations of out-of-school children in the world, Pakistan’s young people need more avenues to see and unleash their potential.…

In 2014, Dunn Brothers teamed up with us as part of their holiday seasonal promotion. Together, we created the Changemaker Chocolate Bar, made from rich, dark-roasted beans.…

Since then, we've scaled up our programs to reach some of the most remote parts of the country.…

Women and girls are at the heart of every humanitarian crisis.…

Together, Mariola and Ryszard made tons of the glazed treats to share with their Airbnb guests, many of whom were Ukrainians who had just managed to flee dangerous and terrifying situations.…

So many of these young people also recognize the power of education and want to return. But they’ve been out of the classroom for years, and they need extra support.…

After introducing this model of co-creation and supporting locally led efforts on a global scale, we realised that the conventional language of humanitarian aid often falls short of our mission.…

Their target is to free both Thailand and Myanmar of all malaria, and most importantly the drug-resistant kind, by 2030. “We can actually do this,”. says Rachel Sismar, one of Alight’s leaders in this work. “It sounds ambitious but of course, why not?…

Since the agreement, 93,000 people have returned to Somalia, with most returnees settling in the port city of Kismayo. Those who returned were faced with limited livelihood opportunities, continued conflict, and the effects of natural disasters.…