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.…

Uganda is home to the largest refugee population in Africa, hosting over 1.8 million refugees and asylum seekers – mostly from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.…

It may not always be obvious, but many of the individuals who shaped Alight from the very beginning were women.…

Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda. Somali Peninsula. Kenya. Sudan. Uganda. America. ↓. United States of America. Asia. ↓. Jordan. Pakistan. Syria. Europe. ↓. Germany. Poland. Ukraine. How to help. ↓. Ways to give. Partner with us. Attend an event.…

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.…

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.…

Journey of resilience & hope – the story of Abdul Malik Ahmadzai. Geography. Date. August 25, 2025.…

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.…

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.…

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

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 Mohammad 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.…

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.…

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

Hope in action: Stories from the frontlines of humanitarian work. Geography. Date. August 18, 2025.…

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.…

How to talk about the importance of U.S. foreign aid. Geography. Date. July 25, 2025. At Alight, we believe that all people deserve the experience of being and feeling—wherever they are.…

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.…

“We Are Here Many, Many Days” - the story of Shelter Depot, in Bidi Bidi, Uganda. Date. November 24, 2025. The story of the Shelter Depot is the story of listening first.…

Star Tribune: This Give to the Max Day, support groups that are a ‘shaft of sunlight’. Date. November 20, 2025. Source. John Rash at The Minnesota Star Tribune. Alight and the Center for Victims of Torture are among thousands of worthy recipients.…

What will the future of humanitarian work look like? For Us, it looks like the co-creation hub in Nairobi. Geography. Date. June 6, 2025.…

The recent devastating floods in Pakistan have left millions of people homeless and one-third of Pakistan underwater. Alight Pakistan. **Update: Wednesday, April 22, 2026. 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.…

A living archive of books, films, podcasts, and articles that ground our work in the realities of the people we serve. The work of responding to displacement is shaped by the stories we carry with us.…

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.…

For over 30 years, Alight has stood alongside displaced families in Rwanda, serving thousands of refugees and host community members across five refugee camps.…

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, November 6, 2025.…

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.…

After 6 years of serving communities in El Salvador, we knew a shift was coming. With 90% of the enterprise funding ending and no alternative options in sight, we made the incredibly difficult decision to withdraw from El Salvador by December 2024.…

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.…

–. an amazing celebration of creativity, generosity and community, grounded in a simple belief: every person has a gift, and sharing those gifts can help build a better future for all of us.…

As Ukraine endures another devastating season of war, millions are grappling with unseen wounds of trauma, grief, and anxiety.…

Jocelyn Wyatt, CEO of the Minneapolis-based humanitarian organization Alight, said refugee advocates have learned of at least 100 people detained in Minnesota and flown to Texas for questioning and reprocessing.…

However, the complete collapse of public services has left communities without access to safe water or medical care.…

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.…

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.…

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

Over 1.1 million out-of-school children – including more than 500,000 girls – have been provided with access to education.…

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?…

Even though many of our Somali team members were themselves affected by the funding cuts, they raised over $30,000 USD and managed to reopen most of the health facilities by the next week, restoring a critical lifeline.…

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.…

The philosophy of local ownership is not accidental.…

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.…