Historic and Catastrophic Monsoon Flooding The recent devastating floods in Pakistan have left millions of people homeless and one-third of Pakistan underwater. … [Read more...] about Alight Flood Response in Pakistan
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Food Insecurity in East Africa
Alight's 5-Country Response As food insecurity impacts more than 40 million people and nearly 10 million children are acutely malnourished or worse, families are feeling out of control. Alight is there with a comprehensive regional response spanning Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan. … [Read more...] about Food Insecurity in East Africa
JOIN US: Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer
If you are looking to be part of a living, breathing, ever-changing organization full of disrupters and doers, we encourage you to learn more about the Chief Marketing and Engagement role at Alight! … [Read more...] about JOIN US: Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer
Doing the Doable for Ukrainian Families
We are diving in and doing what’s possible The war in Ukraine has caused the largest refugee crisis since World War II and has disrupted the lives of millions of people. It can feel overwhelming to think about how to help, or even where to start. … [Read more...] about Doing the Doable for Ukrainian Families
Partnering with Airbnb in Poland
How Alight Is Guiding Ukrainian Refugees to Safe Havens No matter who or where you are, becoming a refugee is overwhelming. It means navigating a new, complex, and evolving world of options, all while fleeing everything you’ve ever known. And for Ukrainian refugees, that trauma—and transition to a new kind of reality—is only just beginning. … [Read more...] about Partnering with Airbnb in Poland
Welcome Home Survey
Hello, hello! At Alight, we want to make sure everybody has a safe, welcoming place to call home. A place that not only provides shelter, but that allows people to thrive, build community and connect with those around them. Together with the Afghan community, we would like to test out a community guide model to allow neighbors and cities to better welcome new community members and for newly arrived individuals and families to feel supported and lifted up when they arrive. We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you can, please complete the short survey below. If you’d like to learn more or share ideas, please email Action@WeAreAlight.org. Hello! Hello! We'd Love To Hear Your Thoughts! 1) Would you be interested in receiving a community tour or guide for your neighborhood? … [Read more...] about Welcome Home Survey
Donate Crypto Currency
Alight is Now Able to Accept Donations of Cryptocurrency! Use the widget below to donate cryptocurrency to Alight in three easy steps! Your donation of cryptocurrency will support Alight's mission to build a meaningful life for and with the displaced. When Alight finds people displaced from their homes, countries, or lives, we focus on their basic needs. That's essential. But that is living - it isn't a life. A life is filled with joy, dignity, connection and purpose. And that's what we aim to build. In addition to our programs in 19+ countries around the world, support for Alight also supports our emergency response efforts...crises like Ukraine, Afghanistan and the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tax Benefits of Donating Crypto Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event. Donors do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated crypto that is donated and can typically deduct the fair market value of the donation on their taxes. This often makes Bitcoin, Ethereum and … [Read more...] about Donate Crypto Currency
Welcoming Afghan Families Home
Approximately 75,000 Afghans have arrived in the United States since the summer of 2021, when the Taliban takeover sparked a mass evacuation. In the wake of this mass arrival and in partnership with the State of Minnesota, Alight stepped forward to set up homes for arriving Afghan families. … [Read more...] about Welcoming Afghan Families Home
Beyond Blend
Introducing the Beyond Blend! We are so excited to announce that, in partnership with Dunn Brothers Coffee, we’re offering Beyond Blend for sale! … [Read more...] about Beyond Blend
Reaching Afghan Kids In Uncertain Times
The situation in Afghanistan has developed rapidly. Even before the Taliban takeover, the country was one of the hardest places in the world to be a child. Now kids and families don't know what to expect next. But Alight has a solution that has worked in times of crisis. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Radio Muallim was developed to reach children locked down at home with educational activities and lessons, so they wouldn't fall behind and had something positive to focus on in challenging times. 200,000+ kids learned age-appropriate numeracy and literacy through a series of radio broadcasts hosted by older children. Lessons featured stories, poems, games and physical exercise to keep kids interested and engaged. Support Alight's Response DONATE NOW! Alight's Pakistan team is working to bring Radio Muallim to Afghanistan to help kids feel a sense of normalcy in this time of uncertainty and fear. Alight has worked with Afghan refugees for nearly two … [Read more...] about Reaching Afghan Kids In Uncertain Times