Today, we’re back at the orphanage in Hargeisa, a place near and dear to the Alight staff. With over 400 children living at the orphanage, there are tons of needs to meet. But as any parent will tell you, you can never have too many diapers!

Welcome to Hargeisa! We’re back in Somalia, working with our team here to do the doable. Even though we don’t have traditional programming in the city of Hargeisa itself, we have an engaged staff with big hearts and commitments to their community. One of the groups they’re most committed to is an orphanage in the city, which helps house and school over 400 children up to 21 years old.

His roof of plastic sheeting was held down with bricks. It wasn't going to survive a heavy rain or a stiff wind. Some zinc metal sheeting would make a big difference.

Living in a displaced persons camp is often the hardest on the youth. They're at the most social and energetic point in their lives. They want to be with friends, making connections, being active. They're thinking about what they want their lives to be.