The Pencils For Getting Back To School Alight has designed this inspirational set of 7 pencils. For each set we sell, a pencil set will be given to a refugee student in Pakistan, Uganda, or any place Alight is helping young people learn. … [Read more...] about Buy One, Give One – Pencils
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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