Vitaliy and his wife Katia were living a life they describe as normal: running their own food shop and raising their three daughters, Kira 2, Alina 8, and Vlada 10, in the Odessa region. They didn’t believe war would ever come to Ukraine. In the early morning of February 24th, the phone rang. … [Read more...] about The Promise of Safety in Wrocław
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
A Kind Host in Krakow
When the war broke out in Ukraine, Mariola and her family’s first instinct was to help. Like many people living in Poland, they started taking stock of what they could offer. What resources did they have to help their neighbors forced to flee across the border? … [Read more...] about A Kind Host in Krakow
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
Finding Refuge at an Airbnb in Poland
When the war began in Ukraine, 36-year-old Olena had been working at a coffee factory in Poland for a month. She had gone to Poland with a friend, temporarily leaving her four children with family in Ukraine so that she could earn more money to support them. … [Read more...] about Finding Refuge at an Airbnb in Poland
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
Ukraine Response
Over the past year, the war in Ukraine has destroyed cities, separated families, and forced 25% of the population to leave their homes. 8 million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries, while 6 million are internally displaced. … [Read more...] about Ukraine Response