Introducing the Beyond Blend! We are so excited to announce that, in partnership with Dunn Brothers Coffee, we’re offering Beyond Blend for sale just in time for Mother’s Day (May 9) and Father’s Day (June 20)! … [Read more...] about Show Mom and Dad You Love Them!
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Reading, Dreaming, and Learning
Building Nakivale Refugee Settlement’s First Library When Jim Wolford first visited Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda, he realized he had a lot to learn. … [Read more...] about Reading, Dreaming, and Learning
The COVID-19 Vaccine
Addressing Questions From Our Global Alight Community For so many, the COVID-19 vaccines are the light at the end of the tunnel, a spark of hope amidst a truly devastating year. Yet there are also questions, concerns, and challenges being raised, too—including from our global staff, who want to return to normalcy with the people we serve after so many disruptions. … [Read more...] about The COVID-19 Vaccine
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On the Fire in Balukhali Refugee Camp, Bangladesh
The hearts of Alight colleagues all over the world are with Rohingya refugees in Balukhali Refugee Camp right now as they contend with the impact of a devastating fire. … [Read more...] about On the Fire in Balukhali Refugee Camp, Bangladesh
Emergency Response: Crisis in Sudan
As Ethiopian Refugees Flee to Sudan, Alight Teams Mobilize to Do the Doable For the past few months, our Alight team in Sudan has been responding to a devastating humanitarian crisis—the unraveling situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Last November, war broke out in Tigray, hospitals shut down, and there was widespread sexual violence. As a result, over 60,000 refugees have fled to Sudan and neighboring countries and they continue to arrive every day. … [Read more...] about Emergency Response: Crisis in Sudan
Keeping the Wheels Turning
A Book Bus, Sports Gear, and School Supplies for Kids in Pakistan For our Pakistan team, education has been the top priority for years. With one of the highest populations of out-of-school children in the world, Pakistan’s young people need more avenues to see and unleash their potential. … [Read more...] about Keeping the Wheels Turning