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Going Remote: Questscope Keeps Kids in Jordan Learning
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Non-Formal Education program finds a solution 30 years ago, our partner Questscope was founded with a mission to put the last, first. Decades later, the organization has grown to serve thousands of young people in the Middle East and beyond. Working with individuals, communities, local organizations, and international partners to produce social, education, and entrepreneurial opportunities for marginalized youth, they’ve stayed true to their original vision – to lift up the most vulnerable. … [Read more...] about Going Remote: Questscope Keeps Kids in Jordan Learning
Refugees on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Response
ORAM helps to spearhead ambitious soap-making project in Kakuma Refugee Camp With close to 200,000 refugees, Kakuma Refugee Camp is one of the largest camps in the world. It’s also home to hundreds of East African LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees, who have fled from Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, and Burundi. LGBTIQ refugees are often doubly stigmatized — firstly for being foreigners or refugees, and secondly on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. … [Read more...] about Refugees on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Response
7 Reasons Frank Supports Alight
(And You Should Again, Too!) Frank Babka is a philanthropist. He gives to organizations with a variety of missions, but he has a discerning eye when it comes to where he directs his support. This year Frank is challenging YOU to support Alight on Give To The Max Day, by matching your donation dollar-for-dollar (up to $25,000). Take Frank's Challenge! Donate Now And Frank's offered this list for why he supports Alight: #1 - Displaced People “The number of displaced people in the world continues to grow, from 60-some million people in recent years to more like 80 million now. I’m compelled to support the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized people.” #2 - Minnesota “I’m proud Minnesota is home to such a world-class organization as Alight. I want to support their impressive work with so many millions of people each year.” #3 - Innovation “Alight is always taking risks to do better. For instance, Asili – their social enterprise in eastern Congo – is finding … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Frank Supports Alight
Six Times Minnesotans Have Showed Up In Emergencies
Minnesotans show up! Over the 40 years Alight has existed, we’ve always been able to count on Minnesotans in times of emergencies. Here’s 6 times when Minnesotans had our backs – and lives were saved and changed as a result. 1) Indian Ocean Tsunami – 2004/5 The Tsunami hit the day after Christmas 2004, and Minnesotans answered the call right away helping Alight send response teams to Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. And thanks to Minnesotans, our Fishing Boat Project provided replacement boats to hundreds of fishermen, helping them get back to work supporting their families. 2) Kosovo – 1999 War broke out in Kosovo in 1998, and civilians were targeted and forced to flee. Thousands of Minnesotans responded, allowing Alight teams in the region to get boots on-the-ground. Even after our initial emergency response, funds raised allowed our teams to help families rehabilitate their homes and restart their livelihoods. 3) Hurricane Katrina – 2005 Alight led a coalition of … [Read more...] about Six Times Minnesotans Have Showed Up In Emergencies
We Believe: Three beliefs that guide everything we do
At Alight, everything we do is built on three core beliefs that we hold dear. These beliefs underpin all our values, our purpose, and every single action that we take and decisions that we make. Our beliefs are more than lofty, inspiring ideas. Each of our beliefs is based on what we—2,500 Alight team members around the world—have learned over years of work as humanitarians. … [Read more...] about We Believe: Three beliefs that guide everything we do
Alight’s Workshares
AMAZING PEOPLE DOING GREAT WORK! Alight's WORKSHARE Series - award-winning journalists lead us in conversation with amazing Alight changemakers from around the world to learn about the incredible work they're doing...Eliminating Malaria... Getting Books in Kids' Hands... Responding to the Ethiopia Emergency... And more... That's A Wrap! Stay tuned for future Workshare dates. And special thanks to all who participated in Alight's past Workshare events. Safe Rides Violence Prevention Apr. 1, 2021 Presented by Patrick Okello and John Mary Muhangi Hear about the social enterprise program Safe Ride. Safe Ride is a business-driven opportunity helping boda boda drivers – motorcycle taxis – in Uganda build a networking business model that is both profitable and helps prevent violence against women and girls. Eliminating Malaria in SE Asia Mar. 25, 2021 Presented by Rachel Sismar, Shreehari Acharya, and Fifi Sabang Hear about Alight's work fighting … [Read more...] about Alight’s Workshares
Asili: Co-Creation at the Core
A revolutionary model for people in the world’s most challenging places to build lasting, world-class essential services — for life. In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Asili is using co-creation to transform what it means to deliver humanitarian aid. Reimagining philanthropic aid as startup capital for self-sustaining businesses—and joining forces with like-minded partners along the way—Asili is not only operated by and for the people it serves, but is creating world-class service infrastructure for those who need it most. … [Read more...] about Asili: Co-Creation at the Core