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Following the most severe drought in over four decades, the Somali Peninsula is grappling with the plight of 4 million internally displaced people. With a population heavily dependent on farming and herding, the country is confronting dire hunger. Compounded by health issues such as high infant-mortality rates and limited access to clean water and sanitation, Somalia struggles with basic healthcare needs. Furthermore, decades of civil war have disrupted education and employment opportunities, exacerbating poverty, instability, and gender-based violence.
As Somalia continues to rebuild after 1990s civil war, Alight is revitalizing the vital fishing industry and creating new jobs along the entire supply chain for returning families. In collaboration with the Somali Stability Fund and the Jubaland Ministry of Fishery and Marine Resources, we deployed a fleet of mobile, solar-powered fish kiosks throughout Kismayo.
After famine was declared in Somalia in 2017, social media creator Jerome Jarre and a group of influencers launched a campaign called #LoveArmyforSomalia to mobilize their followers. They gave them a way to help. And within 72 hours, they raised nearly $3 million for people in Somalia. A movement was born.
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Alight's comprehensive regional response works to preserve the peace and safety of displaced people by co-creating thoughtful solutions with their communities to build resilience and pursue the lives and futures they want.
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Alight has been doing the doable for 45 years, and hopes to continue to do so for another 45 years+ despite the challenging times. We believe the world is full of amazing people who want to help - please consider a donation to Alight's Emergency Fund today!
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Since 2013, Alight has worked in Kismayo, creating sustainable communities focusing on housing, health, education, and resilience to natural disasters.
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Earlier this spring, a group of social media personalities, influencers, and athletes looked at what was happening in Somalia and wanted to do something to help. But right away they could see the scope of the crisis was far too big for their small group to make an impact.
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