Stories 9.22.23: Welcoming NewcomersMeet a family of five from Ukraine. They recently arrived in the US through Alight’s Jobs Sponsorship program that ensures job placements for newcomers upon arrival. Iryna, who formerly ran a training center in Kyiv, is set to start a new role as an Associate Teacher at Bright Horizons, Boston. As she recounts: “Alight generously […] Newsletter Stories 8.18.20231. 30 Years in Uganda Nakivale Refugee Settlement is one of the world’s most diversely populated refugee settlements, hosting residents from DRC, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda, and several other countries. At least 33,817 refugees have arrived in Uganda since the beginning of 2023. Alight Uganda’s programs in Nakivale focus on Protection, Gender […] Hasinat’s Journey: From Kabul to Minnesota – A Story of Resilience and HopeHasinat’s life began in Kabul, Afghanistan, a city with a rich history and a complicated reality, especially for women. Her family lived an ordinary life, but as the Taliban’s influence grew stronger, Hasinat’s family realized they had to leave the country to ensure their safety and future. They spent two weeks living in a refugee […] Alight Welcomes Zohra Zori as Chief Marketing and Engagement OfficerAlight is pleased to annouce Zohra Zori as our newly appointed Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer (CMEO). Zori will oversee the next chapter of brand evolution for Alight. Zori is a seasoned nonprofit leader, with nearly 20 years of experience in various executive roles in the social sector. Food Insecurity in East AfricaAlight’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. Kuja Kuja Wins Service Design AwardExciting news from team Kuja Kuja! We’re happy to announce that Kuja Kuja has won the Service Design Award from CORE77! “The platform is the first of its kind and entirely public,” the award notes, “a bold move for a humanitarian organization working in such challenging conditions.” Donor Spotlight: Dunn Brothers CoffeeDunn Brothers Coffee Elevates Alight’s Cause! Calling all coffee lovers and change-makers! Let’s raise our mugs to a fantastic friend and donor, Dunn Brothers Coffee! In 2014, Dunn Brothers teamed up with us as part of their holiday seasonal promotion. Together, we created the Changemaker Chocolate Bar made from rich dark roasted beans. The proceeds […] Stories from Camp: Introducing Samia – A Beacon of Resilience and DeterminationMeet Samia, a 25-year-old Burundian living at Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda. After a tragic loss in 2016, Samia was forced to leave her education in Burundi to join her family in Mahama Refugee Camp. Struggling with depression, Samia found strength in securing a new job opportunity. Her strong grasp of English opened a door […] Alight Flood Response in PakistanHistoric and Catastrophic Monsoon Flooding The recent devastating floods in Pakistan have left millions of people homeless and one-third of Pakistan underwater. Finding Refuge at an Airbnb in PolandWhen 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. Keeping the Wheels TurningAs COVID-19 became a threat to both the health of Pakistan’s families and to their very livelihood. the team saw a need to rethink their approach. But the creativity and adaptive qualities of our teams made adopting a new model for education a natural one; we were already designing new methods to reach more kids. Syria and Türkiye Earthquake Response**Update: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023** Questscope, in partnership with Alight, has been responding for earthquake survivors in Syria since February 6 – the day the earthquake happened. Our teams’ relief efforts have been focused on the Aleppo region, but also include support for families in rural areas near Hama (who’ve received little to no support). […] The COVID-19 VaccineFor 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. 🙌Donor Spotlight: Hahn ChangHonoring A Long-time, Superstar Supporter of Alight! 🌟 Hahn Chang’s Incredible Commitment to Alight’s Cause Let’s take a moment to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible friend and donor, Hahn Chang! 🙌🥳 Hahn has been supporting and working with Alight since he was in high school. And more than a decade later, he continues to […] Yuliia’s Journey: Overcoming Adversity and Finding Hope in a New Land Today, we share with you the inspiring story of resilience and strength, Yuliia’s journey from Bakhmach, a small town in the north of Ukraine, to Boston, the United States. Yuliia says: “I come from a small town in the north of Ukraine- Bakhmach. Before the war we lived well and carefree, went on […] Syria and Türkiye Earthquake Response**Update: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023** Questscope, in partnership with Alight, has been responding for earthquake survivors in Syria since February 6 – the day the earthquake happened. Our teams’ relief efforts have been focused on the Aleppo region, but also include support for families in rural areas near Hama (who’ve received little to no support). […] The Promise of Safety in WrocławVitaliy 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. Alight Deploys Rapid Response Team To Poland1,200,000 Refugees Have Poured Out of Ukraine Alight, has sent a team of aid workers to Poland. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee the country and many more to seek shelter underground or with family in safer parts of the country. Going Remote: Questscope Keeps Kids in Jordan Learning30 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. Educating One Million Kids in PakistanWe’re so excited to announce our effort to enroll over one million out of school children in Pakistan! Syria and Türkiye Earthquake Response**Update: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023** Questscope, in partnership with Alight, has been responding for earthquake survivors in Syria since February 6 – the day the earthquake happened. Our teams’ relief efforts have been focused on the Aleppo region, but also include support for families in rural areas near Hama (who’ve received little to no support). […] 9.22.23: Welcoming NewcomersMeet a family of five from Ukraine. They recently arrived in the US through Alight’s Jobs Sponsorship program that ensures job placements for newcomers upon arrival. Iryna, who formerly ran a training center in Kyiv, is set to start a new role as an Associate Teacher at Bright Horizons, Boston. As she recounts: “Alight generously […] Donor Spotlight: Dunn Brothers CoffeeDunn Brothers Coffee Elevates Alight’s Cause! Calling all coffee lovers and change-makers! Let’s raise our mugs to a fantastic friend and donor, Dunn Brothers Coffee! In 2014, Dunn Brothers teamed up with us as part of their holiday seasonal promotion. Together, we created the Changemaker Chocolate Bar made from rich dark roasted beans. The proceeds […] 🙌Donor Spotlight: Hahn ChangHonoring A Long-time, Superstar Supporter of Alight! 🌟 Hahn Chang’s Incredible Commitment to Alight’s Cause Let’s take a moment to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible friend and donor, Hahn Chang! 🙌🥳 Hahn has been supporting and working with Alight since he was in high school. And more than a decade later, he continues to […] Newsletter Stories 8.18.20231. 30 Years in Uganda Nakivale Refugee Settlement is one of the world’s most diversely populated refugee settlements, hosting residents from DRC, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda, and several other countries. At least 33,817 refugees have arrived in Uganda since the beginning of 2023. Alight Uganda’s programs in Nakivale focus on Protection, Gender […] Stories from Camp: Introducing Samia – A Beacon of Resilience and DeterminationMeet Samia, a 25-year-old Burundian living at Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda. After a tragic loss in 2016, Samia was forced to leave her education in Burundi to join her family in Mahama Refugee Camp. Struggling with depression, Samia found strength in securing a new job opportunity. Her strong grasp of English opened a door […]