Words of Wisdom To Live By
From 8 Alight Changemakers
From Sudan to Rwanda to Thailand and beyond, Alight is on the frontlines of some of the toughest humanitarian crises. It can be a difficult job. But through it all, our teammates show up with a smile and an encouraging word, tirelessly dedicated to the people we serve.
Words of Wisdom To Live By
From 8 Alight Changemakers
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The best things in life are often waiting for us at the exit ramp of our comfort zone.
"The only difference between a good day and a bad day is our attitude! I am humbled by the braveness, commitment and the desire to serve our customers that our frontline workers exhibited during the hardest days of COVID-19. The commitment to deliver services in new ways, to speak with our customers even when we could not access their homes, when we had to wear protective gear and wave instead of shaking hands...this was indeed a manifestation that limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imagination, our possibilities become limitless." - Deus Kiwanuka, Global Protection Advisor
Words of Wisdom To Live By
From 8 Alight Changemakers
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Surround yourself with those who can comfort and inspire you, and then focus on the aspects that bring positivity to your work.
"When things get tough, I always think about the people who depend on me: my clients, my teammates, my family. I acknowledge the problem, go through it and do my best so that good things can come from it. When I find great people to work with, I am excited to get up in the morning." -Sylvie Nirere, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Protection Officer, Rwanda
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Everyone has a voice
"Our customers (refugees) especially need someone who can amplify their voice. We need to create a space where their ideas can be heard. I always try to remember that our voices are not the most important. So I engage the people we serve through ideations and just listening, asking questions. How can we make their communities a better place to be? I also really believe in being thankful-to be ready to show appreciation and return kindness." - Andrew Sajja, Creative & Partnerships Activator, Uganda
Words of Wisdom To Live By
From 8 Alight Changemakers
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Know the huge contribution you make
"The most exciting part of being a mental health worker is the ability to deeply connect with and help heal those longing for relief. Knowing the huge contribution I make in the lives of individuals in need is what draws me back each day, always with a renewed sense of excitement and wonder." - Jamila Abdirahman Omar, Psychosocial Counselor, Somalia
Words of Wisdom To Live By
From 8 Alight Changemakers
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Speak up, be the voice for those who don't have any
"Wake up each day with a purpose. Reflect. Decide how you're gonna live the day that's given to us. Listen. Just listen because you never know how much someone needs it and how much just by listening you can turn someone's life around. Initiate and take action when no one else is willing to do it." - Rachel Sismar, Senior Program Coordinator, Thailand
Words of Wisdom To Live By
From 8 Alight Changemakers
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We have the power to make the future better
"What motivates me is the happiness on the face of our clients when they receive our services. It inspires me to continue doing my best for them. I believe that we have the power to make their future better than it is today." - Osman Abaker Abdallah, Public Health Coordinator, Sudan
Words of Wisdom To Live By
From 8 Alight Changemakers
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We are building peace when we choose to act with kindness and empathy
"One of the greatest lessons that I have learned is that we can all contribute to the construction of peace in some way. In my country, violence and insecurity are sensitive issues,but it starts with our own environment through our daily actions." - Raquel Orellana, Color Movement Program Lead, El Salvador
Words of Wisdom To Live By
From 8 Alight Changemakers
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We are all winners!
"I believe that whatever our conditions-living with a disability, the color of our skin, our faith, our gender-we are all winners. Asili is an illustration of how together we can win this fight against the disease so that even the poor, living in difficult conditions, may have access to the highest quality of care." - Dr. Johnny Ruhindo, Asili, Democratic Republic of Congo