Alight is a humanitarian organization that supports displaced communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, and economic or social crises, with a particular focus on women and girls. Below is a detailed breakdown based on the information you've provided:
Type: 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
Mission: To inspire and unleash abundance in every person
Approach: Human-centered and collaborative, emphasizing co-creation and local partnerships
Alight provides:
Healthcare & Lifesaving Medicines
Clean Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Shelter & Protection
Food & Nutrition Education
Livelihood Opportunities
Education
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Care
Operates in 20+ countries
Serves over 4 million people annually
Examples of work include:
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Project Asili
Colombia: Kuja Kuja initiative focused on customer feedback
Poland: Partnership with Airbnb.org for refugee support
1.728 million received healthcare
684,000 supported with GBV services
309,000 accessed clean water and hygiene education
1.177 million received food and nutrition help
7,600 assisted with jobs and livelihoods
Annual Impact Report 2024 now available
Sudan: Ongoing crisis support; 64% of population in need
Minnesota: Local groups contributing to global relief
Alight has received awards for its humanitarian efforts
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