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Not all heroes wear capes. Meet a few who keep #Alight 's work moving: Yusuf, who restored health care to 250,000 in Somalia; Duaa, a protection officer in Sudan; Andrew, leading Uganda's Shelter Depot; Octave, overseeing programs for 30,000 in Rwanda.💛 #AlightTeam Learn more: bit.ly/4hyGWG1

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Alight @wearealight.org · 25/09/2026

This week at Climate Week NY, Alight shared the Digaale Ecofutures Blueprint. 🌍 In Digaale, Somaliland, home to 1,300+ displaced families, we're building climate-adaptive housing — solar, rainwater harvesting, better ventilation — shaped by the community itself. #ClimateWeek

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Alight @wearealight.org · 25/09/2026

Meet Joyeuse. 👋 A 20-year-old living in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp in Rwanda and a student in our coding school. Her goal? To become a “confident and skilled software developer.” 💻 With the right support, young people can chart new paths toward the futures they envision. 🌱 #FutureGroundFridays

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Alight @wearealight.org · 23/09/2026

What can three months of learning unlock? At Alight's Nairobi Hub, 21 graduated from the Bead Business Workshop — women and men from Congo, Rwanda, and Kenya, including a 67-year-old. "Earning through my own hands gives me dignity," one shared. #Alight #NairobiHub

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Alight @wearealight.org · 21/09/2026

Peace is more than the absence of conflict — it's sleeping without fear, sending your child to school, feeling at home. In #Sudan, #Alight provides healthcare and nutrition. In #Ukraine, we help people heal and rebuild community. This #InternationalDayOfPeace, we stand for safety, freedom, hope. 💛

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Alight @wearealight.org · 21/09/2026

Minneapolis friends, Rwanda is calling. ✨ Join us tomorrow for wine, cheese, and talk about our 2027 Rwanda trip with Alight and FutureKind, our co-creation platform. 📅 Tue, Sept 22 ⏰ 7 PM 📍 Alight Minneapolis Hub, 1325 Quincy St NE, Suite A1 RSVP - chrisk@wearealight.org

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Alight @wearealight.org · 18/09/2026

📚 #LearnWithAlight This month's recommendation: "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah - his journey through conflict, displacement, and healing after fleeing civil war in Sierra Leone at age 12. Behind every crisis are real people with dreams and resilience. Have you read it?

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Alight @wearealight.org · 18/09/2026

With AI growing rapidly, what skills will young people need to succeed? 🤖 Skills a robot cannot have. #FutureGround, our tech hub in Mahama Refugee Camp, builds these — empathy, communication, and contextualization: deep knowledge of your community. 💛 #FutureGroundFridays

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Alight @wearealight.org · 17/09/2026

Access to healthcare shouldn't depend on where you live. 🌍 In South Darfur, #Alight 's mobile clinic brings health and nutrition care to remote families with UNICEF's SHARE Project. 💙 Health remains the largest part of our Sudan response — Year Three reach: 2,329,663 people. 📊 #Sudan

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Alight @wearealight.org · 15/09/2026

Today, we simply want to say thank you. 💛 To our colleagues, partners, volunteers, donors, and customers who make Alight's work possible, and help shape what better humanitarian work looks like. We're stronger when we #FindOthers. Grateful we found you. #Alight #NationalThankYouDay

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Alight @wearealight.org · 11/09/2026

Childhood dreams might be long forgotten — or maybe you're living yours, and it looks different than imagined. Designing#FutureGround, a tech hub in Mahama Refugee Camp, we're asking: "As a teenager, what skills or resources do you wish you'd had?" 💡 Comment below 💬 #FutureGroundFridays

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Alight @wearealight.org · 09/09/2026

The emotional impact of war doesn't end when school begins. In Ukraine, young people navigate stress and loss while preparing to become teachers. #Alight #Europe hosted psychosocial support for future educators in Kharkiv, exploring resilience, hope, and emotional needs. 📖 #MentalHealth #Ukraine

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Alight @wearealight.org · 05/09/2026

Generosity starts with sharing what we already have: our time, our talents, our resources, our connections. This #InternationalDayOfCharity, we’re celebrating everyone who chooses to give something of themselves to make life a little brighter for someone else.

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Alight @wearealight.org · 04/09/2026

Please welcome Aphrodice Mutangana and Kristina Libby to Alight's Board of Directors! Aphrodice is a Rwandan social entrepreneur expanding innovation and digital education across Africa. 🌍 Kristina is a storyteller and tech exec spanning communications and social impact. Welcome! 👋 #AlightTeam

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Alight @wearealight.org · 04/09/2026

Co-creation is core to who we are at Alight. It means listening to those directly affected and believing they know best what they need. #FutureGround makes this visible — a space in the Mahama refugee camp, blueprinted from conversations with displaced youth. For them, by them. #FutureGroundFridays

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Alight @wearealight.org · 03/09/2026

What belongs on the shelves of Alight's Free Market? 🛍️ The families who use it know best. At our Minneapolis Hub, newcomer families choose everyday essentials that meet their needs — from children's books to hygiene products and household supplies. Help us restock: amzn.to/4qVcSbO

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Alight @wearealight.org · 31/08/2026

Today is the final day of Alight's Humanitarian Store, and what made this pop-up so special was the incredible community that brought it to life. There are only a few hours left! If you've had your eye on something, now's the time to grab it before the shop closes: shop.wearealight.org

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Alight @wearealight.org · 31/08/2026

What do you hope people will remember about you? Rob & Dorice Beren began their journey with Alight more than 40 years ago. Today, their estate plans ensure their legacy of hope and care will continue. This #MakeAWillMonth, consider the legacy you want to leave: www.freewill.com/weareAlight

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Alight @wearealight.org · 27/08/2026

August is #MakeAWillMonth 📝 Through Alight’s partnership with FreeWill, you can create your legal will online in just 20 minutes, at no cost, and help make a lasting impact on the causes you care about. 💛 Start your will today: 🔗 www.freewill.com/weareAlight #PlannedGiving #FreeWill #Alight

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Alight @wearealight.org · 24/08/2026

Everyone can be a humanitarian. 💙 Ada, a Minnesota high school senior, collected 30+ backpacks filled with school supplies for newcomer students. 🎒 Humanitarian action starts with seeing a need and choosing to act. Help students start the school year ready to learn: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Alight @wearealight.org · 21/08/2026

What you wear can tell a story. 💙 Every purchase from Alight’s Humanitarian Pop-Up Shop helps support communities rebuilding their lives after displacement. ⏰ The shop is only open through the end of August, so don’t wait too long: shop.wearealight.org #HumanitarianShop #Alight

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Alight @wearealight.org · 21/08/2026

What happens when decision-making moves closer to the people who know the challenges best? Alight CEO Jocelyn Wyatt joins Sarah Olivieri to talk co-creation, distributed leadership, curiosity, and giving our customers more agency to shape what happens next. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4zxK2Cd

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Alight @wearealight.org · 20/08/2026

For #WorldHumanitarianDay, our Minneapolis Hub brought together staff, volunteers, and community members. From our #DoTheDoable wall to sharing food and conversations, it was a reminder that being a humanitarian can start right where you are, with your community, and simple acts of kindness.

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Alight @wearealight.org · 19/08/2026

🌍 Every humanitarian has a story about why this work matters. We asked our colleagues what keeps them going and why showing up for people in difficult moments matters. 💛 Today, we honor humanitarians everywhere. Thank you for your courage, compassion, and the light you hold. #WorldHumanitarianDay

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Alight @wearealight.org · 15/08/2026

Five years ago, the Taliban takeover sent millions of Afghans into sudden uncertainty and mass evacuation. Then and today, Alight continues to walk alongside Afghan families to honor their strength, resilience, and hope of rebuilding lives in Minnesota & around the world. #RefugeesWelcome

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Alight @wearealight.org · 10/08/2026

One simple way to stand with displaced communities? Support refugee-led businesses in your area. Here’s a list of some of our favorites: bit.ly/3REUdUE If you already have a go-to spot, tag it in the comments and help others discover it 📍💬

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Alight: Twin Cities immigrant and refugee-owned businesses

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Alight @wearealight.org · 05/08/2026

💙 This week, Alight’s U.S. Enterprise team partnered with volunteers from The Blake School to offer free family portraits and photo restoration for newcomer families. A simple act of kindness that helped preserve treasured memories and create new ones. 📸

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Alight @wearealight.org · 17/07/2026

Ground will be broken soon — with the dreams of young people as our blueprint. Welcome to Future Ground Fridays: following this space from concept to construction to grand opening (Spring 2027), one week at a time. 💛 #FutureGround www.wearealight.org/case-studies/fu…

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Alight: Future Ground: Where refugee youth build their futures

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Alight @wearealight.org · 11/07/2026

🛍️ Your favorite tee could do more than upgrade your wardrobe! Whether you’re grabbing a t-shirt, tote, or cap, every purchase from the Alight Humanitarian Shop helps support our work with displaced communities around the world.❤️ Wear what you believe in, and look good doing it. shop.wearealight.org

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Alight @wearealight.org · 08/07/2026

"Being a refugee means having the courage to start over from scratch." After fleeing Ukraine, Olena found connection, support, and a renewed sense of belonging through Alight Europe's community programs. Watch her story. 💙💛 #Ukraine #Refugees #Community

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Alight @wearealight.org · 02/07/2026

As the world watches the #WorldCup, remember that some players on football's biggest stage once called refugee camps home. Their journeys show what's possible when people forced to flee are welcomed and given the opportunity to rebuild. Read more: www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1eygyg2z… ⚽

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World Cup 2026: The rise of the refugee stars representing Germany, Canada, Australia and more

Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.

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Alight @wearealight.org · 01/07/2026

Displaced people deserve more than aid, they deserve to shape their own futures. Alight CEO Jocelyn Wyatt joined the Do Good on Purpose podcast to discuss dignity, human-centered design, and rethinking humanitarian response. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2PgjGnkizH…

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Alight @wearealight.org · 20/06/2026

Words have power. Muna and Sade are humanitarians that use their voices and their platforms to bring attention to the people and stories who need it the most. shop.wearealight.org #AlightHumanitarians #WorldRefugeeDay

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Alight @wearealight.org · 19/06/2026

🎨✨ Creativity and humanity often go hand in hand. Lora, Dessa and Brad have spent their careers proving it – using their crafts for solidarity, storytelling, and meaningful action. shop.wearealight.org #AlightHumanitarians #WorldRefugeeDay

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Alight @wearealight.org · 18/06/2026

There's a common assumption that displacement means starting from nothing. But Fartun, Roda, Shukri, Sacdiyo, and Lul prove otherwise. 💙 They turned the skills they carried with them into businesses, opportunities, and hope for others. #WorldRefugeeDay #AlightHumanitarians

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Alight @wearealight.org · 17/06/2026

Music, motorcycles, and art — Awa, Brandon, and David are building community in Minnesota in ways you might not expect. We had the chance to collaborate with them – and they reminded us that the most powerful humanitarian work often starts right where you are. ❤️🌍 shop.wearealight.org

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Alight @wearealight.org · 16/06/2026

🌍 This #WorldRefugeeDay week, we're sharing stories that remind us that being a humanitarian begins with recognizing our shared humanity. From a doctor in Pakistan, to an entrepreneur in Uganda, to a community facilitator in Poland, different journeys share one hope: a better future for all. ✨

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Alight @wearealight.org · 15/06/2026

“Regardless of who we are, what we believe in, who we pray to, how we vote, at the end of the day, we all need food.” Food is the connector. For chefs Yia, Andrew, and Soleil, it's also a way to show up for others. We're proud to partner with them! #WorldRefugeeDay. ✨ shop.wearealight.org

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Alight @wearealight.org · 15/06/2026

We’re excited to announce that in honor of #WorldRefugeeDay, Alight has just launched an online pop-up shop selling limited-edition humanitarian merch! ✨🌍 100% of proceeds will support refugee communities and people affected by displacement. shop.wearealight.org #AlightHumanitarian

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Alight @wearealight.org · 14/06/2026

🌍 Being a humanitarian is a choice anyone can make. And in 24 hours, we're launching something for everyone who makes it. Watch this space ✨

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Alight @wearealight.org · 09/06/2026

✨ Last week, Alight hosted a special evening of reconnection in Minneapolis. From Board members and Changemaker Sponsors to longtime friends, it was a joy to gather, reflect on the future, and explore new ideas rooted in co-creation and possibility. 💡🤝 #FindOthers #AlightCommunity

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Alight @wearealight.org · 05/06/2026

🌍 As #WorldRefugeeDay approaches, join Alight and the Aga Khan Foundation for a conversation on what becomes possible when communities lead. Explore Human-Centered Design, practical tools, and why the people closest to a challenge are often closest to the solution. bit.ly/Alight_and_AKF

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Alight @wearealight.org · 04/06/2026

🚨 Sudan is facing a growing cholera crisis. Alight's teams are doing the doable. In East Darfur, we are expanding access to safe water, one of the most effective ways to prevent cholera. 💧 50,000 people reached ☀️ 5 water systems rehabilitated Support the response: 🔗 give.wearealight.org/emergency

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Alight @wearealight.org · 30/05/2026

More than 123 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes 🌍 Most remain displaced within their own countries, navigating crisis, uncertainty, and loss for years. Displacement is often hidden in plain sight, especially in cities. #Alight #Displacement

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Alight @wearealight.org · 30/05/2026

#InspiredGenerosity brought community members together for an evening of storytelling, reflection, and connection in Minneapolis. 🤝 Thank you to the WF Fund, our partners, speakers, chefs, and guests for celebrating the power of generosity, hospitality, and community.

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Alight @wearealight.org · 28/05/2026

This photo is from 2017, but hunger is still a daily reality for millions. 💔 In Somalia alone, 4.4M people are at risk of hunger, including 1.85M children facing acute malnutrition. Through Alight’s programs, families receive nutrition support, healthcare, and clean water. #WorldHungerDay

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Alight @wearealight.org · 26/05/2026

Alight’s team in Pakistan is helping close the gender digital divide 💻✨ Through the new TECH-HER Forward initiative with Stewart Pakistan, young women are building digital and IT skills that can open pathways to employment, freelancing, and long-term opportunity 🚀

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Alight @wearealight.org · 22/05/2026

Many New American families in Minnesota are still feeling the impact of this winter’s immigration enforcement surge. Through September, Alight and partners will provide monthly food boxes to 25 families needing extra support. 📦 Thank you to our volunteers for making it possible.🙏

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Alight @wearealight.org · 21/05/2026

🎨✨ Alight-A-Whirl was more than an art event, it was a reminder of what’s possible when creativity and community come together. As part of #ArtAWhir, thousands joined us at Alight’s Minneapolis Hub to support families rebuilding their lives after displacement. 💛🌍 youtu.be/P-nnkw02iKo

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Alight @wearealight.org · 15/05/2026

Art-A-Whirl starts today! 🎨✨ Every art piece sold helps support families rebuilding their lives, from the United States to Sudan to Ukraine and beyond. 🌍❤️ Stop by Alight’s Minneapolis Hub, May 15 to 17, and experience it in person. youtube.com/shorts/JaqFfvr8rIg #ArtAWhirl

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Inside Alight’s Art-A-Whirl 🎨

YouTube video by We Are Alight

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