Alight: Our staff in Somalia refused to walk away

Alight’s staff in Somalia made a choice. They would not walk away. 💛

When 13 health facilities closed due to aid cuts, colleagues stepped in, raising $30K from their own pockets to reopen most within a week.

Today, 11 are open again, reaching 250,000+ people. 🌍

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4teu38B

#ArtAWhirl is coming May 16 & 17. We’ve received 250 pieces from artists in Minneapolis, Uganda, and Rwanda 🌍
Deadline extended to May 1! Submit or spread the word: https://www.wearealight.org/alight-a-whirl
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3 years into the conflict in #Sudan. One of the largest displacement crises in the world, 15M+ displaced, 21.2M facing hunger. And yet, people continue to show up 🤝 Alight has reached 8.3M+ with lifesaving support. Sudan must not be forgotten. https://www.wearealight.org/sudan

Art-A-Whirl is coming up, and we wanted to share some of the beautiful artwork already donated 💛

Each piece brings its own story and perspective.

Want to submit your art? https://www.wearealight.org/alight-a-whirl

#ArtAWhirl

When immigration enforcement surged earlier this year, Girl Scout Troop #58021 from Rosemount asked: What can we do to help? 💭

They invited people to donate cookies, and this week delivered 101 boxes to Alight. 🍪 These will be shared with our customers, bringing comfort and joy. 💛 #DoTheDoable

Everyone deserves access to healthcare 🩺

In Sudan and Somalia, Alight teams provide lifesaving care where it’s often the only option, from maternal health to nutrition support.

Side by side with communities, we deliver care that is dignified and built to last 💛

#WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll

This month, we celebrate people who show up 🤍 Volunteers are packing supplies, welcoming families, and giving their time, because they care. Every action adds up 🌍 Thank you for standing alongside displaced communities. #NationalVolunteerMonth #DoTheDoable #Alight

A shift in one part of the world can ripple across the globe.

Right now, the war in the Middle East is driving Alight’s fuel costs up by as much as 20%. It costs ~$250K each month to deliver lifesaving services, and rising fuel costs create a ripple effect.
Learn more:
https://reut.rs/3NBTC45

Welcome.US | Unlocking abundance: A human-centered approach to support ## A Q&A with Stacy Barnes of Alight At a moment when immigrant and refugee communities across the U.S. are facing unprecedented fear and uncertainty

With our partners at Welcome.US, we created a simple way to support refugee families in Minnesota.
Our Amazon wish list sends essentials directly to those who need them most 📦
So far, 375+ items have been delivered, bringing stability, dignity, and care 🤍
You can still join: https://bit.ly/4uTb6JP

Skilled midwives can mean the difference between life and loss 🤍 In Sudan, conflict has made care hard to reach. For many displaced women, midwives are the only support during childbirth. With partners, Alight helps women give birth safely, even in crisis #AlightSudan #Sudan

Across the Somali Peninsula, drought is forcing families to leave home in search of water. Since 2010, Alight has delivered support to hard-to-reach places. Over 208K people gained access to water last year. This week, 1,4K households in Hargeisa are being reached.
#WorldWaterDay

As Ramadan comes to a close 🌙, we’re reflecting on a special Iftar in Minneapolis hosted by Alight board member Hamse Warfa. The community came together to talk about Somalia and the growing crisis. The Somali diaspora continues to show up ❤️, standing with families back home.

Alight: Find Others: The women who shaped Alight – Susan and Patricia Walker

In 1979, two sisters responded to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises at the Thai-Cambodian border. 🌏

Susan and Patricia Walker’s early leadership helped shape Alight and reflected a deep belief in the power of communities to lead their own recovery. 💛

https://bit.ly/4sOcYBB

In Minnesota, many newcomers Alight serves are observing #Ramadan🌙 while facing deep uncertainty. Some are afraid to leave home, others have lost jobs and wages. Still, families fast, pray, and gather in small circles of trust. Our team continues to walk alongside them with care. Ramadan Mubarak. 💛

As conflict escalates across the Middle East, the experience of being & feeling safe no longer exists for many families. As of early March 2026, UNHCR estimates over 330K have been forcibly displaced. Alongside our partners at Questscope, Alight stands ready to support families in Jordan and Syria.

Welcome Elizabeth Rogers to Alight’s Board of Directors!
Liz is a Professor of Pediatrics specializing in neonatal critical care and advancing health for children in vulnerable communities. With experience at SPOON & Global Strategies, she brings clinical expertise and strategic insight. #AlightTeam

This is how Alight’s Sudan team marked International Women’s Day in Kassala. 🌷 Women and girls gathered at the Women’s Center to share experiences and celebrate their strength. When women have access to health care, education, and livelihoods, entire communities grow stronger. 💛

We owe so much to the women who have worked with and for Alight.
From refugee camps in Southeast Asia to the Ukrainian border, from the DRC to Minnesota, women have shaped how Alight shows up in the world.
Today we celebrate every #WomenOfAlight, past and present. 🌷
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026

Dr. Patricia Walker was a third-year medical student when she joined ARC 15 at Khao-I-Dang Refugee Camp in 1979. She trained Cambodian refugees as medics, ensuring care would last beyond volunteers’ time. 💛 Her legacy still shapes Alight’s community-centered work worldwide. 🌍
#WomenOfAlight #IWD2026

#Ramadan in Pakistan is a time of reflection and generosity 🌙 For Alight’s team, it is also a time of service alongside communities. Many families displaced by conflict and disasters face daily challenges. Your Zakat and Sadaqah can help provide food, care, and a safe place to rest. 🤝 #رمضان

At the Ukraine-Poland border, Nina and Viktoria became some of the first Alight Guides for families fleeing war.
With patience and compassion, they created a soft place to land, offering guidance and comfort to pause before taking the next step forward. 💛

#WomenOfAlight #IWD2026 #GiveToGain2026

It was incredibly meaningful to have The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Questscope’s Youth Center at Za’atari Refugee Camp last week. Their time with Syrian refugee youth brought joy and energy to the community and reminded young people of the strength and potential they carry within themselves. 💛

Raquel Orellana, Alight’s former Director of Co-Creation in El Salvador, showed what true co-creation looks like 💛

Working with communities and partners, she helped design women-focused programs that continue to thrive even after Alight’s operations closed.

#WomenOfAlight #IWD2026 #GiveToGain2026

Somalia faces 'food crisis' after lifesaving US grants hit their end Organizations have begun to receive notice that once their awards run out, there will be no more U.S. funds coming their way.

Over the weekend, funding ended for 13 nutrition centers supported by Alight in Somalia. “Suddenly, we have to close all these facilities,” said Adan Adar, Alight’s Executive Director for the Horn of Africa.
More than 980K people risk losing access to critical services.
https://bit.ly/3Ng1p7g

Along the borders of Mexico and across Central America, Catholic Sisters stand with displaced families 🤍

They welcome, listen, and advocate quietly 🕊️

With Alight, they turn uncertainty into belonging and help communities rebuild with hope.

#WomenOfAlight #IWD2026 #GiveToGain2026

Salome Byenda, “Mama Salomé,” is a force behind Asili in DRC.
With songs and a megaphone, she promotes free health care and teaches children proper handwashing to prevent disease. She gives her time and heart, and her community gains health and strong female leadership.
#WomenOfAlight #IWD2026

Dr. Patricia Walker was a third-year medical student when she joined ARC 15 at Khao-I-Dang Refugee Camp in 1979. She trained Cambodian refugees as medics, ensuring care would last beyond volunteers’ time. 💛 Her legacy still shapes Alight’s community-centered work worldwide. 🌍
#WomenOfAlight #IWD2026

In Sudan, Alight’s mobile clinic provides free care to 100 patients a day, treating malnutrition early, supporting safe deliveries, & offering psychosocial care. Across Sudan, funding cuts are closing facilities. Thanks to the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, Lagawa camp stays open. https://bit.ly/4u34ecf

Many who shaped Alight from the very beginning were women - doctors, nurses, community leaders, teachers.
This #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the women who built Alight’s past and continue shaping its future.
In the coming days, we’ll highlight a few remarkable #WomenofAlight.
Stay with us 💛

As the crisis deepens in Sudan, many families are observing #Ramadan while displaced by conflict. Meals are simpler, gatherings smaller, but community remains strong.
Stand with Sudanese communities.
Select “Sudan Response”: https://bit.ly/3McbPks
#رمضان